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Can you stay in the car on a ferry P&O?

You will not be allowed to stay in the car. If you were allowed to leave your car on board, you would have to arrange to catch the same boat on return and you car would continually cross the channel - obviously ridiculous. Car ferries do what they say. You drive on to the ferry in the car.



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All the Washington State ferries allow you to stay in your car. Being in a front car in bad weather can be interesting. All the car decks are open end to end, and the boats are double ended.

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No, you can't stay in your car during the ferry crossing between Dover and Calais. Once the vessel disembarks, you are not allowed to stay in the car parking deck for safety reasons. However, you can return to your car a few minutes before reaching the port of Calais, following the instructions of the crew.

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Drive on in the comfort and security of your own car with in-car check in. Stay in your own vehicle while waiting to board.

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You will be given your security form and directed to the car ticket window to check-in and purchase your passenger tickets. After you have checked-in and purchased your ferry tickets, you may return to your vehicle.

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It's a Ride, Not a Destination No person shall remain on any ferry or in any terminal other than for transit or other NYC Ferry authorized purpose.

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Walk-on passengers and bicycles When the ferry is ready to board, follow employee instructions and have your ticket ready to scan at the turnstiles. You will walk across a ramp to board the ferry.

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Once on board the ferry you will disembark the coach and take the stairs to the passenger areas. You will not be allowed back down onto the vehicle deck during the crossing so make sure you have everything you need for the crossing with you. There is a large duty free shop and a self service restaurant on board.

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Yes, you can. In order to book a whole cabin for you and your travel companions, you will have to select the same accommodation type for all passengers.

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The cabins on most ferry vessels are really lovely but a little small. They have double, three and four-bed cabins and most of them have private baths with a shower. Restaurants, cafes, bars, WCs, decks are available for any class of accommodation. The public inside areas and the cabins are fully air-conditioned.

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Accommodations on board for overnight trips When traveling by sea during the night hours it is possible to sleep with an assigned seat, in an armchair or in a berth, or perhaps in an exclusive cabin depending on the type of accommodation on board selected during the booking phase.

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Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.

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If you are running late and are likely to miss your ferry, we suggest proceeding to the port to see if the ferry company will allow you to change the ticket to a different day or departure time. Keep in mind that if you do miss your ferry, the tickets are non-refundable.

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Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.

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You can drive your car right onto the boat, or board as a foot passenger and simply walk on. The ferries run year-round and there are several sailings each day to and from each of the four main islands - Lopez, Orcas, San Juan, and Shaw.

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Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.

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