Why do we ask for your DOB?

Why do you need to know my date of birth? You’ve never wanted it before?

As part of a European Union directive (Directive 2010/65/EU) we are required to collect the full name, date of birth and nationality of every passenger travelling to or from France in order for the authorities to undertake entry and exit checks. This is called Advance Passenger Information – or API.

To speed up your journey through our ports, you should supply this information to us online before you travel. If you don’t give us these details in advance, you will be stopped at boarding and asked to add your API to your booking before continuing on your journey. API information can be added online through Manage My Account at any time once you have booked.

These changes do not apply to travel to or from the Channel Islands and the UK or inter island travel.