Cruise
Explore over 120 vineyards, 30 castles and the iconic White Cliffs during a day in Dover
How to get here
CT1 AND CT2
Dover Cruise Terminals
Western Docks
Dover
Kent
CT17 9DQ
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WD4
New Marina Curve Road
Marina Curve
Dover
Kent
CT17 9FQ
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Check the cruise schedule to see where your ship will be berthed.
By Train
Dover Priory is the nearest train station to Dover Cruise Terminals, with High-Speed train services to London St Pancras International which take just 66 minutes.
A station shuttle service also runs on selected dates. The cruise terminals are a 30-40 minute walk from Dover Priory.
By Taxi
There is a taxi rank outside Dover Cruise Terminal 1 and 2 where taxis will be waiting when you arrive from a cruise. You will also find a taxi rank outside Dover Priory railway station.
By Air
The nearest airports offering direct flights from worldwide destinations are Heathrow (95 mins) and Gatwick (78 mins).
For Cruise Passengers Arriving in Dover
Make the most out of your day in Dover, explore all that the seaside town and the surrounding areas have to offer. If you want to experience an adventure but aren’t sure where to start, we have two services available for all Port of Call passengers.
Town and Castle Shuttle Bus
YMS Travel offers a convenient ‘hop-on/hop-off’ shuttle bus service running between the cruise terminals, train stations, 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.
Please note: On turnaround calls, a limited service operates between the cruise terminal and the train station only
Friendly Welcome Desk
In partnership with Dover District Council, we offer a Visitor Welcome Desk in both terminals, staffed by friendly and knowledgeable guides ready to provide expert advice on making the most of your day in Dover.
For more information of the shuttle bus and to see the schedule visit the YMS Travel Website.
Before your visit download the map below
Accessibility
If guests have requested an accessible cabin through their cruise line, our staff can assist with wheelchair support. We recommend that all passengers first discuss their specific needs with their cruise line.
Our terminals provide:
Disabled toilets within both terminals
Toilets and Washrooms both including disabled facilities.
Lifts and Escalators to all floors
Providing access to all levels.
Accessible Walkways
Easy access walkways for all passengers to use.
Passenger boarding bridges
Non-tender port with passenger boarding bridges at all berths.
Valet Parking Service
Onsite Valet parking service.
If you have any questions regarding accessibility on board your cruise ship, please contact your cruise line for more information.
Car parking
Dover Cruise Terminal has the ability to offer on-site and parking facilities, providing secure, conveniently located parking while you’re away, with no waiting for your car to be delivered on your return.
Port of Dover has contracted SCH sister company and leading cruise passenger valet parking providers Cruise and Passenger Services (CPS) to deliver an exceptional parking and transit experience for its cruise customers.
CPS will utilise on-site and undercover parking facilities in the Port to offer safe and secure parking with a seamless transit to the Terminal and will also be responsible for bookings and marshalling for the facilities, ensuring a pleasant and hassle-free journey to Dover’s two cruise terminals.
CPS’ specialist service includes ease of booking via a call centre or website, personal meet and greets, and car moving service from terminal to secure car park, safeguarding the vehicle during the passengers’ cruise and then return of the vehicle when passengers arrive back.
Get in touch
If you would like to get in touch with Port of Dover, or have any feedback you would like to send, please fill in the form below.
Tel: +44 (0) 1304 240 400
Email: cruise@portofdover.com
