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P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few days.. We are advising travellers of alternative arrangements. We will update this feed every 3hrs with the operational situation
We would like to announce that we will be sailing tomorrow in order to clear the back log of freight stuck in Kent.
*Please note that we will only ship traffic from Dover, there will be no departures from Calais*'
Regretfully, P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few hours. Our Port Teams will guide you and travel will be arranged via an alternative operator.
We apologise for the inconvenience this will have on your journey plans.
We would like to announce that we will be sailing tomorrow in order to clear the back log of freight stuck in Kent. More information will be released later with regards to the schedule.
*Please note that we will only ship traffic from Dover*
#PODOVER
- The delays experienced by coaches this evening is due to the time taken for each vehicle to be processed by French border control and unfortunately we do not have any control over this. As soon as you reach check in you will be on the next crossing to Calais
We are continuing to run our shuttle service from Dover this morning. Freight is held in the buffer zone, ready for the next sailings.
Our teams are working hard to maximise the number of freight units and passengers that we can carry across.
#PODover
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#POCalais
: Please be aware we're experiencing delays to our schedule due to berth restrictions at The Port of Dover and very strong winds. Also, this may delay arriving times into the port. We're very sorry about this & thank you for your understanding
We would like to announce that we will be sailing 25/12/2020 in order to clear the back log of freight stuck in Kent.
*Please note that we will only ship traffic from Dover, there will be no departures from Calais*
P&O services will not be running for the next few hours. We are advising travellers of alternative arrangements. We will update this feed every 30 minutes with the operational situation.
Good Evening everyone, Vee here to help you throughout the night. We have lots of messages coming in so please bear with me while I try to answer everyone's messages as fast as I can. In the meantime I'll also update our feed so please keep an eye on those.
Tonight's Pride of Rotterdam service from
#PORotterdam
to
#POHull
at 21:00 is running on time. Check in opens at 15:00 and closes 90 minutes before departure. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
For our tourist passengers travelling today, please be advised that we are holding the ships in order to maximise the number of freight passengers that we can carry across. Thank you for your understanding
P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few days. We are advising travellers of alternative arrangements. We will update this feed every 30 minutes with the operational situation.
#POCalais
12:35- Regretfully, P&O Ferries services are unable to run for the next few hours. Please arrive at the port as booked and we will arrange to get you away on an alternative carrier as quickly as possible. Once at the port please make your way to the DFDS check-in booths
#PODover
#POCalais
Please be advised that due to very low demand we have made the decision to cancel the 15:55 (Dover-Calais) and 19:15 (Calais-Dover). We will accommodate any traffic to our next sailings.
Our next departures from CALAIS are as follows
09:50 - ETD 11:15
10:45 - ETD 13:15
11:35 - ETD 14:0
12:45 - ETD 15:20
Boarding commences approx. 30mins prior to departure, please return to your vehicle in due course. Have a lovely crossing with us!
We are pleased to confirm that due to the increased demand we will have an additional round trip between
#PODover
and
#POCalais
this evening. There will be limited on board facilities but we will get you on your way as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you on aboard.
Tonight's Pride of Rotterdam service from
#POHull
to
#PORotterdam
at 20:30 is running on time. Check in opens at 15:00 and closes 90 minutes before departure. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
#PODOVER
- There are currently large queues at the entrance to the Port of Dover of at least 60 minutes. Please allow additional time on your journey if possible and rest assured should you miss your crossing you will be on the next
#PODOVER
- All services between Dover and Calais are suspended until further notice. We expect this to be the case for most of the day and we will provide further information when possible. We strongly advise our customers NOT to travel to the Port of Dover today
#PODover
#POCalais
: Due to Storm Ciaran, our services are suspended until further notice. We are reviewing weather conditions and will resume once it is safe to do so. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
#PODOVER
- We apologise again for the wait times experienced by coaches in Dover this weekend. The current time at the cruise terminal is approximately 4-5 hours. Once coaches reach the buffer zone there will be another 4-5 hour wait before they reach check in
#PODOVER
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#POCALAIS
- Our services will be resuming from approximately 18:00 however we will be operating with significant delays. When you arrive at the port you will be accommodated on the next available sailing
Please accept my apologies for the delay in answering tweets due to the high volumes of incoming messsages. Please follow our feed for updates and I will answer any questions as soon as I can. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
#PODOVER
- Coaches are now being processed through border control at a much quicker rate. We hope to get all coaches moving as quickly as possible, we apologise for the delays this evening
#POHull
: the authorities in Rotterdam have confirmed that regretfully all customers travelling from the UK (other than freight) will not be permitted to enter the Netherlands. All affected passenger have been contacted - please check your email or text messages for advice
Good Morning:
We are sorry for the traffic situation leading up to Border Controls. Please rest assured that we will get you onto the first available sailing at no extra cost. We look forward to seeing you soon! *Cat
#POCalais
: Border Controls are curently closed, please rest assured we're working hard with port authorities to get you on your way. If you miss your sailing, please donโt worry, you'll be on the first available sailing, once you can get through to our check in.
We are continuing to run our shuttle service from Dover tonight. Our teams are working hard to maximise the number of freight units and passengers that we can carry across on each ship.
#POLarne
#POCairnryan
Services remain suspended. It is no longer possible for us to arrange travel via an alternative operator on this route. For essential travel, customers are advised to seek alternatives themselves,
#POCALAIS
- We have put on an additional sailing this evening from Calais to help with the passengers that have been stuck at border control. Please rest assured that once you are through the queues you will be on the next crossing. We apologise again for the wait times
#PODover
Queues taking 2 hours at the entrance to port due to extra checks at French Border Control. Rest assured check-in for each sailing is being held open for as long as possible to help get everyone onboard. Next sailing is 23:15 which we will hold until full.
@CanaryKent
Hi Kent, sorry for the late reply - I've just started my shift. I have walked from the ferry terminal into town before and it isn't really that far (30-45mins). However, if you use this kind of language again then I would not expect a response in the future. Have a nice day, *Sam
#PODover
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#POCalais
: A negative PCR or antigen test result (taken within 24h before travel) is needed to enter France if you are not fully vaccinated. Rules on further testing and isolation differ depending on your vaccination status. For more info, visit:
#PODover
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#POCalais
We are currently experiencing delays due to Gale Force winds. Please check in as per your original sailing time & we'll put you on the first available sailing. Your patience is much appreciated.
#PODover
#POCalais
Our services are unable to run for the next few days. Please arrive as booked, we will get you away on an alternative carrier as quickly as possible. Once at the port, please make your way to the DFDS check-in booths. We apologise for the inconvenience.
#POCalais
There are still large queues of up to 6hr 30mins at border control in the Port of Calais for coaches. There are limited toilet facilities, we recommend stopping en route. Please come prepared with refreshments to make your wait more comfortable.
Good evening, it's Kacper here to keep you updated throughout your journey. It looks like a windy night ahead, but rest assured our teams are working hard to get everyone on their way asap. We're looking forward to having you on board.
#POLARNE
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#POCAIRNRAN
- UPDATE: The 14:00 sailings from both ports have now also been cancelled due to severe weather conditions. The 17:00 sailings may potentially be able to depart late at 18:00 but we will provide further information on this closer to the time
We're sorry to say that we're experiencing delays & cancellations between
#PODover
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#POCalais
, our next departures are:
#PODover
: 21:20 - ETD 20:50 & 22:05 - On Time
#POCalais
: 17:55- ETD 21:35 & 23:35- On Time
Please know we'll get you on your way asap.
#POLARNE
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#POCAIRNRYAN
- Our teams are waiting for further weather reports before making a final decision on the 04:00 sailings from both ports. As soon as we have further information we will update our feeds. We apologise for the uncertainty at this time
Good Evening, it's Kacper here to keep you updated tonight. Our services between Dover and Calais remain suspended and a further update will be issued at 20:00 after we review the situation.
Tonight's Pride of Hull service from
#PORotterdam
to
#POHull
at 21:00 is running on time. Check in opens at 15:00 and closes 90 minutes before departure. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
#PODOVER
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#POCALAIS
- UPDATE: Both ports are now open and our services will be resuming. We will sail from Dover at approximately 18:00 - 18:30 and a similar time from Calais. Please be advised that all services will be operating with significant delays due to adverse weather
We would like to announce that we will be sailing tomorrow in order to clear the back log of freight stuck in Kent. More information will be released later with regards to the schedule.
We are continuing to run our shuttle service from Dover tonight. Freight is now being held in the buffer zone, ready for the next sailings.
Our teams are working hard to maximise the number of freight units and passengers that we can carry across.
Next update at 05:00 26/12
โฐTonight's
#POHull
to
#PORotterdam
sailing at 20:30 is on time. Check in opens at 15:00 and closes 90 minutes before departure. Have a great journey!
#PODover
&
#POCalais
In light of recent non-essential business closures in France if you've already traveled outbound and wish to return today, we'll place you on the next available service. For all future bookings please follow this link