SeaFrance Ferries

• Day Returns : From £22
• Each Way Fare : From £23

Crossing Information

• Passengers Per Car : Up to 5
• UK Port : Dover
• Destination(s) : Calais, France
• Crossing Per Day from Dover : up to 15 daily return crossings
• Crossing Time : from 75 minutes
• Check-in Information : at least 30 minutes prior to departure

SeaFrance are one of the best known channel Ferry operators. Their pricing is always competitive with seasonal offers such as :

• Day trips from just £22 day return for a car with 5 people
• Each way fair from just £23 for a car and up to 5 passengers (inclusive of all taxes and surcharges)!
• Short break deals - travel Sunday to Thursday Dover-Calais or Monday to Friday Calais-Dover you can book a 48 hour return for just £35 or a 120 hour return for £45.

SeaFrance are unique in that they are French owned (the only such ferry operator on the Calais to Dover route). This gives SeaFrance an edge against their route competitors as you get the chance to sample French Culture as soon as you get on board.

The Ferry's are of the highest standards with bars, restaurants and shops for all tastes. SeaFrance's gourmet food menu in particular is a treat with a fantastic range of food packed with flavour.

SeaFrance Information

The present Dover to Calais route has been operating since 1996 and currently has four ships in the fleet two of which are brand new "super-ferries" . These are all aptly named after famous French painters who are all recognized for a trademark style of subtlety and finesse - a tone very much in keeping with the SeaFrance ethos:

• SeaFrance Berlioz

  The newest super-ferry in the fleet launched in April 2005. The Dover to Calais crossing takes just one and a half hours traveling at 25 knots which gives you just enough time to enjoy a cup of real French coffee and a delicious plate of ‘steak frites’ in the gourmet brasserie.

• SeaFrance Rodin

  Launched in 2003, the Rodin has won a string of awards for its emphasis on comfort and luxury travel. It was rightly credited with changing the face of cross channel ferry travel from what was a functional no frills service to an extension or indeed commencement of the whole holiday experience.

• SeaFrance Cezanne

  Recently upgraded and redesigned, the Cezanne now offers a standard of comfort and service on a par with the newer super-ferries. An impressive domed feature at the rear of the ferry gives a stunning panoramic view and an excellent vantage point for dolphin spotting or simply relaxing and enjoying one of their specialty croque monsieur.

• SeaFrance Renoir

  Another recent refurbishment has added a feeling of light and spaciousness to the ferry experience. An impressive array of shops, boutiques and entertainment for the kids means that you can both relax and enjoy the crossing while you stock up on last minute holiday items.

SeaFrance Ferries User Review

• Customer Service on Board : Excellent
  
• Activities on Board : Good fun for adults and kids alike
  
• Value for Money : Excellent
  
• Advantages : Comfortable, cheap and great facilities
  
• Disadvantages : Too much food if you have no willpower!
  
• Recommend to potential buyers : Yes, definitely.

One of things that really impressed me about SeaFrance was the quality of the actual ferries. Anybody who has a childhood recollection of doing the obligatory family holiday or day trip to France with their school will remember the ferry as a foreboding steel leviathan, all peeling paint and awful plastic seating as it violently belched steam and lurched across the channel with kids lined up vomiting over either side. Anybody brave enough to risk the food would be treated to something akin to the worst hospital food imaginable with the crossing itself a test of endurance designed to see how badly you really wanted that holiday!

Thankfully the Ferry dark ages are now in the distant past with the emphasis now on the holiday starting the moment you board the ferry. SeaFrance do this aspect really well and it helps that they’ve recently updated their fleet with two brand new liners which are very modern and fitted with all the latest features and facilities. In terms of style, comfort and exclusivity I can’t fault them and the service, friendliness of the staff and food in particular were spot on. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend SeaFrance and as they come in slightly cheaper than their nearest competitor there’s no reason not to use them if you’re looking for a Dover to Calais crossing.

See France Destination Guides from the Blog

Looking to travel across the channel to See what France has to offer? Take a look at our travel guides to give you some ideas for what to do on your holiday.

SeaFrance Guide To French Beaches

The best thing about SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais is you can hop over the channel and enjoy some of the length coastline that France can boast of. France has roughly 3,427 kilometres of coastline with a plethora of top class beaches that you can enjoy.

The vast majority of beaches in France are both soft and clean and provide excellent conditions for recreation such as sunbathing. French beaches are well known for offering a wide variety of thrilling water sports, with the vast majority having been developed with lots of amenities.

SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais Destinations

SeaFrance Ferries Dover Calais lets those who are looking to reach fantastic destinations in France the ability to reach them both inexpensively and quickly, and with so many destinations to choose from, sometimes working out where to visit can be a difficult decision to make.

When you look at the options available in France, you will almost certainly find there is something for everyone. As a result we have chosen what we think are the three best destinations in the country.

Another SeaFrance Guide To French Ski Vacation

The best thing about SeaFrance Dover to Calais is the ability to whip over the channel and take a quick ski vacation in what is the most popular destination for tourists from the UK. France has some of the best ski resorts in the world, offering services that are appropriate for skiers of all levels and preferences.

SeaFrance Destination Languedoc Roussillon

Languedoc Roussillon is a popular holiday destination located in the South of France, and easily reachable simply by hopping on SeaFrance Ferries Dover to Calais. Temperatures in this region during October are mild, with the mercury rising no higher than 21 degrees centigrade.

Languedoc Roussillon offers a number of ways for the holidaymaker to relax, with a multitude of leisure activities to choose from.

SeaFrance Destination Gers

The great thing about SeaFrance Dover to Calais is that you can quickly hop on and visit some of the lesser known attractions of France.

Gers is a relatively unknown location in the south west of France, which is easily accessible from the UK and lies just an hour’s drive away from the border with Spain. Gers is also quickly reached from major French cities such as Bergerac, Toulouse, Tarbes and Bordeaux.