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  • 50Twuncle said:
    I realise that things have changed - but if you had shares in EUROPEAN FERRIES - bought back in the 70's - you could get unlimited 1/2 price travel on Townsend Thorensen Ferries / Sealink to the continent !
    Anything similar available nowadays ?
    If you think the cruising industry has a future and you're prepared to risk £1,360 on its recovery, try carnival plc (https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit).
  • 50Twuncle said:
    I realise that things have changed - but if you had shares in EUROPEAN FERRIES - bought back in the 70's - you could get unlimited 1/2 price travel on Townsend Thorensen Ferries / Sealink to the continent !
    Anything similar available nowadays ?
    If you think the cruising industry has a future and you're prepared to risk £1,360 on its recovery, try carnival plc (https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit).
    I've suggested this for my parents as they are regular cruisers. I've done one cruise and would be tempted when I no longer have to take my children with me, though I've no idea if my Husband will enjoy cruising...
    Make £2023 in 2023 (#36) £3479.30/£2023

    Make £2024 in 2024...
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