Port 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
01304 240400
Nautical Information
| Max. length for berth | 350m |
| Max. draught | 10.5m |
| More info draught | - |
| Max. air draught | - |
| More info air draught | no restriction |
| Anchorage available | no |
| Anchorage compulsory | n/a |
| Ships tenders allowed | n/a |
| Pilotage compulsory | yes |
| Tugs available | yes |
| Tidal movement/range | 3.2 - 6.0m |
| Ballast water disposal | yes |
| Garbage disposal | yes |
| No. of quays | 4 |
| Quay length total | 1350m |
| Quay depth, m | 10.5m |
| Bunkering | yes |
| Water | yes |
Sustainability Information
Are ships allowed burn HFO using:
✔ Open loop
✔ Closed loop
✔ Hybrid loop
✔ Compliant IMO Fuel
Open loop operation with permission from Harbour Master.On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:
LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:
✔ Road tanker (truck) on the quay
Supplying alternative fuels:
Yes
Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:
No
Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:
No