Dover, United Kingdom

Cruise Port

Dover

Town and port in Kent, England.

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Overview

Dover is a cruise port in United Kingdom. It lies on the coast at approximately 51.13, 1.309.

About Dover

Dover is a town, major ferry port and civil parish in Kent, England. It faces France across the Strait of Dover, the narrowest part of the English Channel at 33 kilometres (21 mi) from Cap Gris-Nez in France. It lies southeast of Canterbury and east of Maidstone. The town is the administrative centre of the Dover District and home of the Port of Dover. In 2024 it had an estimated population of 44,209.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Dover — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Dover

Dover from the top of Dover Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4061940
Dover from the top of Dover Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4061940
Dover Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2321356
Dover Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 2321356
Dover Castle, Dover - geograph.org.uk - 6391452
Dover Castle, Dover - geograph.org.uk - 6391452
Dover 20180901-2
Dover 20180901-2

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 20°C in Jul and coolest around 7°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
7°
3°
Feb
9°
4°
Mar
10°
5°
Apr
11°
5°
May
14°
9°
Jun
18°
13°
Jul
20°
14°
Aug
20°
15°
Sep
19°
14°
Oct
16°
11°
Nov
11°
7°
Dec
9°
5°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Dover the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Dover, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →