t.gray Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hi there, I ws wondering whether anyone could help, I am sailing from Dover on Thursday morning. Does anyone know if you can go earlier than the time you have booked?? I have done this before many years ago but I have heard they are getting strict. Any experience you have had would be greatly appriciated. T *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Madge Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Hi T, What ferry operator are you using? Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coach2000 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 You will have no problem getting on the ferry, but you may have to pay the price difference, if any. I t depends on the type of ticket you booked. ie. Saver or Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 I usually drive up to the kiosk and take a chance so far so good. Last year a friend of mine needed to sail home a few days earlier he went to the ticket office and it cost £10 I did the same 2 days later and it cost me nothing. That was with P&O who I mostly use except tuesday when I am on Norfolk Line. Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 G'day! As a general rule, if you arrive at passport and ticket control up to 2 sailings in advance, they will put you onto the next "available". If you go into the kiosk to try to book an earlier sailing, you may have to pay. I was told by P&O that they will "not" usually put you on a sailing earlier than 2 in advance for free.On almost all of our recent trips we have crossed on earlier ferries by simply arriving early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.gray Posted September 3, 2006 Author Share Posted September 3, 2006 hi guys thanks for quick response i sail on thurs morning at 10am and will be at the port from wed 6pm was just gona stay at port overnight but thout i might be able to get on when i arrive its p&o who i am sailing with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutse Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Hi, Last year we travelled with Sea France & altered our times by a couple of hours for free. This year we went with P&O & got a bit cocky!! We travelled out a day in advance - no questions asked, & came back 4 days early (due to bad weather & son eager to get his A level results) - no extra cost was incurred. On all occassions we just drove right up to the booth as if we were booking in. Incidently this year's trip was booked via CCC with a huge saving. Don't know if we were just lucky or if this is normal? Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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