Customer Service

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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.

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

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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.

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