Ferry & Tunnel Bookings. Competitive rates on all our routes
Ferry & tunnel bookings
Over 800 routes now available in the Vrio platform
Ferry & tunnel bookings
Over 800 routes now available in the Vrio platform
What if we took the hassle out of ferry bookings?
Ferry & tunnel bookings
OVER 800 ROUTES NOW AVAILABLE IN THE VRIO PLATFORM
- Benefit from the most reliable network of ferry crossings available and competitive access to the Eurotunnel.
- Professionalism and performance – no matter the size of your fleet.
- Reservations for heavy loads, special transport, dangerous goods and awkward destinations, guaranteeing maximum profitability for your business.
Ferry auto list
SIMPLICITY: ARRIVE AND BOARD
By using the auto list, you don´t need to make reservations anymore. The only effort required from you is registering the license plate of your fleet beforehand.
- SAVE TIME: Reduce the time spent pre-booking. Using this new service will put an end to making reservations in advance. Just board.
- ALWAYS THE BEST PRICE: Keep getting the best prices offered in the market.
- FLEXIBILITY: No penalty in case of unforeseen events, no shows or route changes.
Over 800 very competitively priced routes can be accessed from our single management platform.
Choose the crossing that best suits your needs and your drivers’ driving times.
Quick and simple! Book your crossings with all the optional data required to personalise your journey to avoid hassle in the ports.
Optimise your route by selecting the route that saves you time and money.
Email and text reservation confirmations available.
Our specialised customer service team mis waiting to help you.
Manage your bookings from Copilot
Consult old or pending bookings in Copilot with full unlimited access to the information you require. Book real time and get instant confirmation where possible to give you instant peace of mind.
A network of crossings opening and connecting your business
Ferry routes can often help your business save valuable time and money. Have a look through the crossings available on your busiest routes and see if they might help you increase margin. We have competitive rates for small and large vehicles, heavy loads and specific transport requirements such as dangerous goods etc.
Services aboard
We work with the very best ferry and tunnel operators to ensure high quality service and choice options when aboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Consult our Frequently Asked Questions section to help answer any questions you may have about the services we offer.
Are the prices and timetables updated in Vrio Copilot?
Yes! Our booking platform is updated daily to reflect any changes to crossing times or pricing information.
What do I do if I lose the booking confirmation or if I need to send it to a driver?
Tienes toda la información sobre tu reserva en tu Panel de Control. También te haremos llegar la confirmación a través de email y/o SMS.
Can I carry dangerous goods?
Yes! We will the require the DGN information relating to the goods your are transporting in order to ensure the reservation correctly reflects your load. Get in touch should you have any specific questions.
How do I cancel a reservation?
You can modify all your reservations in Vrio Copilot selecting the “Cancel” function next to each booking on the right-hand side. It is important that you cancel any bookings (particularly date and time specific crossings) in advance as no-show fees might be applied. This applies particularly to busy routes.
How long does it take to get a booking confirmation?
Generally, bookings are confirmed in a matter of minutes. In the case of more complex routes or ferry companies that do not operate a 24h booking service then some delays might occur. We work to ensure that you get the confirmation ASAP and we are always available to help keep you fully informed.
What is a “Waiting List”
Due to high seasonal demand on certain routes, certain ferry companies operate a waiting list system. We work hard to ensure that our customers get their confirmations as quickly as possible.
What is an “Open-Ticket” and how long is it valid?
In general, an Open-Ticket is valid for 24 hours. The following routes however operate a slightly longer period:
- Calais – Dover (Vice Versa): 5 days
- Eurotunnel: You can make use of your reservation one day before or two days after the reservation date.
- Rodby – Puttgarde: 48 hours
What is the BAF?
BAF is the acronym used for the term “Bunker Adjustment Factor”, which can also be interpreted as a “fuel adjustment factor”.
It is a price surcharge mechanism that is used by each of the different shipping companies that allows them to modify their pricing to help counter fluctuating oil prices.
As ferry operators are heavily dependent on hydrocarbons as a fuel source, the BAF charge allows them to minimize the economic impact of fluctuations in oil pricing. The BAF price is established by each shipping company that is separate from the base price of each reservation.
Normally, the BAF price for each shipping company is established monthly (from the first day of the month to the last). However, some shipping companies modify their BAF pricing using different periods (for example, from the 5th of the current month to the 5th of the following month, or valid until further notice).
What is Marpol?
The term Marpol is an abbreviation for the term “Marine Pollution”, it was adopted at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1973. It refers to the surcharge that each shipping company includes due to the rules established to limit the amount of sulphur used in the fuel that powers the ships, thus reducing the pollution levels generated on these routes.
Shipping companies generally include this surcharge in the BAF but there are exceptions.
What is the port tax?
As of July 19, 2020, an additional fee of €6 (£5) was established from Dover for all trips originating or ending in this port, the fee is charged by the port and are normally passed on to the final customer. They are normally assessed based on the number of passengers, size or tonnage of the ship but other factors may be included depending on the policy of each port.
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