Is it cheaper to book a ferry in advance?

Tips For Cheaper Ferry Tickets Avoid peak times - If you can, avoid booking at times of peak demand, such as during school holidays. Book in advance - Generally, the lowest fares are available when you book in advance. So book as early as possible before your travel date.



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Booking your ferry tickets in advance means that you will not have to worry about availability, which can become very limited as the departure date approaches.

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Ferry schedules and tickets usually become available 3-6 months before the departure date.

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Generally a Tuesday is the cheapest day to sail, closely followed by Wednesday and then Thursday. Some routes will throw a curve ball and the weekend may be cheaper, so always check other days. Sail in the afternoon. Most people tend to book ferry crossings either first thing in the morning, or last thing at night.

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That said, some ferries sell out, or require you to reserve a spot in advance (especially if you bring a vehicle). Tickets are often more expensive when purchased at the last minute, so by planning ahead and buying your tickets online you can likely save some money.

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Dover - Calais ferry tickets start at around €36 for foot passengers and at about €80 for passengers who travel with a vehicle. On the other hand, prices for the Eurotunnel start at over €100 for a one-way drive to France from the UK. Conclusion: the ferry from the UK to France is usually cheaper than the Eurotunnel.

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Direct Ferries is the world's leading and most trusted ferry comparison website, with all the latest ferry sailings and prices available for you when you make your booking.

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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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Hy-Line's fast ferries can go at speeds of up to 34mph, which if you're talking in proper seafaring terminology is 30 knots an hour (1 knot = 1.151 mph)!

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1. Up to 95 percent of the vehicle spaces on a ferry will be reserved. That means at the MOST 95 percent of the boat is reserved.

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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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Not only will you need to spend less time waiting to drive onto the ferry, but you will also be able to explore what is available on board before you are joined by the rest of the passengers.

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The cheapest crossing is the ferry from Dover to Calais. Depending on how busy it is, DFDS or P&O is the cheapest option. What is the shortest crossing to France from the UK? The shortest crossing is between Dover and Calais.

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Usually yes, but occasionally we need to restrict this at peak times or during degraded service or disruption. We strongly advise purchasing a ticket in advance to avoid disappointment, and the further in advance you book the more you save.

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