Getting ashore
Dover’s cruise terminal is about 75 miles from central London. Two main cruise terminals serve ships, and shuttles run into town. Check your ship’s notice for the terminal.
Watch-outs
Dover is a busy ferry port, and traffic around the port is heavy. Allow time for the shuttle and the return. Weather on the coast is changeable.
Dover Castle
Dover Castle is a large medieval fortress on the cliffs, with tunnels used in the Second World War. Allow at least two hours.
White Cliffs
The white chalk cliffs are a short walk or taxi ride from the town, with coastal paths and views across the Channel.
Canterbury and London
Canterbury, with its cathedral, is about 30 minutes by train. London is about 90 minutes by train from Dover, as a long day trip.
Food & shopping
English food includes fish and chips and local ales. The town has pubs and cafés near the harbour.
Money & connectivity
The currency is the pound sterling. Cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATMs are in the town.
Accessibility & mobility
The terminal and the town centre are mostly flat. Dover Castle has steep paths and steps. The cliffs involve steep coastal paths. Ask your operator for accessible transport.