Onboard

Onboard - Newhaven to Dieppe

Onboard our Ferries from Newhaven to Dieppe

Our Newhaven-Dieppe ferry Côte d'Albâtre departs twice daily and takes just four hours to reach her destination.

With onboard facilities including a restaurant, a shop, play areas and a bar boasting stunning sea views through its floor to ceiling windows, your holiday will start the moment you step onboard. All passengers have access to reclining lounge seats during the crossing to France, but if you prefer you can book your own private cabin for a small extra fee.

Onboard experience

Restaurants

Choose between a full English or continental breakfast, vegetarian options, hot meals & our special kid’s menu.

Sleeping

Relax in a comfortable reclining seat in the quiet lounge area, or for extra comfort why not add a cabin to your booking?

Shopping

Selling a wide variety of products from toys and games to perfume and cosmetics, you'll find everything you need in our onboard shop.

Family

Sit back and relax as the children make the most of the onboard soft play area, while the older ones can enjoy the video games and cartoons.

Newhaven - Dieppe Wildlife Watching

Observe whales with DFDS during your holidays! Enjoy the Orca program on our ferries from Newhaven to Dieppe

Ship overview

Built in 2005 and 2006, sister ships Côte d'Albâtre and Seven Sisters, operate on the Dieppe-Newhaven route. Take a closer look at our Côte d'Albâtre vessel.

Ferries to France

With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.

Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.

With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.

Only vehicle travel is permitted on our Dover - France routes. Foot passengers are not permitted.

Set sail with Ferries to France

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.

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