Côte d’Opale Events
We are thrilled you will be joining us at one of our events to celebrate our new ship, the Côte d’Opale. For the latest requirements and details of the events, please see below.
Côte d’Opale Naming Ceremony
When: Thursday 15 July 2021, 14:00 – 16:00
Where: Please meet at Calais Port-new extension 62100 Calais, Berth 10. There is a car park beside Berth 10. Please see this map for more details and follow the red line. A representative from DFDS will be there to meet you and take you to the Naming Ceremony.
Order of the Day:
- For press only: 12:30 – Arrival
- For press only: 12:45– 13:45 - Meet Carla Echene & Florence Brunel for 1 hr tour of the Côte d’Opale
- 13:30– Arrival
- 14:00– Naming ceremony
- Speech from our Ferry Godmother, Annick Girardin
- Celebratory drinks reception
Requirements: Please send passport details along with your RSVP to ensure access to the port for the event.
Côte d’Opale Gala Dinner – Calais
When: Thursday 15 July 2021, 19:00 – 23:30 (CET time)
Where: Please meet at Calais Port-new extension 62100 Calais, Berth 10. There is a car park beside Berth 10. Please see this map for more details and follow the red line. A representative from DFDS will be there to meet you and take you to the Gala Dinner.
Attire: Black Tie. We recommend ladies bring flat shoes to walk onto the ship.
Requirements: You must complete a covid-declaration form & will need to present a negative PCR test before you are able to board.
Order of the Evening:
- 19:00- Tour of passenger areas of Côte d’Opale
- 20:00 - Three course dinner with wine pairing
- Guest speaker
- Music
- 23:30 – Carriages
Please RSVP with any dietary requirements to Heidi Robertson, by 30 June by emailing herob@dfds.com
For press attendees, please RSVP with any dietary requirements to to Carla Echene by 30 June on cechene@hopscotch.eu
The Côte d’Opale Press Tour
When: Friday 16 July 2021, 13:00 – 14:00
Where: Port of Dover, Terminal Control, Eastern Docks, Dover, CT16 1JA
UK Gala Dinner
When: Friday 16 July 2021, 19:00 – 23:30
Where: Dover
Meeting point: Please park at Dover Cruise Terminal, Western Docks, Dover CT17 9DQ. A representative from DFDS will be there to meet you and take you onboard via coach.
Attire: Black Tie. We recommend ladies bring flat shoes to walk onto the ship.
Order of the Evening:
- 19:00- Tour of passenger areas of Côte d’Opale
- 20:00 - Three course dinner with wine pairing
- Guest speaker
- Music
- 23:30 – Carriages
Requirements: You will need to present a negative PCR test before you are able to board which has been taken within the past 48 hours. Tests will be available at the port.
Please RSVP with any dietary requirements to Heidi Robertson, by 30 June by emailing herob@dfds.com
For press please RSVP with any dietary requirements to, by 30 June by emailing DFDSteam@rochpr.com
Maiden Voyage
When: Saturday 17 July 2021
Order of the Evening:
- 20:00 arrive at port
- 22:00 - set sail
- 23:30 – arrival into Port of Dover
*Please note all timings are in Central European Time (CET)
Where: Port of Calais
Requirements: You must bring your passport, complete a covid-declaration form & will need to present a negative PCR test before you are able to board. On arrival into the UK you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form.
If you would like an outbound crossing from Dover to Calais, please complete this form and send to Heidi Robertson by emailing herob@dfds.com . We will be in touch with your booking confirmation. Link to form.
If you require a return crossing, please complete this form and send to Heidi Robertson by emailing herob@dfds.com . We will be in touch with your booking confirmation. Link to form:
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