Sailing Check-in
Please note Irish Ferries use the 24 hour clock. Check-in times differ depending on the route etc. You must ensure that you are through the check-in point before the times advised below:
Great Britain / Ireland Routes – latest check-in time
- Travelling with coach – 1 hours before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type - 30 minutes before departure
- Travelling on foot or cycling – 30 minutes before departure
France / Ireland Routes – latest check-in time
- Travelling with coach – 2 hours before departure
- Travelling with Motorcycle - 1 hour 30 minutes before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type - 1 hour before departure
- Travelling on foot or cycling– 1 hour before departure
Notes:
Passengers travelling with guide dogs or any domestic animal on the Ireland France route must check in 2 hours before departure. Please allow a little extra time if you need to collect tickets at the port.
Great Britain / France Routes – latest check-in time
- Travelling with coach – 2 hours before departure
- Travelling with motorcycle- 1 hour before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type- 1 hour before departure
Notes: In Calais port, border control processing is after you check-in - please ensure you allow enough time to complete both check-in AND border control.