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31st January 2007 PRESS RELEASE
SpeedFerries celebrates the take over of its new port facilities in Dover
Award wining fast ferry operator SpeedFerries, has signed a four-year lease on part of the old
Hoverport at Dover’s Western Docks, previously used by Hoverspeed. SpeedFerries have already
commenced a program of preparation and refurbishment of the site and hope to start operating
from the Hoverport before Easter 2007.
Following the forthcoming move, SpeedFerries will be the only Dover based ferry operator to offer
exclusive port facilities at both its Channel ports, Dover and Boulogne. Customers will be able to
access the exclusive SpeedFerries facilities at the Hoverport without passing through Dover and
will avoid the heavy traffic in and around the Eastern Docks. As with Boulogne port, SpeedFerries
will be offering shopping & catering facilities in Dover as well as easy access to an exclusive
SpeedFerries check-in area.
SpeedFerries founder and CEO Curt Stavis, says, “I am delighted to have secured new port
facilities which will enable us to provide an even faster and more convenient service. The port will
be used exclusively by SpeedFerries and is ideal for a passenger vehicle service. The combination
of the fastest ferry crossing - just 55 minutes – and exclusive port facilities with no freight traffic
creates optimal travel conditions for SpeedFerries’ customers. The improved operational set up is also the perfect platform for expansion.”
Great offers to celebrate SpeedFerries’ new dock facilities
To celebrate the signing of the lease for the Hoverport, SpeedFerries offers:
• 15,000 Celebration Tickets at £50 return for a standard car + 5
The Celebration Ticket is a unique offer for customers desiring flexibility at a fixed low price
on all crossings - even peak sailings. The Celebration Ticket, which is only available as a
return ticket, can be booked either for fixed travel dates or as an open ticket and is valid for
travel for 12 months from the date of purchase. The Celebration Ticket ensures a fixed
price of £50 return and can be used anytime within the validity period subject to availability
• 2,000 10-Trip SuperVouchers at £220 for a standard car + 5 – £ 22 per crossing
For frequently travellers the 10 Trip SuperVoucher is a great way to secure cheap
crossings for the next two years. The Voucher always ensures a fixed price on all crossings
and is valid for travel for two years after date of purchase. The Voucher tickets can be used
anytime within the validity period subject to availability at a fixed price of £22 per single
crossing.
These offers are on a first come, first served basis and will expire when the allocated number of
tickets and vouchers are sold out. For full information please visit www.speedferries.com
For further information, please visit www.speedferries.com or
contact Communications Manager Marianne Illum on Tel: +44 (0) 7976 345 702
SpeedFerries Limited • 209 East Camber Office Building • Eastern Docks • Dover • Kent • CT16 1JA • United Kingdom
Registered in England N. 4469605 • Registered Office as above
Telephone : + 44 (0) 870 22 00 570 • Fax : + 44 (0) 1304 20 8000
www.speedferries.com
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