IOW Ferry Bookings

I don't think there was ever a link. We had to ring the call centre to book a complete package of ferry and site. Have you tried that or looked at the ferry booking page to see what's on offer?

I'm puzzled by the previous owners comment.

When you go to the booking page you have three choices across the top, UK, Europe, Crossings. The ferries to the IOW are listed in the crossing section. So you can book Southlands under the UK flag and then move to crossings for the ferry. I have not tried it it but I imagine once you have booked the site the Club knows where you are going and I imagine any discounts will be applied when both site and ferry are in your "Basket"? I don't know what happens if you book a non Club site or a CL with regards to ferry discounts with the Club, it would probably be best to ring the Club direct. Lots of the independent sites on the Island offer ferry and pitch packages but you would have to contact them individually.

David

Hi another change from the last time we went was that the wardens were happy to allow you on site and pitch if available before 1pm this allowed you to take a ferry at a cheaper rate and right for your travelling plans. The site had a number of arrival bays you were directed to if pitches were not available, this was not the case on the 5 years we used this lovely site. The current situation is as with other sites only allowed through the gate at 1 pm I realise this is probably ok for your average motorhome but caravans are not as easy to park to wait for opening. I remember discussing this with the warden at the time and he said they appreciated the difference to driving to a site and driving to a ferry which either price wise or availability will be too early for site arrival time hence they were happy to allow entry at other times. Club inflexible rules made by people who probably don’t tour.

That's good to hear, better customer service!

I booked with the Orchards Holiday Park last year and they booked a discounted return ferry from Southampton of £88 with an oversized supplement of £69 for my large motorhome. Total £157 and I was very happy with that.

peedee

So would I be PD.

We visited IOW in 2021, thought it was very tired looking.

Cost of motorhome was £145 as we had booked nights but I was stunned to have to pay £240 for the Qashqai my daughters were travelling in 

I’ve booked recently via a holiday company and saved around £100 on the return ferry crossing for my 5.1m camper. It’s not the totally non-refundable booking either.👍🏻

We visited IOW in 2021, thought it was very tired looking.

Surely that is the charm of the IOW? It doesn't reside in 2023, more like 1953!!!! It won't change until they build a bridge. 

David

My 'early years' were 50's & 60's DK & the simplicity of life, despite the hardships, have remained as happy memories....

I wish it was a charming experience but I found it run down, neglected, derelict, was sad to see.... even the staff at the Pointer Inn agreed & said the problem was the council won't spend the £'s to invest....

Sign of the times I guess!

We go to the IOW regularly because my brother lives there.  I don’t find it tired looking at all. Perhaps it depends where you live on the mainland where many places are looking exhausted, never mind tired!

incidentally, we have given up taking the caravan, you can stay at Nodes Point (run by Parkdean) a static and touring site, for far less by booking a Sun Newspaper holiday.  They also arrange return ferry with car £58.

Not everyone would want to go late in the year, but four nights in a comfortable chalet November 2023 works out at £10 a night including heating and electricity.   So four nights on the IOW for under £100 including ferry!  Last year we went in October at £19.50 per night and had super weather.  

We used to go to Southland but like to walk from sites and found the road outside too dangerous for walking.  Whereas at Nodes Point you are right on the coast path overlooking Bembridge Harbour.