Travel with family

Little ones can enjoy treasure hunts, games and face painting and meet our mascot Jack the Pirate!​

Work with Jack and his friends with to help unlock the treasure chest! Find the posters, answer the riddles, and zap hidden codes aboard the ship.

As you sail, why not learn about the wildlife of the North Sea* with one of our experts from the charity ORCA. *Available only on King Seaways. Wildlife activities available seasonally.

The onboard Kids’ Club has a mix of activities including play areas to keep your little pirates happy!

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a relaxing meal, everyone is well catered for onboard our ferries.

Visit our Pirates’ Island play area to keep the kids busy during the crossing. Our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will also keep them occupied, as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.

Entertain the whole family onboard Calais to Dover as you explore the ship in search of clues to unlock Jack's Treasure Chest.

Pirates’ Island play area is a great place for children to spend time during the crossing and our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep them busy around the ship as they try to find Jack’s treasure.

Work with Jack and his friends to find the posters and solve the clues to unlock the treasure chest! Will you be able to finish the quest before you arrive in Dover?

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Enjoy our crossings with the entire family. Our ferries are equipped with all conveniences such as spacious family cabins, restaurant discounts for kids and much more.