How many minutes before ferry departure should I arrive?
How many minutes before ferry departure should I arrive? Vehicles. For most routes, you should plan to be in line at the tollbooth at least 20 minutes in advance of the sailing.
How early should I arrive at Dover Port?
Make sure you leave in plenty of time – check-in closes 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure time for foot passengers and customers travelling with pets, and 60 minutes for all other categories of traffic. Need more flexibility to your booking?
How early should I arrive at Stena Line ferry?
Check in opens 2.5 hours before departure. Passenger check-in at the ferry terminal ends 60 minutes before the ferry departs. Check-in for passengers travelling without a vehicle is not permitted on this route.
Can you drink tap water on ferries?
The water is fine. Most places don't have bottled water.
How long does it take to check in for a ferry?
We recommend arriving 45 minutes to one hour prior to your scheduled departure time. This allows for plenty of time for vehicles to get checked-in at the toll booth, and for foot passengers to check-in with the ticket counter inside the terminals.
Can you bring food on ferries?
Ferry Concessions Please drink responsibly. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.
What happens if you miss your ferry Dover?
If you miss your ferry due to delays at the port or problems with the ferry operator, you'll usually get put on the next available boat.
Can I bring food on Stena Line?
Can we take our own food and drink on the... - Stena Line Limited - Day Trips. yes,we took sadwiches,cakes and drinks no problems at all, Helpful?
How long does it take to get through passport control at Dover?
The passport control is usually fairly fast. But you may be called in by Customs to have your vehicle inspected and this can take about 10-20 minutes. It happens to us about 1 in 3 times when we take the ferry to France.
Can you take drinks on a ferry?
Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages can be brought and consumed on board the ferry. Due to state law, alcoholic beverages that are not purchased on board the ferry cannot be consumed on the ferry. Please see our current COVID-19 rules related to masking.
Can you be late for a ferry?
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.
What happens if you miss your Stena Line ferry?
Subject to availability, we will try to book you on the next Stena Line sailing. An amendment fee may be applied to your account depending on the type of ticket you have purchased plus any difference in fare price. Please note that unused tickets will not be refunded.
Can you get on a ferry early?
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.
Do I need to print my ferry ticket?
Some ferry companies allow you to board by simply showing your booking confirmation email, which includes your personal details and your reservation code. You can either show the email on your device (phone, tablet) or print it out and bring it with you.
Do you have to go through security on a ferry?
Anyone who refuses a screening or inspection will not be allowed on board a ferry.
Do they check your bags on a ferry?
Do you check in your luggage on ferries? No, there is no check-in procedure for luggage items.