Cruises from Dover
Photos: Dave Croker (CC BY-SA 2.0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Edward Liu, Waldemar Arias Gouvêa Jr, Manuel Garcia, Damian Mazur, Zbyněk Bostík · via Google Maps
Dover's Western Docks cruise terminals 1 and 2 handle sailings from several cruise lines. Saga Cruises, Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines all operate from this port, alongside smaller cruise operators.
The dual-terminal setup at Western Docks means multiple ships can be accommodated simultaneously, making Dover a significant departure point for UK cruisers. The port's infrastructure supports a range of cruise itineraries and vessel sizes.
Getting to Dover
As a UK departure port, Dover is accessible by road and rail from across southern England and beyond. The port's location on the south coast makes it convenient for passengers in the south-east and those travelling from further afield.
Terminal
Western Docks cruise terminals 1 and 2. Saga, Fred. Olsen, Ambassador and smaller lines.
No Dover deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
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Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
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Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Nearest ports with live deals
Cruise terminal
Dover Cruise Terminal
4.3 (676)
Western Docks, Dover CT17 9DQ
01304 240400 Google Maps Directions Website
Check your cruise documents for your ship's terminal — larger ports have several.
Hotels near the terminal
Top-rated places to stay the night before you sail. Ratings and prices from Google.
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Photo: Park Inn Palace · via Google Maps -
Photo: Travelodge Dover · via Google Maps Travelodge Dover
4.3 (1,611)0.4 km from the port
Unit 8, St James Retail & Leisure Park, St James St, Dover
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Photo: Premier Inn Dover Central (Eastern Ferry Terminal) hotel · via Google Maps Premier Inn Dover Central (Eastern Ferry Terminal) hotel
4.2 (1,997)0.6 km from the port
Marine Court, Marine Parade, Dover
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Photo: Premier Inn Dover (A20) hotel · via Google Maps Premier Inn Dover (A20) hotel
4.2 (928)4.2 km from the port
Folkestone Rd, Dover
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Photo: Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton · via Google Maps Dover Marina Hotel & Spa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4.1 (2,972)0.7 km from the port
Waterloo Cres, Dover
Parking near the terminal
Car parks and cruise-parking operators most reviewed on Google — book ahead in peak season.
- Relyon Cruise and Port Parking 4.9 (73)2.4 km from the port Google Maps
- Port Parking 5.0 (1)1.5 km from the port Google Maps