How early do I need to arrive at Dover ferry Port?

Here you'll find all the information you need to get there on your departure day. Make sure you leave in plenty of time – check-in closes 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for foot passengers and customers travelling with pets, and 60 minutes for all other categories of traffic.



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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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Are ferries usually on time? Yes! Please note that the schedules indicate departure times. We recommend that you arrive at the terminal at least five minutes prior to the scheduled departure in order to board.

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The passport control is usually fairly fast. But you may be called in by Customs to have your vehicle inspected and this can take about 10-20 minutes. It happens to us about 1 in 3 times when we take the ferry to France.

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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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If you miss your ferry due to delays at the port or problems with the ferry operator, you'll usually get put on the next available boat.

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

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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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Take A Picnic DFDS state that you are allowed to take your own food and soft drinks on board to be consumed in your cabin (no alcohol). I do like the DFDS Seaways evening buffet but it was going to work out at around 110 euros (each way) including one drink for each for us to dine here.

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You are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. ?n most ferries you will find a snack bar serving drinks, sandwiches, pastries, etc. On longer routes, the ferry usually has a self-service restaurant that operates during meal times. Food and drinks are not included in the ticket price.

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Usually, the ticket that you purchase is only valid for the crossing you have booked. Some ferry companies allow you to change your departure time at the port, but this usually only happens if multiple ferry sailings are available per day.

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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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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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The UK's busiest international ferry port – a vital connection for the movement of people and the exchange of trade.

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The DFDS Seaways service runs up to 15 times per day while the P&O Ferries service runs up to 23 times per day. So that's a combined 38 cross Channel sailings on offer per day on the Dover Calais route between England and France.

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