P&O Pet Lounge

Brand new for 2022 and exclusive to our Dover to Calais route, our Pet Lounge is opening its doors and now you and your dog can relax and enjoy all the comfort, space and complimentary refreshments on board together.
Featuring a luxurious lounge for you and your 4 legged friend to travel in comfort and style, as well as an exercise area on the outside deck for some fresh air and stretching. Our large booths have plenty of space underneath to put your pets own bed down, as well as comfy leather sofas and seats for passengers.
For our human travellers the Pet Lounge also features a TV, charging points and plugs, a vending machine, and complimentary hot and cold beverages delivered by a dedicated steward. You and your pet will both love being in a dedicated space with like-minded passengers where you can both relax and feel much more comfortable.
For the best experience on board for you and your furry friend upgrade to the Pet Lounge now from just £12 each way.
Please note the Pet Lounge is only suitable for dogs.
What’s Included
The pet lounge isn’t just great for pets, our human travellers can enjoy the lunges Tv, charging points and plugs. As well as vending machines and complimentary hot and cold beverages delivered by a dedicated steward. As well as enjoying easy access from the car deck. Don’t forget you can share photo’s of you and your dog enjoying the experience online with our free on-board wifi.
Exercise Area
The outside area gives your and your dog a place to stretch, move around and get some fresh air. With an easy to clean floor for any messes.
Travel in Comfort
The seating in the Pet Lounge offers comfy sofas and seats for human travellers. As well as spacious areas in between seats for you and your dog to move around and play. With a dedicated space for their own bed, so they can relax in comfort beside you.
Is their any chance that other P&O routes to france will have pet lounges in the future
Hi Gordon
While we haven’t heard of any other P&O routes switching to having pet lounges, we think its a really great idea. We hope they decide to do more. I think if there was enough demand of it, then they would do it. Fingers crossed it happens one day!
Hi, I will be travelling with my two fur babies in around a week’s time, they have never sailed before and always travelled by the train. Can I ask about the check in process.for dogs, is this a dedicated terminal as it is for the train, and what nearby parks or exercise areas at Calais for a well need bathroom break?
Thanks for your service
Hi Ian
Great to hear you are taking your fur babies with you! I am not sure if there is a dedicated terminal for pets to be checked in, but I can tell you that for dogs in the Pet Lounge. Check in closes 90mins before departure. So please arrive prior to that. Both Dover and Calais have dedicated pet areas once you have checked in, so there is plenty of opportunity for your fur babies to stretch their paws and enjoy some playtime in the open-air! The P&O staff will be happy to direct you to these dedicated pet areas once you’ve checked in, just ask them for directions. I’ve Linked the P&O Ferries Travelling with a Pet FAQs page for you, just so you have a little more information. Have a wonderful holiday and i hope this helps!
Is there any chance of this Pet Area being considered for the Rotterdam to Hull route? Given the increase of passengers with pets, it would certainly make our crossing more enjoyable.
Hi Sam
While we haven’t heard if this will be considered for the Hull to Rotterdam route route, we definitely think it would be a great idea. If it is any use, Dog Friendly cabins are available on this route. The cabins are within easy access to the car park and dog exercise area. Thank you for your comment.
Good morning,
I would like to travel with my dog without a car. My question is, is it possible to only buy a ticket for 1 person + 1 dog (without a ticket for a car)
Thanks for your help
Hi Camille
Unfortunately, you cannot travel as a foot passenger with a dog on this route. You would have to take your car. Your dog could go into the pet lounge or remain in your vehicle. I’m sorry for the inconvenience.