Onboard

Family Travel

Family Travel onboard Dunkirk to Dover

When your kids have fun it makes your holiday so much better, and much more relaxing too! Whether you are wildlife spotting on deck or following Jack’s Treasure Hunt across the ship, there is plenty to keep families busy during our short sailings across the channel.

Onboard Experience

Relaxing

Enjoy your sailing in the peaceful Premium Lounge surroundings as you set sail, taking in the sea views. Priority Boarding can make your crossing even smoother, making you one of the first to board and disembark. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Dunkirk Route Duty Free

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Wave goodbye to mainland prices and browse big brands in our onboard shop. With regular offers on cosmetics, perfume, confectionery and alcohol, you’ll find a great deal on your crossing to Dunkirk.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

Restaurants

With fish & chips and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon will be open during busier crossings.

Stay Connected

Our free and fast on-board WiFi keeps you connected onboard. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience to the often slower satellite WiFi which is used by many other ferry companies.

Ship Overview

The modern vessels on our Dover to Dunkirk route boast excellent facilities to keep everyone entertained as they sail. Find out more here.

Onboard Dunkirk-Dover

Our Dover to Dunkirk crossing takes 2 hours with a host of facilities to keep you occupied. Enjoy a meal onboard with a range of vegetarian and gluten free options and visit our duty free shop with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street. The children's play area and Jack's Treasure Hunt app will keep the little ones happy too.

What's onboard?

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