Is DFDS priority boarding worth it?

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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Sail with DFDS from Dover to France and you'll receive a free meal onboard as part of your booking. To claim your free meal, head to the '7 Seas' restaurant onboard, where you'll be able to take in spectacular sea views and choose from a tasty selection of hearty dishes.

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Priority boarding (also called priority access or preferred access) is a service that some airlines offer to passengers, granting them the right to get on the plane before the general boarding groups.

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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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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).

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Priority Boarding advantages
  • Increases your cabin baggage allowance for Ryanair, Laudamotion, and Wizz Air.
  • Allows you to board the plane first.
  • No need to queue to collect your cabin baggage after the flight.
  • Quicker transfers to your connecting flight.


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The earlier you check in, the better boarding position you'll get, and the higher chance you'll have to store a bag in the overhead bin. Typically, window and aisle seats get taken first, which is why having an early boarding position is conducive to avoiding the dreaded middle seat.

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Priority boarding and board first lets you avoid the lines and get to your seat sooner. This applies to: Passengers who purchase a carry-on bag. Passengers who purchase the WORKS or the PERKS bundle.

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Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ? - DFDS. ?Do we need to bring own towels to the boat ?? Helpful? No, they're provided.

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The Bubble Zone includes 1-2 pools of various sizes and 1-2 jacuzzis depending on the ship you are sailing on. There is also a sauna and a unisex changing room available. Out on the sundeck you can enjoy the magnificent views when entering or leaving the Kattegat Sea.

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“Buffets have always been a landing spot for food scraps,” says Chef Britt. “They call them the 'trickle-down specials' — day-old vegetables or beef trimmings can be repurposed into a soup or a hash.” Buffets are also able to save money by utilizing economies of scale and buying food in bulk.

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Yes - Travel up to 72hrs before/after your booked crossing time. Yes - Cancel up to 48hrs before your booking crossing time.

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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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