VEHICLE TYPES & DIMENSIONS ONBOARD OUR FERRIES

Maximum high is measured including roof rack/bags.

Regular cars
Maximum length – 4.5m
Maximum high – 1.75m

Maximum length – 5m
Maximum high – 1.85m
<3,5t

Small car
Maximum length – 3m
For SMART car select motorcycle with trailer vehicle type.

Maximum length – 6m
Maximum high – 2.20m
<3,5t

Maximum length – 7m
Maximum high – 2.70m
Weight up to 3.5t
<3,5t

Maximum length – 10m
Maximum high – 4m
<3,5t

Maximum length – 7m
Maximum high – 4m <3,5t

Maximum length – 10m
Maximum high – 4m
<3,5t

Maximum length – 14m
Maximum high – 4m

Motorcycle
Maximum length – 3m

Motorcycle with a sidecar
Maximum length – 3m

Bicycle
Maximum 1 passenger per bicycle per booking on our Dover – France routes and Newhaven to Dieppe route, this includes electric bicycles. If you are travelling with a tandem bike, you can book 2 passengers on the same booking. Please note: your bicycle will need to be ridden through the port to reach check-in so excess luggage is not permitted. Pets must be secured in a vehicle for the duration of the crossing, so we are unable to permit pets travelling on a bicycle. If you are traveling with child you will need to contact our call centre.

Electric Scooters, Segways, Hoverboards
These vehicles are by law not allowed on public roads or public land which includes ports; therefore we do not allow these as passenger vehicles and will result in refusal to travel.

Max length - 2m
Max high - 2m

Max length - 5m
Max high - 4m

Max length - 8m
Max high - 4m

Standard Cars

Motorhomes

If your minibus does not meet these criteria, please contact us

Minibus

Max 15 seats including a driver.

Private van

Private vans are for personal use only.

Trailer

Caravan

Motorcycle/bicycle
Motorcycle - with a maximum of 2 passengers allowed to travel with this vehicle type.

Motorcycle with sidecar
Fare includes 2 passengers with a maximum of 4 passengers allowed to travel with this vehicle type.

Bicycle including e-bicycle
Maximum 1 passenger, per bicycle per booking on our Dover – France routes and Newhaven to Dieppe route, this includes electric bicycles. If you are travelling with a tandem bike, you can book 2 passengers on the same booking. Please note: Your bicycle will need to be ridden through the port to reach check-in so excess luggage is not permitted. Pets must be secured in a vehicle for the duration of the crossing, so we are unable to permit pets travelling on a bicycle. If you are traveling with child, you will need to contact our call centre

Important information note: If a vehicle is being used for the transportation of goods for commercial gain it is classified as a freight vehicle and will be charged at the applicable freight tariffs at check-in. DFDS reserves the right to inspect the interior of vehicles booked as private vans to ensure that they are not being used for commercial purposes. If access is refused by the driver, DFDS may, at their discretion, charge the applicable freight tariff or refuse transport of the vehicle. For all freight enquiries please contact our freight customer services team. Tel +44 01304 874001 or via email: dover.freightbookings@dfds.com .

Height:
When booking, it is essential that you declare the correct height of your vehicle (including any roof load) as vehicles over 1.85m in height cannot fit in all areas of our vessels vehicle decks.

Length:
Our standard length accommodates vehicles up to 4.55m long (excluding trailers or rear bicycle carriers as these carry a supplement). If your vehicle is longer than 4.5m (including any rear carriers and other fittings) please make sure you select the appropriate length when booking online or through our contact centre.

All passenger vehicle fares advertised do not apply to any vehicles over 10 metres in length and/or over 4.35 metres in height and to those carrying commercial goods subject to customs documentation.

If your vehicle doesn’t meet any of the categories described above or for any other vehicle enquiries, please contact our customer service team.