We have used them a few times - probably never again in winter.
Wife is a poor sailor at the best of times - I don't recall a single journey in winter without bad weather - but the last was by far the worst.
- departure from Santander was delayed 12 hours due to high seas in Bay of Biscay.
- waves breaking over the front facing bar/restaurant on 7th deck
- even walking from the cabin was fraught - ship rolling and crashing, injury risk
- journey ended in Plymouth not Southampton due to time lost
- ambulances waiting quayside to take off the wounded
Some may find the experience exciting - a bit like bobsleigh, mountain biking etc. Adrenaline rush territory. It is not particularly cheap.
The boats are far from a luxury cruise to the sun - think motorway services not luxury break (in fairness the food is OK). Cabins we have experienced are pokey and dated.
Personally if going for two/three weeks will fly and car hire, longer will do short crossing and drive.
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