
Contact Us
Customer Care Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00
Please note:
Our Live Chat service is available Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00, Saturday: 09:00 - 17:00 and Sunday: 10:00 - 16:00.
On Sundays, our team is available by telephone from 10:00 – 14:00, and via all other channels from 14:00 – 16:00.
DFDS will never request personal or payment details via unsolicited messages. Please ensure to always use official DFDS communication channels.
Find Answers Fast in Our Help Centre & FAQs
Many questions can be answered instantly. Our Help Centre and FAQs are the quickest way to get clear, up to date information about your journey.
- Buying a ticket?
Get help choosing routes, sailings and ticket types before you book. - Getting ready to travel?
Find everything you need before departure, including travel documents, check-in times, terminal addresses and what to expect at the port. - Travelling with pets or need special assistance?
Get clear guidance on pet travel, cabin and kennel options, and accessible travel - Questions about payments or refunds?
Learn about payments, vouchers, refunds and what to expect if your plans change. - Lost Something?
Find out how to report lost items and how we can help reunite you with your belongings. - Having trouble login in?
Reset your password or get help here if you’re unable to sign in.
For the latest sailing information, visit our dedicated Live Travel Updates page here.
How would you like to contact us?
Chat with our Virtual Assistant Doria or Message Us on WhatsApp
Doria is the quickest and most convenient way to get answers to your travel questions.
Simply click the message icon in the bottom right-hand corner to start chatting instantly.
Doria can help with booking amendments, parking prices and locations, bus transfers, pet travel, check-in and boarding times, as well as payments and refunds.
You can also reach us via WhatsApp (+44 1304 874123).
Once your message is received, a member of our Customer Care team will respond within 24 hours.
WhatsApp is ideal for booking amendments, vehicle categories, refunds, pet travel, and check-in and boarding times.
Stay Connected on Social Media
Stay informed with the latest travel updates by following our official social media channels.
It’s the easiest way to keep your journey running smoothly.
Contact Us by Email
If you would prefer to contact us by email, please use the address that best matches your route or enquiry below. Our dedicated teams will review your message and aim to respond within 3 working days.
UK–France: dover.pax@dfds.com
Newhaven–Dieppe: newhaven-dieppe@dfds.com
All other routes: travel.sales@dfds.com
PR Enquiries
For all media, press, and partnership enquiries, please get in touch with our PR team via email: dfdsteam@rochpr.com
Accessibility Requirements
If you or someone in your party requires assistance, please get in touch as early as possible at the time of booking, or no later than 48 hours before departure, so we can arrange the appropriate support for boarding, disembarkation, and throughout your journey.
You can contact our accessibility team at: accessibletravel@dfds.com

DFDS ferry mobile app
The DFDS app is your ideal travel companion.
- View live departures and arrival times
- Access your booking pass
- Keep up to date with the latest travel announcements
- Follow your journey with your personalised itinerary
- Find information about onboard facilities
- Find directions to your DFDS terminals
Simply log into the app using your booking number to access these great features.







