P&O Ferries sale - August 2025

About P&O Ferries

P&O Ferries—originally part of the 19th-century shipping giant P&O (Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company)—traces its roots to 1837 . While P&O began passenger cruises as early as 1844, ferry services were introduced in the late 1960s across the North Sea and English Channel, including key routes like Hull–Rotterdam, Dover–Calais, Southampton–Le Havre, and Irish Sea crossings

In 2002, P&O Ferries emerged as a consolidated brand following mergers that unified its Dover, Portsmouth, and North Sea operations.Owned by DP World (Dubai) since 2006 and repurchased in 2019, all its UK-registered ships were reflagged to Cyprus post‑Brexit for regulatory and tax efficiency

P&O Ferries Offer

Routes & Fleet

• Channel crossings: Dover–Calais (fast Ro‑Pax ferries like Spirit of France/Britain, and new double-ended P&O Pioneer/Liberte)
• North Sea: Hull–Rotterdam (and freight to Zeebrugge/Tilbury).
• Irish Sea: Cairnryan–Larne, plus seasonal occasional routes

Passenger Amenities

• Onboard: cafés, lounges, shops, play areas, pet zones, and Wi‑Fi across Channel ships via MTN broadband
• Reserved seating lounges with complimentary refreshments on short cross‑Channel trips

Freight & Business Services

• Freight “Pay & Go” accounts allow easy booking with card payment and flexible boarding on North Sea/Irish Sea routes.

How to book a crossing?

1. Visit the P&O Ferries website (main portal or freight site depending on your needs).

2. Choose your route, departure date, time, and type (passenger or freight).

3. Select extras, e.g., reserved seats or pet spaces.

4. Provide personal and vehicle details if applicable.

5. Checkout: card payment required at time of booking—like with airlines, paying later isn’t an option.

6. Upon booking, you'll receive an email with a reference.

7. On travel day, check‑in online or at the port; print or show your booking reference.

Account holders can login to check bookings or amend trips via the website .

Payment methods available:

• Credit/debit cards: accepted at booking (Visa, Mastercard, sometimes Amex) .

• Business accounts: freight customers can set up credit terms and pay post‑journey under contracts.

• Onboard purchases: cards or cash accepted at café, shopping, or Bureau de Change (currency exchange available on Dover–Calais).