Getting to Kristiansand from UK

[Daniel Glassey <danglassey ntlworld com>]

Hi guys,
I'm thinking of getting the ferry from Newcastle to Kristiansand as it
looks like the cheapest way of getting there (as long as berths don't
get booked->the price goes up before I book).

What is the best way of finding out if anyone else would like to go the
same way? It should be possible to get a group discount if at least 10
people go on the ferry.

The only thing is that the dates the ferry goes mean that you are there
Fri->Thur so it would be nice if accommodation could be available for
then.

Outward: NEWCASTLE-KRISTIANSAND
 Dep.:   25. June 2004 - Kl. 14:30  
 Arr.:   26. June 2004 - Kl. 09:00
 Ship.:   Princess of Scand  

Homeward: KRISTIANSAND-NEWCASTLE
 Dep.:   1. July 2004 - Kl. 18:30
 Arr.:   2. July 2004 - Kl. 10:00
 Ship.:   Princess of Scand  

94GBP (would've been cheaper if the return was in June but that's just
the way it goes).

compared with:
http://www.maersk-air.com
Gatwick <-> Kristiansand 162GBP
26/6 -> 01/7

Regards,
Daniel