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 is a principal UK cruise departure port, with two dedicated cruise terminals at the Western Docks. The port serves several major cruise operators, making it a convenient option for UK holidaymakers looking to embark on a cruise holiday.
Cruise Lines from Dover
Three established cruise lines operate from Dover: Saga Cruises, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, and Ambassador Cruise Line. In addition to these operators, smaller cruise lines also use the port, providing passengers with a range of cruise options and itineraries.
Terminal Facilities
The port operates two cruise terminals at the Western Docks, both equipped to handle modern cruise vessels. This dual-terminal setup allows the port to manage multiple ships and passenger volumes efficiently, supporting the various cruise lines that depart from Dover throughout the year.
Terminal
Western Docks cruise terminals 1 and 2. Saga, Fred. Olsen, Ambassador and smaller lines.
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
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