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05/10/2026
Dover Cruise welcomes its final inaugural call of the season from Viking Mira
Dover has celebrated the last of five inaugural calls in 2026, as Viking’s newest ship; the four-month-old Viking Mira, arrived…
17/09/2026
Port of Dover wins Sustainability Initiative of the Year at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026 for its carbon net-zero campaign
The Port of Dover has been officially recognised as a global leader in sustainability at the Seatrade Cruise Awards milestone…
05/09/2026
Statement – Incident in Dover – FINAL @ 12:30
Following this morning’s protest, Port of Dover can confirm that operations have returned to normal.
14/08/2026
Important Customs Clearance Announcement from Motis and the Port of Dover
HM Government has confirmed that Sevington Inland Border Facility (IBF) will cease providing Transit services in early 2027. The operational…
06/08/2026
Celebrating a century of women making waves across the English Channel
Dover Channel Swimming Festival. Monday 31st August 2026 – 10am – 5pm. Dover Waterfront
03/08/2026
Dover Cruise and international maritime charity Stella Maris officially open new cruise crew lounge
Stella Maris, the Port of Dover, Carnival Cruise Line, the Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Bishop Paul Hendricks attended the…
20/07/2026
Statement – First weekend of Summer Getaway
We would like to thank all of our customers over the past busy summer getaway weekend for adhering to our…
15/07/2026
Iconic tall ship Nao Victoria to arrive in Dover for public viewing from 21st to 31st August 2026.
The Nao Victoria is a stunning replica of the first ever ship to fully sail the world. Her arrival follows…
08/07/2026
Azamara Cruises AzAmazing event takes over Dover Castle for the second time.
Azamara cruise guests experienced Dover’s world class heritage at its finest on 2nd July, as Dover Castle was transformed into…
26/06/2026
Harbour water quality update – Friday 26th June
We are pleased that results from yesterday’s sampling show signs of improvement, following the sewage outfall incident earlier this week…
23/06/2026
Travel Advice for Severe Weather Warning
A Severe Weather alert has been issued across Kent for the coming days due to rising temperatures.
17/06/2026
One of the UK’s biggest coastal family festivals returns to make a splash in 2026.
The Dover Harbour Festival is here on 4th and 5th July, bringing an action-packed weekend of coastal adventure for families…