To ease your preparations, we gathered some information and tips about the ferry-connectionsto the UK

1. The teams are asked to organise their ferry rides self-reliant.
2. You do not necessarily have to take the ferry from Calais to Doverto set foot on the island. Two additional possibilities are listed below.
3. Generally, it is no problem to book the next departing ferry directly in Calais. Booking in advance is not mandatory.
4. On the 11th of May, all teams will have crossed the starting line in Brussels by 12.30 p.m. The first roadbook challenges will not need to be solved before arriving England.
5. In case you would like to book a ferry in advance, you have to plan by yourself how long the drive to Calais/Dunkirk takes you.
6. On the first stage, in Continental-Europe you are free to use the highways.
7. The advantage of booking the ferry tickets in advance is the lower price. The disadvantage is the loss of flexibility.
8. DFDSprovides a special offer for all teams of the Knights of the Island rally. The discount codes can be found below.

Ferry connections to Great Britain

Calais - Dover:
Over 30 daily connections, at least one per hour. DFDS and P[&]O Ferries are the two biggest operators on this route.
Alternatives:
Dunkirk - Doverby ferry (daily around 12 crossings) or
Calais - Folkestonethrough the Eurotunnel.

Recommendations for your return trip

Ferry connection Newcastle - Amsterdam.
To all teams that like to travel back to the European mainland at the day of the finish (21st of May) we recommend the crossing from Newcastle (90 km South from the Scottish border) to Amsterdam. DFDS is offering a crossing in the late afternoon. We strictly recommend pre-bookingthis connection!

DFDS discount for all teams of the Knights of the Island rally

Ferry connection Dunkirk-Dover and Newcastle-Amsterdam. Allteams that like to travel back to the European mainland comfortably and easily we recommend the crossing by DFDS. The ferry company is offering up to 12 crossings per day from Dunkirk to Dover and one crossing in the late afternoon from Newcastle to Ijmuiden, Amsterdam. Newcastle is located 90 km South of the Scottish border. All rally teams obtain a 15 % discount on crossings incl. cabin and vehicle from DFDS. The discounted crossings are subject to availability and can be booked while supplies last.