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I have heard that ferry tariffs have been cut 20% for Shetland, am I right in saying this is the first step in reduction to a target of a 50% reduction for all coming to the Islands, or have I heard wrong? My friend got a instant refund who prior booked earlier in the year.
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I have a friend who has booked from mainland to visit and paid for their trip in late may/ early June. They have raised this with Northlink. It seems no reply is forthcoming. This is why I am holding off booking, until it's set in stone as such. Once these companies get your cash. There is no getting it back from them.
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Thanks for the replies. A thought that on the campervan hire.
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As well as Shetland. The other one on the bucket list is Tromso, Norway for the northern lights. I do like the Scandinavian countries. I went to the UEFA European Championships in Sweden in 1992. Though it was highly expensive even back then!
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Many thanks for the advice. I am a solo traveller. I have been lightly toying with the flying, rental car & accommodation. I do like travelling in my VW campervan. However, I am very south and have 550 miles just to get to Aberdeen. Then a ferry crossing. Holiday then starts, but then have all the travelling again to get back home! That part of the trip, doesn’t fill me with joy! I wonder if flying renting a car and B&B might be more pricey. Tho far less stress. I will enjoy holiday more. I might have to do some sums. The aspect of without the campervan. I would have to eat out alone (unless find self catering) and pack wisely!
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OK, many thanks all. I got a quote other day from Northlink for September. It appeared rather high. I am keeping a look out for when new tariff, once it's finalized. I suppose with the ferry the more you book in advance better price you get? I do think the new tariff is a great idea. I do think many more tourists, will take up on the lower fares. to visit Shetland and Orkney!
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Cheers many thanks. Years ago I did Scotland coastal road trip starting at Glencoe and then hugging the West coast then east coast all around to Aberdeen, then ferry to Shetland. However, it took a while and by the time got to Aberdeen. All my holiday pot had vanished, had to leave Shetland for another sole trip!
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Hi I am looking to visit Shetland in 2018 as looks a really nice place. I read last year, that the ferry prices were being dropped down in the first half of 2018. Is there any word on when this will happen in 2018?
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Hi to All I don't live on Shetland. And from England (in peace)! Though, joined as always admired Shetland. Looks a lovely place and looking to visit in 2018 (and maybe a few more times in the future). If you want to know a place ask the locals. I have to say you look like you have a great community there.