P&O Ferries connects the UK with France, Belgium and Ireland on key cross-border routes including Dover–Calais and Hull–Rotterdam. EU maritime passenger rights apply to eligible international sailings.
Your rights with P&O Ferries
- 25% compensation for a 1-hour departure delay; 50% for 2 hours, 75% for 3 hours, 100% for 4+ hours.
- Right to rerouting on an alternative P&O sailing or a full refund when your crossing is cancelled.
- Assistance with refreshments, meals and hotel accommodation during extended port delays.
- Submit your complaint to P&O Ferries within 2 months of the disrupted journey.
Tips for claiming
- Your P&O booking reference is in your confirmation email — keep the e-ticket PDF.
- Dover–Calais is P&O's busiest route; note scheduled vs actual departure from the terminal screen.
- For Hull–Rotterdam overnight sailings, delays at embarkation also count under EU rules.
Claim with P&O Ferries