What happens if I miss my ferry DFDS?

What happens if I miss my ferry DFDS?

If you missed your sailing, you have no claim for refund or credits of the amount paid for the trip. On our English Channel services, if you miss your ferry crossing for any reason, you can transfer free of charge (subject to availability) to the sailing directly after your original booked crossing time.

Can I change my DFDS ferry time?

You are unable to make changes to your booking online once the journey has commenced. To change any parts of your booking whilst travelling, please contact us on live chat or for Dover-France or Newcastle-Amsterdam bookings call 0344 848 6090 and for Newhaven-Dieppe bookings call 0800 917 1201.

Can you get on an earlier DFDS ferry?

4 answers. yes, we did this a month ago. Caught the midnight ferry back from France 12 hours early. No extra charge, it does depend on space though.

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Can I take my own food on DFDS ferry?

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

How early do you need to arrive for a ferry?

You'll need to arrive between an hour and 30 minutes before your scheduled sailing time.

How early should I arrive at Dover?

Make sure you leave in plenty of time – check-in closes 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for foot passengers and 60 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time for all other categories of traffic.

What can you not take on a ferry?

(A) Pointed edged weapons & sharp objects, pointed or bladed articles capable of causing injury including:

Can I take knives on a ferry?

Knives and sharps: Any items that could be used as an offensive weapon will be confiscated. No blades regardless of length or being legal are allowed through security when travelling as a foot passenger.

Can I take food to France on the ferry?

In summary, if you bring snacks that are not meat, dairy or plant-based at all, you should be okay to carry them on board if they are for personal consumption. Checks can be made at EU entry points to see people are not carrying anything which is not allowed.15-Jun-2022

Can I just turn up at Dover and get a ferry?

You can just turn up of course. However, you may well end up paying a premium amount of £££ for your last-minute crossing, just like lo cost plane co's, crossing fares get more expensive, the later you leave it.

What time can I board DFDS ferry?

We start the check-in from 13:00 instead of 14:00 . The boarding time is 15:00. Check-in: 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm Boarding: 4 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. The ferry leaves daily at 5 p.m. The check-in closes at 4.15 pm at the latest.

How do I contact DFDS at the weekend?

Can't find a good price or need advice? Open Monday-Friday 8:00 - 18:00 and on weekends and bank holidays 10:00-18:00 - call +370 46 323 232 or email pax.lt@dfds.com. We make sure every customer gets friendly service and attention.

What is DFDS stands for?

DFDS is a Danish international shipping and logistics company. It is the busiest shipping company of its kind in Northern Europe and one of the busiest in Europe. The company's name is an abbreviation of Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab (literally The United Steamship Company).

How many ships does DFDS have?

As one of the leading ferry companies, DFDS operates passenger and freight routes in Europe. With a fleet of more than 50 ships, we bring around six million people safely each year across the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel.

Can you take sandwiches on a ferry?

Yes you can take your own food onto the ferry.

Do your bags get checked on a ferry?

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

Where do you put your luggage on a ferry?

Your luggage will be safely stowed on the car deck for the duration of the crossing. Upon arrival at your destination, it will then be placed on a carousel or luggage cart at the terminal building for collection.

Can you sit in your car on a ferry?

If you are wondering can you stay in your vehicle on a ferry the answer in most cases is no. Once the vessel starts with crossing, you will not be allowed onto the car parking deck as most of the large car ferries for safety reasons, do not allow passengers to stay in their cars.

Do they check passport on ferry to France?

If you are travelling as a foot passenger, the final passport control and security check takes place when you are called to the gate for the bus that takes you from the terminal to the ferry. You will also have had to show your passport when yo check-in. French Customs officers may be at Caen.

Do they check passport on ferries?

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.15-Jul-2021

What happens if I miss my ferry DFDS?