All ticket sales (except for foot passengers) must be transacted online, by telephone or at the relevant operator Check-in. The P&O Ferries foot passenger ticket desk can be found in the Passenger Terminal.
Can I just turn up at Dover and get a ferry?
You can just turn up of course. However, you may well end up paying a premium amount of £££ for your last-minute crossing, just like lo cost plane co’s, crossing fares get more expensive, the later you leave it.
Can you buy a ferry ticket at Calais?
P&O has the most crossings and also some of the newer, bigger and more stable ferries. The others have smaller/older ships but may take less time to embark/disembark. But if you want to buy your ticket in Calais you can. As you get to the ferry port, take the lane to the far right to buy your tickets.
How early do I need to be at Dover for the ferry?
We advise you to be at the port 60 to 90 minutes before departure. In high season and during the holidays, we recommend that before departure at least 90 minutes. The crossing via Dover to Dunkirk has 12 sailings per day.
What happens if you miss your ferry Dover?
On our English Channel services, if you miss your ferry crossing for any reason, you can transfer free of charge (subject to availability) to the sailing directly after your original booked crossing time. If you have purchased a Flexi ticket this transfer window is extended to 72 hours.
Do I have to book ferry in advance?
We always recommend you book in advance to ensure space on your chosen sailing. During holiday periods and festivals, it is essential. Also, the further in advance you book, the more likely you are to pay a lower price.
Do you have to book ferry tickets in advance?
There is no hard and fast rule for this. Ferry bookings can be made any time, even up to the day of the travel. However, if you wish to book in advance for your own peace of mind, this is fine too.
Is ferry cheaper than Eurotunnel?
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.
Can I get an earlier ferry from Calais?
If your original departure time is more than 48-hours away and your ticket is amendable, you can update your booking in My Account and pick an earlier or later sailing.
Can you take your own food on a ferry?
Passengers are permitted to bring their own food and drink onboard and consume it during the sailing, however alcohol may not be brought onboard any of our vessels for consumption during your crossing.
Is there passport control at Dover?
Both Dover and Folkestone’s Eurotunnel depot have “juxtaposed” border controls – meaning the French border is in the UK and vice versa.
What is the cause of the queues at Dover?
Despite the government’s insistence that the chief causes of the delays were a “serious accident” on the M20 (a lorry crash blocked the road for three hours on Friday), “a shortage of French border control staff”, and not Brexit, new border arrangements have played a significant part in the exacerbating the situation.
Do your bags get checked on a ferry?
Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.
What is the cheapest way to cross the English Channel?
It’s not easy to find the best & cheapest option to cross the channel from England to France.
We have included and tested the following options:
- Le Shuttle through the Eurotunnel (Train with Car)
- The Eurostar (London-Brussels) (Train without Car)
- Ferry Dover-Calais.
- Ferry Dover-Dunkirk.
- Ferry Dieppe-Newhaven.
Can I take food to France on the ferry?
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions for medical reasons, for example certain amounts of powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.
What can you not take on a ferry?
(A) Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:
- Kilt pins.
- Axes & Hatches.
- Arrows & Darts.
- Crampons (grappling iron, hooked bar of iron, or plate with iron spikes used in mountaineering)
- Harpoons & Spears.
- Ice axes & ice picks.
- Ice skates.
What information do you need to book a ferry?
What information do I need to provide?
- Full name, as shown on your passport or travel document.
- Gender.
- Date of birth.
- Nationality.
- Travel document type (e.g. passport).
- Travel document number.
- Travel document expiry date.
- Travel document country of issue.
Do I need a passport to book a ferry?
Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries, but some form of (photo) identification is however required. Please note that all other nationalities (except Irish or British citizens) require a passport.
Do you need a passport for the ferry?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required.
What does an open ferry ticket mean?
Also known as a ‘turn up and board’ or ‘turn up and go’ ticket, an Open Ticket is a ticket issued for a route without a specific departure time. Vehicles will travel on the first available crossing following arrival and check in at port.
Should you use parking brake on ferry?
If you’re going to have a choppy trip, it’s also a good idea to set the parking brake as you park.