Covid-19 Testing

 

From 4am on Friday 18 March, you will not need to take any COVID-19 tests or fill in a passenger locator form when travelling to the UK from abroad. These changes apply whether you are fully vaccinated or not. 
Find out more by visiting the gov.uk site.

  

Some countries also require travellers to produce a negative Covid-19 test result on arrival. You can find out the specific rules for the country you’re travelling to on the government’s travel advice pages.

 

Coronavirus Testing Packages

 

We want to make travelling with the current restrictions as easy as possible for customers, which is why we have partnered* with a number of testing providers to offer cost effective access to PCR and lateral flow testing packages to get you on your way. Please note, NHS lateral flow tests can not be used as proof of a negative test.

 

Everything Genetics

Everything Genetics are offering P&O Ferries customers testing options and packages. This includes the compulsory day 2 test (and day 8 when travelling from a red country) for unvaccinated passengers when returning to the UK as per the latest entry rules for England.

 

Packages available are as follows:

 

 

 

Single tests available:

Lateral Flow Test Hull P&O Ferries   

 

 

To find out more and purchase either a single test or a package, visit the Everything Genetics website.

 

When ordering a test through Everything Genetics, each person who orders a test will receive the following information from Everything Genetics; a text message confirming the order, email confirmation of the order and a link to an invoice showing the passenger locator code.

 

Screen-4

We have also partnered with Screen-4 who offer pre-travel Covid-19 test for £95, please visit our dedicated page on Screen4’s website.

 

*P&O Ferries is not responsible for any issues with the testing companies and will not respond to any complaints or refund enquiries

 

Testing at Hull Port

To streamline your travel plans and in light of the Netherlands entry requirements, we are pleased to be able to provide rapid antigen coronavirus tests at the port of Hull to our customers traveling on our Hull to Rotterdam route. Please note these Covid-19 tests are only valid for UK/NL entry and exit on our Hull to Rotterdam route.

 

On arrival at the port, you will be directed to the building where your test will be carried out. If your test result is negative you can continue on to check-in. Information including costs are detailed below.

 

Those with a positive test result will not be able to travel and will be directed to a hotel accepting positive coronavirus cases in Bradford if they’re unable to return home. We are really pleased to be able to support our valued freight customers and essential workers through offering this testing service.

 

This service will be available every day of the week between 2pm and 6pm.

 

Test results can take up to 30 minutes, please allow an extra 90 minutes prior to checking in and arrive no later than 6pm to guarantee results before check-in closes.

 

The tests cost £29 plus VAT (total payable £34.80) and are available until 31st March 2022.

 

To book, simply place your booking on our Hull to Rotterdam route and select covid test on the Add-ons page during the booking process.

 

 

PCR Testing Packages


Pre travel and Test to Release PCR testing service from £65 provided by Everything Genetics covering Green and Amber country requirements.

Safety precautions on P&O Ferries
Travelling Safely

Wondering if it’s safe to travel by ferry to Calais, Rotterdam or other European destinations? For more information on how to travel safely with P&O Ferries and what we are doing to help keep you safe onboard, visit our safety precautions page.

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We understand that you may be feeling some uncertainty due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on travel plans, which is why we will not be charging an amendment fee to those who need to change their travel dates.

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