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I also havn't sailed from Dover before and have decided to go down using Battersby Coaches. I am picking the coach up at Knutsford Services and the cost is £80.00. To go by National Express it is a lot cheaper but not as convenient as the pickup is earlier, have to change coaches in London and it arrives at Dover later and as there is a special Bleriot Centenary Celebration going on in Dover that weekend there could be delays. Previously I have drove down to Southampton with my husband but as I am travelling on my own this time it makes more sense for me to go by coach. I hope we meet up on the ship, my mother was from St. Helens and I have many relatives there. Best wishes.

Many thaks for your answer and useful information.I thought that Battersby may be the best option also but when I rang recently they said the bus was full. Will just have to drive down and park in Southampton as National Express is a bit of a pain with changing in London as you say. Look forward to Boudicca sailing out of Liverpool next year. Hopefully may bump into you on the ship, have a great cruise. Ken & Gwen

Thank you for your reply. I am planning to get on the hopper bus to see the sights, especially the La Segrada Familia church as it is some years since I last visited but I don't suppose I will notice much difference in the building work.

I saw it after a break of 30 years - almost no change !! Nice and Cannes worth a trip if you're going near there.

Thank you for your comment about Marseille, I have taken your advice and googled it and found out about the old part of the city with its galleries, museums and churches. I have visited Barcelona several times previously and do hope to go on the hopper bus for a tour of the sights but I also like to buy a few presents for my family especially young grandchildren.

Of course you need to buy presents for family. Great to hear of Marseille, it sounds like a lovely place to visit. I await to read your review of your cruise and this lovely city. Have fun and enjoy........Wendy