Yes it's a great shame that the MFL's were empty both leaving Dover and also returning the following day. I was really looking forward to travelling on the newly refurbished ships but somewhat perplexed by their emptiness. They really need to promote themselves fairly quickly before its too late.
It's quite eerie being on a vast empty ship. Seeing the P&O's heavily laden, passing by with crowds of people waving from the decks was quite sad when there was only a handful of us aboard the Rodin. Still it was a very comfortable crossing and an almost private one at that......... some people have to pay more for that privilege
And for the record it was cheaper than P&O by almost £20
Here are some photos
The newly refurbished restaurant
The Eurotunnel flag flapping in the breeze on the briny sea
Fishermen in Calais harbour gutting the fresh daily catch
Calais Town Hall as darkness fell