Luggage Allowance
Each ferry company has its own rules with regards to luggage allowance. With this in mind we recommend you check the operators policy prior to travelling.
But as a general rule of thumb. If you are travelling in a vehicle, then you can take as much as you can fit in your car. Bear in mind, that there is no access to the car deck during sailings. So you may want to take a small piece of hand luggage to take anything important items around the ship with you.
If you are travelling as a foot passenger, you should be able to carry your own luggage by yourself. This includes getting your luggage onto and off of the ferry. Not all operators provide assistance for luggage.
Brittany Ferries Luggage Allowance
There are no formal baggage handling services at our ports.
Please note that we do not provide assistance to foot passengers with their luggage between the ferry terminal and the ship. We recommend that you limit your luggage to a maximum of two pieces of luggage weighing 20kg per crossing.
Although there are escalators, lifts and trolleys available at various points. We recommend for your own comfort and convenience that you only travel with luggage which you can easily carry yourself.
DFDS
Foot passengers must be able to carry their own luggage and are responsible for getting it from the terminal building to the ship and vice versa.
Vehicle passengers cannot access the car deck during the voyage. So please bring anything you may need during the voyage with you when leaving your car.
If you have any special luggage requirements, please let us know before booking to avoid disappointment.
Irish Ferries
Car Passengers
Passengers travelling by car may bring as much personal luggage as they can fit into their vehicle.
Foot-Passengers
Dublin / Holyhead route
Foot-passengers may only bring small items of personal luggage on board (handbag, laptop, baby changing bag etc). Larger items of luggage must be transported in suitcases/bags/rucksacks/wheel base cases and put through our luggage handling facilities. We do not carry loose items of any weight except for pushchairs/buggies used for the sole purpose of transporting young children.
For your comfort all luggage put through this system is ticketed. Passengers are responsible for getting their own luggage to and from the luggage carousels and they must be able to comfortably carry it themselves. Please note that luggage is limited to 2 suitcases per person and each suitcase/bag must not weigh more than 22kg.
The luggage will be processed through our luggage handling facilities at check-in and may be collected at the luggage carousel in the terminal building on arrival. All items of personal luggage should be well labelled. Please note that the luggage is stowed on the car deck so you will have no access to it during the voyage.
Day trip passengers – passengers without cars may take one small piece hand luggage only (handbag, laptop, baby changing bag).
Rosslare / Pembroke route and Dublin France route
Passengers must be able to comfortably carry their own luggage and are responsible for getting it from the terminal building to the ship and vice versa. Access to and from the ship is either via a covered walkway or by special dedicated bus from the terminal building to the ship.
Stena Line Luggage Allowance
Hand Luggage Allowance
It is permitted to carry one item of hand luggage per person (max. 12kg / dimensions 60cm x 50cm x 40cm) onboard our ferry. Also, it is possible to carry a 2 extra luggage items (max. weight 20kg). Please note, these items of luggage must be checked-in on our day sailings. If you’ve booked an overnight sailing with a cabin, then your luggage can to be placed in your cabin.
Stena Line is entitled to request a surcharge for extra baggage.
Transportation of Hazardous Goods or Luggage
In relation to our onboard safety policy, the following items may be carried under strict conditions or are not permitted onboard;
- Hazardous substances/goods
- Firearms and shooting weapons
- Explosives and flammable substances
- Chemical and toxic substances
Hazardous Substances/Goods
Hazardous and dangerous goods are not permitted onboard, except in special circumstances or with special conditions, details of which can be obtained on request from our Customer Service Team. There is a list of all hazardous substances / goods in the “International Maritime Code for Hazardous Substances” issued by the “Inter-Governmental Maritime Consultative Organization” (IMCO). Also, additional items may not be permitted onboard which fall under Stena Line’s national legislation or regulations. Please contact our Customer Service Team on 03447 707 070 if you are unsure.
Explosives, Firearms and Drugs
Transportation of firearms for sporting purposes are permitted under limited and strict conditions. You must contact our Customer Service Team in advance of travel on 03447 707 070. Please note that the transportation of live ammunition, explosives and drugs onboard are strictly prohibited.
Sharp Objects
Transportation of knives and other sharp objects (such as pocket knife and nail files etc.) onboard are not permitted.
P&O Ferries
P&O Ferries baggage allowance is dependant on which route you are sailing on. So the exact route you are travelling on will have to be selected in order to see what fees you will be charged for. Below is some general information.
Is there a luggage limit for passengers?
No as a coach takes foot passengers from the terminal to the ferry and from the ferry to the terminal. We do however recommend hand luggage only.
The bus is locked and stays on board for the crossing, so passengers can leave their luggage and collect it on arrival at the terminal.
