Onboard

Time to Relax

Relaxing Onboard - Dunkirk to Dover

Ferry travel is a comfortable and relaxing way to travel compared to flying. No long queues, no fastening your seatbelts and plenty of space to relax. Both routes have quiet areas where you can enjoy the short journey taking in the sea views or for a more luxurious experience, why not upgrade to the Premium Lounge?

Premium Lounge

For an extra special crossing, why not treat yourself and upgrade to our exclusive Premium Lounge? This all-inclusive, luxurious private lounge is open 24 hours a day and is available for all ages.

You'll enjoy:

Fresh fruit
Sweet & savoury snacks
Sandwiches, baguettes & hot rolls
Vegan and vegetarian food options
A selection of premium teas
Johnsons Bellagio Arabica coffee
Prosecco, red wine & white wine
Freshly squeezed orange & apple juice
A selection of soft drinks

Refreshments and snacks subject to availability

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Onboard Experience

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Dunkirk Route Duty Free

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Wave goodbye to mainland prices and browse big brands in our onboard shop. With regular offers on cosmetics, perfume, confectionery and alcohol, you’ll find a great deal on your crossing to Dunkirk.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

Restaurants

With fish & chips and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon will be open during busier crossings.

Stay Connected

Our free and fast on-board WiFi keeps you connected onboard. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience to the often slower satellite WiFi which is used by many other ferry companies.

Family Fun

Pirates’ Island play area is a great place for children to spend time during the crossing and our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep them busy around the ship as they try to find Jack’s treasure.

Ship Overview

The modern vessels on our Dover to Dunkirk route boast excellent facilities to keep everyone entertained as they sail. Find out more here.

Priority Boarding

Start your holiday sooner with Priority Boarding, for just £10 per car, which allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark. Avoid potential queues, drive onboard and spend a relaxing crossing looking forward to your trip.

Upgrade to Priority Boarding

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After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we are now in the running for the World title.

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