We place the highest priority on animal welfare across all of our routes and can confirm that we will cease co-operating with the Scottish Government to transport across the Irish Sea young calves destined for continental Europe with immediate effect.
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You can add some sparkle to your sailing and save 20% off UK RRP on these gorgeous gifts - now available on board!
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After careful consideration, we've made the difficult decision to discontinue our Hull-Zeebrugge service from 1 Jan 2021. We hope to welcome you on board our Hull-Rotterdam or Dover-Calais ships in future so you can continue to enjoy safe, relaxing ferry trips to mainland Europe.
Today we've announced changes to P&O Ferries. While we make these changes, many of our services will not be running over the next few days. Please visit our website for information on
Regretfully, P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few hours. Our Port Teams will guide you and travel will be arranged via an alternative operator.
We apologise for the inconvenience this will have on your journey plans.
Don’t forget to enter our Valentines Competition!
It’s nearly Valentine's day and we are giving ONE lucky couple the chance to win a return ferry trip on the route of their choice, bookable throughout 2022.
Follow the steps to enter!
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These great shots of the Spirit of France testing out the berths at Calais’ new port were taken by Mr Eric Destable to document this exciting development. We can’t wait to take you there soon!
P&O Ferries to launch new freight service connecting Calais with Tilbury and London. This will strengthen its position as the leading enabler of trade flows across the English Channel.
Following recent government travel updates, we're excited to welcome you back on board all of our operating routes. With fresh air and plenty of space, our ships offer a safe and enjoyable way to travel between the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe. Info:
Pioneer story: Final part! Today is the day. The Pioneer will be taking her first passenger crossing. Are you joining us onboard? 🚢
Don’t forget to share your snaps with below!
@PawsleyTheCat
@doll578
Beautiful Pawsley. I'm pleased he had some of his own toys in the room. We look forward to welcoming you both on board again soon!
Say hello to our brand new ship, the P&O Pioneer.🛳️
Taking over 4 years from design to reality, we are delighted to announce that we will soon welcome the most sustainable ferry ever to sail between Dover and Calais.
Coming soon! Learn more >
@PawsleyTheCat
@doll578
Absolutely love these pictures 😍Looks like you guys had a great time! Very much look forward to welcoming you and Pawsley back on board very soon. Safe travels. All the best, Ebony
Check out the first image of our brand new Dover to Calais ships, taking to the seas in 2023! A double-ended design eliminates the need to turn in port, and hybrid battery technology produces zero carbon emissions. Stay tuned for more updates!
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Here’s the Spirit of Britian and France docked up in Calais the other week 😍 Taken by our very own 2nd Officer, Chris on the Spirit Of Britain.
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From 4am, Friday 18th March, all remaining Covid travel restrictions will be scrapped for arrival into England, for both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers. To book your trip, please visit our website >
We’re proud to hold the Visit Britain “We’re Good to Go” accreditation across all of our ships. This shows that we have ensured we follow the Government and industry COVID-19 guidelines and have a process in place to maintain cleanliness and social distancing.
Happy New Year's Eve from all of us here at P&O Ferries!
Will you be going out to celebrate, or staying cosy indoors with a takeaway?
#NewYearsEve
#2023
We want to reassure you that we are doing everything we can to support you with your travel plans in light of the unprecedented health risk in COVID-19 (Coranavirus).
In a statement from our CEO, Janette Bell: to letter to CEO page
The women of P&O are proud to say they work at sea, and we’re proud to have them! From the bridge to the engine room, the women of P&O help to provide a safe and enjoyable crossing for our passengers
#InternationalWomensDay
We’re now sailing again across all routes. For more information, please check our Updates page >
We thank you for your patience and apologise for disruptions we may have caused you over the past weeks. We look forward to welcoming you on board again.
As Senior Master, Louise is used to navigating unexpected challenges across the English Channel. On board The Pride of Canterbury, no day is like the last but that’s why she loves being part of the P&O team! Find out more here:
Excited to announce that we’ve been named Best Sea Crossing Operator for Groups at this year’s
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QUIZ: How much of a P&O Ferries expert are you?
Do you know which one of our ferries this is? 🤔
Place your vote in the comment section below!
Thanks flying_fox_hull [Instagram] for the fantastic photo!
Yesterday marked a significant moment in our history as we said goodbye and god bless to Her Majesty The Queen. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family at this time. Photo Credit: The Royal Family
Community comes first for Andy, which is why he won our 2016 Community Award! From inspiring schools with tours around the port of Hull to helping raise over £10,000 for local charities, we're immensely proud to call him part of the P&O community - the
#PeopleofPandO
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How amazing is this shot Sam Willis took of the Pride of York at sunset? With swirling purple skies and the blaze of the setting sun tell us where you’ve seen a truly unforgettable sunset!
Sharing this incredibly surreal photo of the moon rise on the horizon!
Thank you ann.bruen [Instagram] for capturing this - we can't believe how big the moon looks!
We were sorry to hear the news about Flybe and would like to help those who have been affected. Foot passengers with a valid Flybe ticket can travel one-way for £20 between Cairnryan and Larne. Simply present your Flybe ticket at the port when you arrive to claim this offer.
Foot Passenger travel is back!
We're excited to announce that our Foot Passenger service will be returning this month on our Dover to Calais route.
Book your ticket now:
For Chief Officer Marek, a routine night at sea turned into a rescue mission as he battled to save the crew of a sinking vessel. Just one of the people that make us the company we are today, here's the extraordinary story that saw him crowned Hero of the Year 2017.
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On behalf of everyone at P&O Ferries, we wish you a very Merry Christmas! For those of you who've travelled abroad for the festive season, where will you be celebrating? 📷: Sam W.
FREIGHT - All freight routes are fully operational and running, including Dover to Calais. Our team are here to clarify questions, and can be reached on 01304 862539. You can find up-to-date info for each of our freight routes here:
We’re so pleased to announce that we are the first ever ferry company to install a Changing Places toilet. Available now on our brand new P&O Pioneer! A Changing Places toilet provides a safe and accessible place for those who need to use it.
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Neil’s days start before sunrise and take him all over the ship, from the main engine to the galley! This unpredictable schedule keeps him and his team excited to see what each day brings, and we’re proud to call them the People of P&O.
Photographer smllwoo photography [Instagram] shared this magnificent sunrise on one of our ferries while docking at Rotterdam with us!
Who would you love to watch this sunrise with?
The Pride of Hull sailing into the sunset on the way to Hull, thank you flighalive [Instagram]!
Who else loves the stunning sunset views onboard the ferries? ✋
It’s nearly Valentine's day and we are giving ONE lucky couple the chance to win a return ferry trip on the route of their choice, bookable throughout 2022.
Follow the steps to enter and keep your eyes peeled on the giveaway!
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Did you know? The famous houses in Amsterdam are also known as the ‘Dancing Houses’? The soil was so swampy that homes along the canals had to be built on stilts. Over the years, they have settled and sunk into the mud, so now many of the canal houses are tilted!
👀 NEW SHIP FIRST LOOK INSIDE 👀 We’re excited to share a peek of the inside of our newest ship arriving on our Dover to Calais route this spring!
P&O Pioneer is the first of two new double ended hybrid ferries, delivering a 40% reduction in emissions.
To support your travel at a difficult time, we're offering free teas, coffees and soft drinks on board. Working with P.H.E. and W.H.O. experts around COVID-19 protocols, we have plenty of space on board to ensure drinks can be enjoyed at a safe distance.
Dive into luxury with our Club Lounge offer on the Dover to Calais route!🚢
A new, all-inclusive food and beverage offering, and a stunning sea view while you relax, recharge, and enjoy free WiFi- all away from the crowds. Check out our Club Lounge here:🌊
As millions of passengers pass through the port of Calais each year, ensuring their safety is paramount. Awarded 2017 Safety Champion of the Year, Francois Longuet and his team continue to work tirelessly so you can set sail, and truly take a break.
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Fully-vaccinated travellers from the UK no longer need to self-isolate upon arrival in The Netherlands. From 0400 BST on 4 Oct fully-vaccinated passengers travelling/returning to the UK from France or the Netherlands won't have to take pre-departure tests.
We are anticipating major disruption on our Dover to Calais service tomorrow, due to storm Ciaran. We recommend that only essential travel should be undertaken. Where possible, please re-arrange, or make alternative travel arrangements.