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Advanced Passenger Information (API)

Advanced Passenger Information

Advanced Passenger Information

All UK Ports are required by the Government to collect Advance Passenger Information from each person that is leaving or entering the country. API collected information from your passport will include the following:

  • Full name, as shown on your passport
  • Date of Birth
  • Sex/Gender
  • Nationality
  • Passport Number
  • Passport expiry date
  • Passport issuing country

Advanced Passenger Information data will now be collected at the port during check-in when passports are scanned.

Due to GDPR regulations, once submitted, it is not possible to view your API details in our system. For information regarding how we protect and manage your personal information please read our privacy policy.

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Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings

Our fastest and most popular ferry crossing, our Dover to Calais route takes only 100 minutes, allowing you to explore Europe at your leisure.

From

€114

per car + up to 5 people, one way*

Dover - Dunkirk - family promo (including UK 25 years)

Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings

Our short, convenient sailings from Dover to Dunkirk are the perfect way to start a trip to Europe.

From

€114

per car + up to 5 people, one way*

Newhaven - Dieppe Promo

Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings

Head across the Channel on our Newhaven to Dieppe route and in just 4 hours you can sail in comfort from the south of England to France's beautiful Normandy coast.

From

£117

per car + 2 people, one way*

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2026 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.

To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.

Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.

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