TRAVEL PLANNING

Planning your journey

Our Travel Information hub provides you with all the information you need for travelling abroad. From Sailing Times to Port Information and Accessibility, you'll find all you need to start planning your trip to Europe. Don't forget to check out our Brexit Checklist to help with your travel planning!

Once you’ve got your travel basics sorted, there are a few more details you might want to think about when making your booking. Escape the crowds and experience the luxury and comfort of travelling in our Club Lounge, when you travel from Dover to Calais with us! You can add Club Lounge to your booking during the booking process.

You may also want to think about Foreign Currency and Travel Insurance. With our P&O Ferries' reserve and collect service, not only will you avoid a commission charge by reserving online, but you'll also avoid the queues! Simply order online and collect on the ship from our Bureau de Change during your crossing.

So, whether you’re holidaying in the Alps, taking an adventurous road trip, or simply taking advantage of duty free on a day trip, our travel essentials and crossing upgrades will ensure you have a carefree trip. Below we’ve compiled a list of our Top Tips for travelling abroad - including travelling with your pet.

Choosing your ticket type

We have three ticket types available to choose from on our Dover to Calais route, to allow you to tailor your trip to your own travel needs!

Our Saver ticket is our cheapest non-refundable ticket. Travel as booked, simply book and go. Cancellation and Amendment fees apply.

If you're looking for some additional peace of mind, our Standard Flexi is our best value flexible ticket type. Allowing you to sail within +/- 4 hours of your booked sailing time (subject to availability), and with no amendment fees* you can travel with assurance that should you be slightly delayed in your travels, you can hop on the next available sailing.

Love the freedom of the open road or unsure on your travel plans? Then our Fully Flexi ticket is just for you! For complete peace of mind and total flexibility, our Fully Flexi ticket is fully refundable and you can travel on any departure time that suits you (subject to availability)! Allowing you to take the scenic route home at a leisurely pace, our Fully Flexi tickets give you greater flexibility to your journey, so you can spend more time sightseeing.

For more information on our ticket types, visit our terms and conditions.

*just pay the difference in ticket price

Travelling with a vehicle

Travelling by car, motorbike, or even if you’re bringing a caravan or motorhome, there’s no need to worry about a thing. We’ve got you covered in our comprehensive guides – find out all you need to know when making your booking, arriving at the port, what to bring with you, and more.

Travelling on foot

Did you know you can travel on our ferries even if you don’t have a vehicle?

Whether you’re planning to hire a car upon arrival at your destination or if you’re just bringing your bike, you can simply make a booking as a foot passenger and avoid all the hassle of driving in a different country.

Please note from the 1st August, foot passengers can no longer non-land.

Travelling with a bike

Getting around on two wheels offers you the freedom of living like a local when you arrive at your destination.

Find out everything you need to know about travelling with a bike here, whether you’re bringing bikes with a vehicle or simply booking to travel as a foot passenger.