Ships' Overview - Dover to France
Ships' Overview
The 6 modern vessels on our Dover to Dunkirk and Dover to Calais ferry routes to France up to 54 times every day and boast excellent facilities to keep everyone entertained as they sail.
Visit our onboard facilities pages to find out more about the dining, shopping and other amenities on our ships.
Our flagged vessels
UK Flagged Vessels
We have 3 UK flagged vessels operating on the Channel:
- Dover Seaways
- Delft Seaways
- Dunkerque Seaways
French flagged vessels
We have 3 French flagged vessels operating on the Channel:
- Côte Des Dunes
- Côte Des Flandres
- Côte d’Opale
Dover Seaways, Delft Seaways & Dunkerque Seaways
These 3 sister ships were built in 2005. The ships are of Scandinavian design and have a light and airy atmosphere. The ships have a number of dining venues, a café, play areas, a shop, private lounge and facilities for commercial drivers.
Technical Details:
- Length: 186m
- Width: 28m
- Cruising Speed: 20.5 knots
- Passengers: 1000
- Cars: 250
- Year Built: 2005
- Flag: UK
Côte Des Dunes and Côte Des Flandres Ships' Overview
Côte Des Dunes and Côte Des Flandres are our two new ships launched on the route between Dover and Calais. Both vessels were fully refurbished in January 2016. The modern facilities include a restaurant, a snack bar, a café, play areas, a shop, premium lounge and facilities for commercial drivers.
Technical Details:
- Length: 186m
- Width: 28m
- Cruising Speed: 25knots
- Engine Output:4 x Engines total power 39,000 KW
- Passengers: 1500
- Cars: 400
- Year built: Côte Des Flandres-2004 / Côte Des Dunes-2001
- Flag: France
Côte d’Opale Ship Overview
Building began on the Côte d’Opale in 2019 and she set sail on our Dover – Calais route in summer 2021. Part of the E-Flexer series of ships, the Côte d’Opale is our longest ship on the channel. Facilities include a large, open plan Duty Free shop, a range of restaurants and a Relax Lounge. There is also our Road Kings lounge dedicated to freight drivers. Find out more about the Côte d’Opale here.
Technical Details:
- Length: 214m
- Width: 27.8m
- Cruising speed:20-22 knots
- Passenger capacity: 1000
- Car capacity: 3100 lane metres
- Engines: 2
- Build year: 2021
- Flag: France
We've been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026
Big news. DFDS has been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026 at the World Travel Awards, and we couldn't be prouder.
This recognition reflects every crossing, every warm welcome, and every journey we've shared together. It belongs to our passengers, our partners, and our colleagues, the heart of DFDS. Thank you.
Now, we need your help. The winner is decided by votes, and yours could make all the difference.
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