Destination Information
Dover is the premier hub port for cruise lines in the South East of England. It's one of the busiest turnaround ports in Britain and Northern Europe welcoming over 20 individual cruise lines and 200,000 discerning cruise passengers every year. Located just 76 miles east of London, Dover is England’s gateway to Europe. Dover has the capacity to accommodate four ships at once. It is also perfectly positioned for turnaround or port of call visits for Northern Europe, the Baltic, Eastern Mediterranean and USA, enabling you to offer a wide variety of itineraries, with excellent accommodation and historic attractions.
Peter Wright
Head of Cruise
Port of Dover, Harbour House, Marine Parade
CT17 9BU Dover
United Kingdom
Head of Cruise
Port of Dover, Harbour House, Marine Parade
CT17 9BU Dover
United Kingdom
07545716606
Harbour Highlights
Good to know
| Passenger terminal | yes |
| City centre distance | 2.25km |
YMS Travel offers a convenient ‘hop-on/hop-off’ shuttle bus service running between the cruise terminals, Dover’s Market Square, and Dover Castle throughout the day. Tickets are available for purchase from the bus driver and are valid for the entire day. The last bus departs an hour before the ship’s departure.
| Airport name | London Gatwick Airport |
| Airport distance | 123km |
Port Gallery