Duty free has returned on board, with savings of up to 50% when you sail to and from the UK to France or Spain. Treat yourself with some great deals to on top brands. Plus enjoy savings on spirits, wines and tobacco.
Discover savings on top brands, including Chanel, Dior, Hugo Boss, and Jean Paul Gaultier, as well as on cosmetics and skincare, fashion, jewellery and accessories – it’s a great excuse to treat yourself.
There’s also duty free savings and special buys on a number of spirits and wines, with many of your favourite tipples, and new tastes yet to be discovered! Huge savings can also be found on tobacco products.
Savings and allowances differ depending on your destination, so before you buy, please see our overview below, or ask a member of our team when on board.
There is a limit to the number of duty free products you can bring back. Your allowance will vary depending on whether you are travelling to an EU country from the UK or returning to the UK from the EU.
| Wine, Spirits & Tobacco | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Wine | 18 litres of still wine |
| Spirits | 4 litres of spirits or alcohol over 22% ABV OR 9 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcoholic drink less than 22% ABV |
| Tobacco | 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g tobacco OR any proportional combination of the above |
| Any other goods | £390 worth of any goods such as fragrances, cosmetics, souvenirs, gifts and electrical products |
| Wine, Spirits & Tobacco | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Wine | 4 litres of still wine |
| Spirits | 1 litre of spirits or alcohol over 22% ABV OR 2 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcoholic drink less than 22% ABV |
| Tobacco | 200 cigarettes OR 100 cigarillos OR 50 cigars OR 250g tobacco OR any proportional combination of the above |
| Any other goods | 430€ (150€ if under 15) worth of any goods such as fragrances, cosmetics, souvenirs, gifts and electrical products |
This allowance is the maximum you can bring back whether bought duty free or duty paid. Duty paid items are any items purchased in France or Spain i.e. in supermarkets, shops etc. Should you exceed this, you will be charged duty on the full amount in your possession.
Passengers aged over 18 years travelling between the United Kingdom (UK) and France or Spain (EU) may purchase the above items for personal use without paying tax or duty. It is each individual’s responsibility to ensure that they do not exceed their allowances. If you do not declare any additional items to customs, you will be required to pay the tax or duty, or have your items seized.
| Wine, Spirits & Tobacco | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Wine | 90 litres of still wine |
| Spirits | 10 litre of spirits or alcohol over 22% ABV AND 20 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcoholic drink less than 22% ABV |
| Tobacco | 200 cigarettes AND 100 cigarillos AND 50 cigars AND 250g tobacco |
| Wine, Spirits & Tobacco | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Wine | 90 litres of still wine |
| Spirits | 10 litre of spirits or alcohol over 22% ABV AND 20 litres of sparkling wine or fortified wine or other alcoholic drink less than 22% ABV |
| Tobacco | 800 cigarettes AND 400 cigarillos AND 200 cigars AND 1kg tobacco |
The sale of alcohol and tobacco products onboard is forbidden to people under the age of 18 years. Proof of age may be required.
Please drink responsibly - drinkaware.co.uk
TOBACCO SERIOUSLY DAMAGES HEALTH - SOURCE: EEC COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/662.
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Due to the current Coronavirus situation our onboard services are limited with bars, cinemas, games rooms and children’s play areas closed until further notice.
Cigarettes, cigars and tobaccos are available when travelling on our ferry crossings to France and Spain.
