How to Change Your Ferry Ticket Booking and Key Considerations
Managing your ferry ticket booking to better suit your travel plans can often be done, but there are a few key steps and considerations to keep in mind. Below, we’ll provide general guidance on how to determine availability, cost implications, and the procedures for booking modifications.
1. Checking Availability for Ticket Modifications
Changes to ferry ticket bookings depend heavily on availability for your desired new travel dates. If the specific date you wish to travel is fully booked, you'll need to look for alternative dates. For instance, in scenarios where travel dates between 20–30 August were unavailable, alternative options might include earlier or later dates such as 18 August or 3 September. Being flexible with your travel dates often improves the likelihood of securing a new booking.
2. Cost Implications of Changing Your Ferry Ticket
When modifying a booking, additional costs may apply, which vary based on multiple factors such as the route, class, and availability. Price changes are usually non-static and can be highly time-sensitive. For example, adding seating or upgrading tickets for certain dates might cost more, and these quotes are often valid only for a limited time. Travelers are encouraged to act promptly when an opportunity becomes available to secure their new itinerary at the given cost.
3. How to Make Changes to Your Booking
The process for modifying your ferry booking depends on the ferry operator. For some bookings, changes cannot be made directly via AFerry and must be handled directly with the ferry company. For instance, if you booked with Trasmediterranea, you'll need to contact the ferry operator Naviera Armas/Trasmediterranea to process changes. Always check the modification procedure for your specific booking, and note that some operators may provide customer support via phone or their official website.
4. Restrictions and Other Considerations
Some restrictions may apply when changing a ferry ticket. For example, it is not possible to modify tickets if the reservation was made more than a year ago, as the booking will be considered expired. Before requesting a change, ensure your booking still qualifies to be amended.
Summary and Recommendations
Always check availability and be flexible with your dates to improve chances of securing a change.
Be aware of potential additional costs and act quickly to secure price quotes.
Determine whether you can modify your booking through AFerry or need to contact the ferry operator directly.
Verify that your booking is still within the allowable time frame for changes.
By following these steps and keeping these considerations in mind, you’ll be better prepared to modify your ferry ticket booking efficiently.