I posted a few weeks ago that I was going to transport my belongings from the UK to Malta in a van, via the Salerno to Malta ferry.
DON'T BOTHER !
Hiring a van is obviously going to be a time sensitive outing. Trying to keep costs to a minimum a military operation was called for. Days driving calculated, road tolls and fuel estimated...ferry booked, ready to go. Not. The ferry was cancelled due to insufficient passengers. Incurring and extra two days on van hire as the ferry only runs twice a week in the winter.
Well, that has to be put down to life and we readjusted our plans.
Van packed and off we go. arriving at Salerno port at midday, well in time for check in time at 5pm. Only to be told the ferry wasn't running, the next would be in 4 days time but that was booked.
Oh right !
They suggested we drive through to south Italy, try and get a ferry across to Sicily and catch the Pozzallo ferry at 9am !!!!!!!!
With no guarantee we would ever get back if they decided to cancel another crossing, we decided to cut our losses and come home.
We will file a complaint and do our best to get compensation for the cost between UK and Salerno and back. They have offered a refund on the ferry crossing, but we don't feel that is good enough.
Take my advice. Ship you kit out in a container and stomach the cost. It's less hassle.... and cheaper in the long run :0(