DFDS logo
Offers
Sunflower Scheme web HERO

Sunflower lanyards

Making Travel Easier for Everyone

Travel with confidence

Feeling anxious about traveling with a hidden disability? Here at DFDS, our teams, both onboard and ashore, are committed to making travel easier for everyone. As part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower programme, we're here to recognise and assist customers with non-visible disabilities, conditions and chronic illnesses.

The Sunflower lanyard discreetly indicates to our staff that you may require additional support or assistance during your ferry journey. Whether it's extra time during boarding or finding places onboard, we're here to make your trip more comfortable.

The Sunflower is completely voluntary and open to all customers with invisible disabilities without needing to disclose details about their disability. This additional support complements the services we provide to passengers with reduced mobility as they travel through our ports or aboard our ferries. 

Sunflower Lanyards scheme

Getting your Sunflower lanyard is easy

Choose the most convenient option for you:

Before you travel: Request a Sunflower lanyard by email at sunlan@dfds.com

On the day of travel: Available at our ports and onboard our ships. Simply ask a crew member or visit the Guest Information desk. 

If you need special assistance beyond what the Sunflower lanyard offers, please let us know at the time of booking or alternatively, no later than 48 hours before your planned departure.

Please note: Sunflower lanyards are not available on our Baltic routes.

DFDS colleague smiling at customers

We’re proud to be inclusive

At DFDS, inclusive travel is our priority. We're passionate about continuously improving to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our customers. Our friendly staff are trained to ask how they can help Sunflower wearers and provide support every step of the way, by offering kindness, understanding, patience and extra time.

Let us help you navigate your journey with confidence.

WTA - World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

And nominated again in 2025... but we need your help!  

While we wait to hear the results of the European award, you can already help us secure the World title too. 

It only takes a couple of minutes, but your vote could make all the difference. Click below to cast your vote for DFDS as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2025 World Travel Awards. Thank you!