Can you take your own alcohol on DFDS?

Consumption of your own alcohol onboard is prohibited, including alcohol purchased from the onboard Sea Shop. Only alcohol purchased from the onboard bar & restaurant may be consumed. Please keep your receipts from the bar as you may be requested to present them.



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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.

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DFDS state that you are allowed to take your own food and soft drinks on board to be consumed in your cabin (no alcohol).

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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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In high season and during the holidays, we advise customers to allow at least 120 minutes prior to departure to pass through all controls. More information regarding check-in can be found here. All passengers must present relevant documents upon arrival to the terminal for check-in.

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With DFDS, there is no limit to your luggage. Only the transport possibilities in the entrained car give the luggage limit. However, you should load your vehicle properly and safely. Foot passengers must be able to carry their luggage independently on board.

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Policy – No alcohol may be taken aboard at embarkation, and alcohol purchased in port or at the ship's duty-free shop will be held and returned at the end of the cruise. Policy – Wine and champagne are allowed onboard. No beer or spirits may be taken onboard for consumption.

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If cruise ship crew suspect you are sneaking alcohol on board they will inspect your luggage in detail. They may check your wine bottles to see if it really is sealed as new and contains wine. They will confiscate it if found to contain spirits, and may even refuse you boarding.

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The water is fine. Most places don't have bottled water.

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The DFDS Duty Free store onboard the Newcastle to Amsterdam ship offers a range of luxury products including perfumes, spirits, chocolates and more. What goods are prohibited at customs? Customs rules generally prohibit the importation of illegal products.

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The car deck is off limit during the crossing, so remember to bring all your luggage with you that you will need onboard. Our local colleagues will gladly help you with any questions. Please note that all passengers of our ships must be accommodated in cabins, and camping on the ship is not allowed on all routes.

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Priority boarding is available on our Dover to Calais and Dover to Dunkirk routes and is the best way to start your holiday. You'll be one of the first set of passenger vehicles to board and disembark, leaving you more time to relax onboard or driving towards your destination.

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The form of ID you'll need to travel on a ferry depends on the route and your nationality. On most international routes, you will need your passport to check-in. However, there are exceptions to this.

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By entering the Ferry property, people agree to searches of their baggage,vehicle, person or property and to provide a photo ID upon request. The campus is under video surveillance. Before boarding, foot passengers will pass through a metal detector and have their bags checked.

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How many bags can I bring on the ferry? Walk-on passengers are allowed up to 100 pounds of hand-carried baggage. Passengers are responsible for the handling and safety of their own bags. Baggage carts are driven from terminals and parked on the vessel car deck to offer assistance.

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The Duty Free Store typically opens halfway through each sailing. The Purser will announce the opening and closing of the store. Purchase allowances vary by country.

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Some ferries have a luggage rack near the boarding area but in other cases you'll haul your bag up some stairs and can leave it in the seating area. If the ferry doesn't dock en-route, there's little chance of your luggage walking away.

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