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From: Dover
To: Calais
 
 
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Discover our onboard services for a smooth sailing

There are plenty of things to do on a ferry with P&O Ferries, no matter which route you sail on. From kid's entertainment and relaxing Club Lounge access, to route-specific add-ons and exclusive facilities, each journey offers something unique. Onboard, you’ll find a wide variety of delicious food and drink options to suit every taste. 

If you're sailing on our Hull to Rotterdam ferry, explore our range of comfortable P&O Cabins, perfect for a restful journey. This guide will walk you through P&O Ferries’ onboard services and what you can expect across all our ships.

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Inside P&O Ferries: Discover What Awaits Onboard 

Dover to Calais

  • Duty-Free Shopping

    Savings of up to 50% off UK RRP
  • Choice of 3 food outlets

    all serving hot and cold food and drinks
  • Kids Entertainment

    including a mobile app, play area and live entertainment in peak seasons
  • Pet Lounge

    with an exclusive outdoor area
  • Priority Boarding

    both ways
  • Quiet Lounge

    to relax and unwind in
Dover to Calais tickets from
£96

Hull to Rotterdam

  • Range of cabin upgrade options

    including dog-friendly cabin options
  • Great entertainment

    5 bars, live shows, cinema & arcade
  • Meeting and Event Spaces

    for corporate or private hire
  • A great choice of restaurants and bars

    including The Brasserie and The Kitchen
  • Themed mini-cruises

    to Amsterdam or Rotterdam
  • Onboard duty-free shopping

    with exclusive products and premium brands
Hull to Rotterdam tickets from
£131

Larne to Cairnryan

  • Club Lounge

    with all inclusive snacks and drinks
  • Food Court

    serving hot and cold food, including kids meals and cooked breakfasts
  • Kid’s Entertainment

    including activity area and Junior Crew Kids’ Club in the Summer
  • Lounge Bar

    proudly serving Costa Coffee
  • Onboard Shopping

    with exclusive products and premium brands
  • Priority boarding

    both ways
Larne to Cairnryan tickets from
£144
 
Services and add ons are subject to route and availability

Inside P&O Ferries: Discover What Awaits Onboard

P&O Ferries Club Lounge

Enhance your sailing experience with our exclusive P&O Ferries Club Lounge, available on select routes.

All Inclusive Experience

Relax in our stylish Club Lounge with all inclusive food and drinks, including hot meals, wine, soft drinks, and freshly ground coffee from the triple-credited brand Down to Earth.

Enjoy access to plenty of charging points to stay connected so you can work peacefully while enjoying the picturesque sea views.

  • Dover to Calais: The P&O Club Lounge Dover to Calais is open 24/7 and is perfect for relaxing in with a hot meal or refreshing beverage. With stylish surroundings, away from the crowds, you'll instantly feel relaxed as you step into all inclusive luxury. At £29 per person, it even offers access to sun loungers out on the private deck space.

  • Cairnryan to Larne: Enjoy a sit-down menu with favourites like fish & chips and warm scones. This Club Lounge access is available for £16 per person and is available on all sailings. View the P&O Ferries Club Lounge menu to see what you can enjoy, whether you're looking for a tasty breakfast or a relaxed lunch, we have a whole range of delicious dishes available.

Wondering if it's worth it? With so many positive P&O Ferries Club Lounge reviews, book now to see why so many passengers choose this upgrade.

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Duty-Free Onboard Shopping

Whether you're sailing across the Irish Sea, the English Channel, or overnight on the North Sea, we offer endless duty-free on P&O Ferries, providing unbeatable value and a wide range of products.

Dover to Calais Duty-Free

On our Dover to Calais ferry, explore duty-free shopping with savings of up to 50% on favourite brands like Bombay Sapphire and Famous Grouse. Our Dover to Calais ferry shops are ideal for a quick browse, offering everything from spirits to skincare. Use our Reserve and Collect Duty-Free service to pre-order up to 30 days in advance and pick up onboard. Don’t miss out on our Dover to Calais duty-free prices when onboard, and treat yourself. 

Onboard Shopping on Hull to Rotterdam

Enjoy a longer browse and shopping experience when sailing across the North Sea. Our premium P&O Hull to Rotterdam duty-free experience allows you to browse luxury brands like Jo Malone London and Tom Ford, plus exclusive travel editions and limited-edition collections. With an extended Reserve and Collect duty-free window, up to 7 days before you sail, the duty-free Hull to Rotterdam experience offers a perfect mix of high-end gifts and unique finds.

Shopping on the Irish Sea

Enjoy unbeatable ferry shopping on our Cairnryan to Larne ferry. With great discounts and deals on perfume, alcohol, and gifts, our onboard shop is the perfect place to spend your time at sea.

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Ferry Entertainment

Looking for ferry entertainment during your crossing?

All of our P&O Ferries sailings offer onboard entertainment options designed to suit the length of the journey, whether you’re sailing for 90 minutes or overnight.

On board our Hull to Rotterdam ships, you'll find plenty to do, whether it's experiencing live entertainment and themed shows, challenging friends to a game of shuffleboard, or unwinding with a film in our cinema we have everything to keep you entertained for your overnight crossing. Whilst on our Dover to Calais ships you'll experience arcades and seasonal entertainment, plus a great choice of Children's entertainment, including interactive play zones. Find out more about each route below.

Entertainment Onboard

Dover to Calais

Perfect for short crossings to France, this route offers various convenient and fun ferry entertainment options including; a great play space for kids with play ship and interactive screens, gaming area for teens, lounge bar with TV’s and outside deck space to soak in the sea views.

Hull to Rotterdam:

As our overnight route, entertainment on our Hull to Rotterdam ships is the most varied. Enjoy live music, cabaret shows in the Show Bar, and evening quizzes. Unwind in one of five bars, including the panoramic Sun Deck Lobby Bar. Don’t miss visiting our cinema and video arcade for more onboard fun.

Cairnryan to Larne
Ideal for relaxing, this route features a Club Lounge and a children's space, gaming area, quiet lounge and various deck spaces to stretch your legs. This route also offers plenty of scenic views! Experience convenient and enjoyable ferry entertainment as you sail across the Irish Sea.
Kid’s Entertainment

Looking for things to do on a ferry with kids? We offer a variety of fun-filled kid’s entertainment and activities on all our routes as part of our wide range of onboard services.

Dover to Calais: Young passengers can explore the ship with the Deep Sea Pioneers App, our digital scavenger hunt combining interactive play and discovery. During peak seasons (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays), you can enjoy live children’s entertainment and shows as part of our seasonal programme.

Hull to Rotterdam: This longer route occasionally hosts themed mini cruises, like Halloween and Christmas specials, offering extra fun and unique entertainment options.

Cairnryan to Larne: Kids aged 5–11 can join the Junior Crew Kids’ Club during the summer, where activities include arts and crafts, face painting, and classic children’s shows.

Onboard Services

Onboard Foreign Exchange

Need travel money during your sailing? All P&O Ferries routes are equipped with a Bureau de Change, conveniently located next to the information desk to provide simple, stress-free, and last-minute foreign exchange services.

Passengers can also use our Reserve and Collect service on our Dover to Calais and Hull to Rotterdam routes. This lets you lock in a competitive foreign exchange rate online before departure without any minimum order, so it’s ready to collect when you get onboard.

Reserve & Collect
Free WiFi Onboard

Stay connected when you set sail with free P&O Ferries WiFi available on all ships*. Whether it’s to check emails, scroll social media, or keep kids entertained, simply visit the information desk to access your P&O Guest WiFi details.

Enjoy one hour of free Wi-Fi in public areas on our Hull to Rotterdam ship, and explore our additional P&O Wi-Fi packages while you sail with us. It’s easy, reliable Wi-Fi to keep you online while you sail away.

*terms apply.

Accessible Onboard Services

We strive to ensure we can accommodate our passenger’s needs and special requirements through providing accessible travel as best we can. P&O Ferries is proud to launch two changing places facilities on our newest vessels (P&O Pioneer and P&O Liberte) on the Dover and Calais route. These formally accredited Changing Places on board are larger accessible toilets supporting children and adults with profound and multiple disabilities, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches, and space for carers.

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Priority Boarding and Priority Disembarkation

1 What is Priority Boarding?
With P&O Priority Boarding and disembarkation options available across all of our routes, enjoy priority parking, quicker access to your vehicle, and the option of being first onboard or first offboard to make your journey more efficient and stress-free.
2 Dover to Calais Priority Boarding
Enjoy P&O Ferries Priority Boarding for both your outbound and inbound journeys on our Dover to Calais ferry. This add-on can be selected during the booking process or by contacting our customer service team. 
3 Hull to Rotterdam Priority Disembarkation
On our Hull to Rotterdam route, enjoy our priority disembarkation option and benefit from a smoother and quicker end to your journey by being first off the ship to start exploring what Rotterdam has to offer. Available as an add-on during the booking process, or you can contact our customer service team directly. It couldn’t be easier. 
4 Cairnryan to Larne Priority Boarding
Priority boarding is also available on our Cairnryan to Larne route for both its inbound and outbound journeys, giving you more time to relax and explore the ship. You can add this during the booking process or contact our customer service team. 

Onboard Services FAQs

1 Is there duty-free on ferries?

Yes, our Dover to Calais and Hull to Rotterdam Ferries offer duty-free shopping, with up to 50% savings on alcohol, perfume, and more. Some of our ships also offer limited edition items or exclusive gifts, so there is plenty to browse and treat yourself or others.

We also have a World Duty Free store on our Cairnryan to Larne route which offers great deals and discounts on all your favourite brands.

2 When does duty-free open on a ferry?
The duty-free shops are open during sailing hours, though opening times may vary depending on your route and sailing time.
3 Can I drink my duty-free on the ferry?
No, any alcohol purchased in duty-free must remain sealed and cannot be consumed onboard. But, there are plenty of bars onboard for you to enjoy a drink while enjoying the lovely views. Learn more about our restaurants and bars today.
4 How much is Club Lounge on P&O Ferries?
Club Lounge access costs £16 per person on the Cairnryan to Larne route and £29 per person on the Dover to Calais route. Regardless of the route, you will experience luxurious and relaxing sailings. 
5 Is the Club Lounge worth it?
On our Dover to Calais route, you'll enjoy quieter stylish spaces, a wide selection of all-inclusive hot and cold food, and complimentary drinks. The Club Lounge also offers private deck space and is a perfect add-on to treat yourself so you can enjoy your trip away from start to finish. Our Club Lounge is also available on our Cairnryan to Larne route and includes complimentary snacks and drinks, plus exclusive area to relax in.
6 Do P&O Ferries have free WiFi?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available on all P&O Ferries.

On our overnight Hull to Rotterdam route, you can enjoy one hour of free Wi-Fi in public areas and explore the options of our P&O Wi-Fi packages for the remainder of your crossing.

When onboard, all you need to do is visit the onboard information desk for access details, and you can connect immediately.

7 Do you host meetings & events Onboard?

Hosting a corporate event or group gathering at sea? P&O Ferries offers Meetings and Events facilities on our Hull to Rotterdam route.

With private spaces, AV equipment, and tailored catering options, you can bring your team together in a unique, flexible environment, ideal for away days, training, or conferences with a view.

8 What additional onboard services are there on P&O Ferries?

There are a variety of additional onboard services and features on all our ships - from a great selection of food choices, to baby changing and foreign exchange. Whether you want to travel with your furry friend in our Pet Lounge or treat yourself to some extra luxury in our Club Lounge, there are plenty of options to help make your sailing relaxed and enjoyable. We are also strive to be as a accessible as possible for all our passengers, find our more by visiting our Accessible Travel page.