Check-in made simple.

For all passengers

• Booking confirmation — printed or on your phone. Your booking reference number is all you need.
• Valid passport — required for all passengers travelling between Ireland and France. ID cards are not accepted for Irish/UK citizens.
• Vehicle registration — if you're bringing a car, campervan, or motorcycle.

If you're travelling with pets

• EU pet passport — with up-to-date rabies vaccination (administered at least 21 days before travel).
• Microchip certificate — your pet must be microchipped.
• Tapeworm treatment — administered 1–5 days before travel (for travel into Ireland).

Good to have

• European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or travel insurance details.
• Driving licence and motor insurance certificate (green card if required).
• Any prescription medication you may need during the 18-hour crossing.

Rosslare Europort

Follow signs for Brittany Ferries when you arrive at the port. Drive to the check-in booths, where staff will scan your booking and issue boarding passes. You'll then be directed to a waiting lane.

The terminal has a restaurant, waterfront bar, waiting area with seating, shops, a children's play area, baby changing facilities, and a bureau de change. Car hire desks and the Department of Agriculture office are also on site.

Cherbourg

The ferry terminal is well-signposted from the N13. Check-in booths are located at the entrance to the port area. A free shuttle service runs between the car park and the terminal building.

Facilities include tourist information, fast food, baby changing, and nearby train connections to the city centre (about 5 minutes).

The boarding process

Once check-in is complete, you'll wait in your vehicle in the marshalling area. Port staff will direct lanes of vehicles onto the ship when boarding begins, usually 30–45 minutes before departure.

Drive onto the car deck following crew directions, park where indicated, and take your essentials (overnight bag, valuables, medication) up to the passenger decks. The car deck is closed during the crossing, so take everything you'll need.

Foot passengers

Foot passengers board via a separate walkway. Follow signs in the terminal for foot passenger boarding. You'll be guided to the passenger decks directly.

Pets

If you've booked a kennel, you'll settle your pet in before heading to the passenger decks. Kennel facilities are located on the vehicle deck. You can visit your pet during designated times during the crossing.