My wife and I acquired our motorhome a couple of years ago. We have previously travelled with Transmanche (now LD LInes) over several years by car. We live near Worthing, so it is the perfect departure point for our journey to the Vienne Departement. We have had wonderful crossings at all times of year and at a price we were very comfortable with. Brittany Ferries far too expensive. Dover Calais with P and O too far to drive with additional fuel costs. Now we are motorhome owners we have found the prices on LD Lines too expensive. Now it is cheaper for us to drive to Dover, crossing France to the Vienne, our destination. The difference, allowing for 109 miles in England, 150km in France both ways ammounts to about £90 to £100. That's a tank of diesel and a bit. We are ever hopeful the rates will reduce to make the Newhaven - Dieppe crossing viable. We love to support the smaller enterprises, Newhaven is so convenient, Dieppe is wonderful, especially with all the upgrading of the port area. Perhaps LD LInes can introduce a cheaper rate or, as Brittany ferries have done, a property owners club where regular travellers can obtain discounts. I understand that we are in a minority as motorhome owners if LD Lines can get the difference in the fares down to say, £30 or so we would be back like a shot. Really competive with car fares, not so much for us motorhomers.
Heres hoping!
Simon and Kay Heavens

Using this service adds an extra hour to my journey in France and an extra £30 in diesel and road tolls but is still considerably cheaper than the alternative on many occasions.
The boats are not the most luxurious and the food is usually only lukewarm. Accomodation is often fully booked so you need to book early, however on my recent overnight outward journey my aircraft style sleeper seat was not available due to a change of vessel and I was upgraded to an inside cabin which was very clean and comfortable.

I'm happy with the onboard crew and service (apart from the catering which used to be good.) However as a regular foot passenger I want to keep my small case with me on board. Sometimes this is allowed and sometimes it's denied at Dieppe. There doesn't seem to be any consistency or reason for this. I manage my luggage myself and make sure it doesn't cause a problem for others. There is about a 30 minute wait to retrieve luggage at Newhaven which is unreasonable, unnecessary and very frustrating.

Due to poor weather conditions, both trips were rough sea crossings.
The staff were excellent,especially on the return trip to Le Havre. During
night the sea caused minor damage to some cars and extensive damage
to some Artics and trailers and the staff were excellent in sorting out
their responsibilities. Well done LD Lines!

Severn Sisters not a luxury boat but does the job. Good value for money.
Less busy than other crossings though I don't know why as road communications from Newhaven are perfectly adequate. Same thing on the french side.