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Port of Dover Welcome to the Port of Dover - The UK’s busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway.

The Port of Dover is the UK's busiest international ferry port and a vital gateway for the movement of people and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, hosting an array of the world's most prestigious cruise lines. With a growing and diversifying cargo business operating from state-of-the-art facilities, a brand-new marina and exciting waterfront development, Dover is connecting trade, t

ravel, visitors and communities locally-globally. The Port of Dover is leading the field in decarbonisation, driving innovation, delivering resilience and building a port that will herald a new era of seamless, smart and sustainable travel. And we are doing it in partnership – collaborating locally, nationally and internationally to exchange the very best ideas and continually improve each and every day for the businesses that rely on us, the people that work for us and the communities that live alongside us.

🔔INAUGURAL CALL!This Sunday, it will be the Scenic Eclipse II’s first time visiting us in Dover. This is the newest ship...
04/09/2026

🔔INAUGURAL CALL!

This Sunday, it will be the Scenic Eclipse II’s first time visiting us in Dover. This is the newest ship from Scenic Cruises, with expedition gear including two helicopters and a custom-built submersible.

Make sure you see this impressive ship while she’s here!

Tomorrow at 11am, a Merchant Navy Day Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place at the Merchant Navy War Memori...
02/09/2026

Tomorrow at 11am, a Merchant Navy Day Service and Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place at the Merchant Navy War Memorial on Marine Parade, Dover Waterfront.

Merchant Navy Day is marked nationally each year to honour the people of the Merchant Navy, including those who lost their lives in times of war, and to recognise the vital contribution merchant seafarers continue to make to our communities, our economy and our way of life.

Port of Dover CEO Doug Bannister will lay a wreath in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed. The Port will also be represented at the service by Small Vessel Engineering Apprentice Edward Blackman and Chief Engineer Chris Webb, alongside members of our tug crews.

Their attendance reflects the strong and continuing connection between Dover, today’s working seafarers and the generations of merchant mariners who came before them.

We are proud to stand alongside the wider Dover and maritime community in marking Merchant Navy Day and remembering all those who have served under the Red Ensign.

🏖️ Today is World Beach Day, an international celebration of the important role beaches play as places of joy and recrea...
01/09/2026

🏖️ Today is World Beach Day, an international celebration of the important role beaches play as places of joy and recreation, cultural landmarks and essential local ecosystems.

Here in Dover we have two shingle beaches, Dover Beach, in the heart of the Port and Shakespeare Beach, so called because of it's appearance in William Shakespeare's King Lear.

They are both vegetated shingle beaches, a rare globally threatened coastal habitat, full of hardy plant species that support local pollinators and ground nesting birds.

Come along and help to preserve these precious ecosystems by taking part in the Marine Conservation Society's Great British Beach Clean on the 20th September.

👉 More details and the link to sign up can be found here: https://www.mcsuk.org/what-you-can-do/beach-clean/find-beach-clean/shakespeare-beach-clean-2026/

🌟⛵Congratulations to 15 year old Faith Turner who sailed the channel crossing in 2 Hours and 56 Minutes!A little over a ...
01/09/2026

🌟⛵Congratulations to 15 year old Faith Turner who sailed the channel crossing in 2 Hours and 56 Minutes!

A little over a week ago, we posted about a young girl who was going to attempt to sail the channel crossing from Dover to France in a topper dinghy to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

We are very proud to announce that she did it in 2:56 and raised a total of £5510 !

🎤When asked how the day went, she had this to say: "On Friday I sailed across the English Channel in a Topper dinghy in the busy shipping lane between Dover and Cap-Gris to raise money for Cancer Research.

I faced many challenges along the way such as having to avoid ferries, war ships and cargo ships which was difficult in the giant waves. I have never sailed with such big waves and once I got the hang of surfing them, they were no longer as big and scary and more fun as I was going average 8-9 knots. In order to get the world record, I had to get out of my boat and touch the French land which was very difficult because the waves were crashing onto me and rock were either side of me so it was extremely difficult to get back in the boat and get sailing again but I barely managed to do that without drifting onto the rocks. I would like to thank all my sponsors; XB44, Saxon Air, Rooster, Performance Sailcraft Europe, GP Watercraft.

The Port of Dover were super lovely and made everything happen on the day, even when it looked like we couldn’t launch the safety boats they managed to arrange to lift them in with their huge boat cranes! I would also like to thank everyone who donated money towards this and to thank my coach, Tim Hulse for supporting me on the water and believing in me. Overall it took me 2 hours 56 minutes to cross the English Channel making me the fastest solo dinghy sailor to cross the channel ever.”

👉 If you wish to support Faith and her cause you can do so, by donating here: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/faith-sails-to-france-in-a-topper

⛵The Six-Hour Pursuit Race returns to Dover Harbour on Saturday 19 September 2026.Cinque Ports Sailing Club is delighte...
26/08/2026

⛵The Six-Hour Pursuit Race returns to Dover Harbour on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Cinque Ports Sailing Club is delighted to invite sailing clubs and sailors from across East Kent to take part in this exciting revival of a classic endurance race. Inspired by the legendary Courroie Sans Fin, the event has been re-imagined for today’s sailors, combining tactical racing, teamwork and endurance in one of the UK’s most iconic sailing venues.

With pursuit starts, every boat has the opportunity to race competitively, promising close racing throughout the day.

Entries are now open Visit our website for more information: https://www.portofdover.com/waterfront-home/

🌟⛵ Under 24 hours to go until 15 year old Faith Turner sails the channel crossing for charity!On Friday the 21st of Augu...
20/08/2026

🌟⛵ Under 24 hours to go until 15 year old Faith Turner sails the channel crossing for charity!

On Friday the 21st of August, 15 year old Faith Turner will be braving the channel crossing in a Topper Dinghy from Dover raising money for Cancer Research UK

Faith is a passionate young sailor who has grown up on the water. She has competed in Topper regattas across the UK and developed a deep love for dinghy sailing.

This Channel crossing in a Topper, one of sailing's most iconic single-handed dinghies, is both a personal challenge and a fundraising mission close to her heart. Faith is raising money for Cancer Research UK, and every pound donated goes directly to life-saving cancer research.

The English Channel is no small feat in a Topper. Faith will face shipping lanes, tidal streams, and open-water conditions that push any sailor to their limits. But she's ready.

👉 Want to support Faith in her challenge? Click the link to learn more: https://faith.cmws.net/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxLFNwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGlvYWJadzNyd1Z3M2M1eE5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLWiHAZlRDDet5CFanEsdEYNz5YhlonxJ7I2FmQjZfT8IiJlndo4Uz-GK2SA_aem_Pn5XUu8sAZrG4YmvTHXPrA #

🌟 Win a FREE return crossing to France with DFDS! Why not make the most of the Summer Holidays with a FREE return crossi...
19/08/2026

🌟 Win a FREE return crossing to France with DFDS!

Why not make the most of the Summer Holidays with a FREE return crossing to France with dfdsukire? We're giving you the chance to make the Summer Holidays unforgettable and all you have to do to enter are 3 simple things:

1️⃣Follow Port of Dover on Facebook
2️⃣Follow dfdsukire on Facebook
3️⃣Like this post on Facebook

Want to enter twice? Do these 3 steps again on Instagram!

📅 Winner will be decided on the 26th of August.

Terms and Conditions apply:https://www.portofdover.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DHB-x-DFDS-%E2%80%93-Free-Crossing-Terms-and-Conditions-19.08.pdf

18/08/2026

🌟⛵ Sailing from Dover to France in a Topper Dinghy for Charity

On Friday the 21st of August, 15 year old Faith Turner will be braving the channel crossing in a Topper Dinghy from Dover raising money for Cancer Research UK

Faith is a passionate young sailor who has grown up on the water. She has competed in Topper regattas across the UK and developed a deep love for dinghy sailing.

This Channel crossing in a Topper, one of sailing's most iconic single-handed dinghies, is both a personal challenge and a fundraising mission close to her heart. Faith is raising money for Cancer Research UK, and every pound donated goes directly to life-saving cancer research.

The English Channel is no small feat in a Topper. Faith will face shipping lanes, tidal streams, and open-water conditions that push any sailor to their limits. But she's ready.

👉 Want to support Faith in her challenge? Click the link to learn more: https://faith.cmws.net/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxLFNwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMGlvYWJadzNyd1Z3M2M1eE5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeLWiHAZlRDDet5CFanEsdEYNz5YhlonxJ7I2FmQjZfT8IiJlndo4Uz-GK2SA_aem_Pn5XUu8sAZrG4YmvTHXPrA

⚓🚢 We have some stunning cruise ships visiting us from all over the world!It’s the inaugural call for the Scenic Eclipse...
17/08/2026

⚓🚢 We have some stunning cruise ships visiting us from all over the world!

It’s the inaugural call for the Scenic Eclipse 2, and a couple of visiting ships were even christened by famous faces.

Schedule:
August 17th - Silversea Cruises, Silver Spirit
August 19th - Saga Cruises, Spirit of Adventure
August 20th - Saga Cruises, Spirit of Discovery
August 20th - Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Legend
August 21st - Holland America Line, Nieuw Statendam
August 24th - Viking Cruises, Viking Sky
August 28th - Viking Cruises, Viking Sky
August 30th - Saga Cruises, Spirit of Discovery
August 30th - Carnival Cruise Lines, Carnival Legend
August 30th - Viking Cruises, Viking Saturn
September 3rd - Viking Cruises, Viking Saturn
September 3rd - TUI Cruises, Mein Schiff 2
September 4th - Holland America Line, Nieuw Statendam
September 5th - Oceania Cruises, Marina
September 6th - Saga Cruises, Spirit of Discovery
September 6th - Scenic Cruises, Scenic Eclipse 2
September 7th - Viking Cruises, Viking Jupiter
September 11th - Viking Cruises, Viking Jupiter
September 12th - Viking Cruises, Viking Vela
September 15th - Saga Cruises, Spirit of Adventure
September 16th - Viking Cruises, Viking Vela
September 17th - TUI Cruises, Mein Schiff 2

Make sure to stop by the waterfront and see these magnificent ships while they’re here!

📺 Stream all episodes of "Dover 24/7 Britain's Busiest Port" now on All 4 & YouTube!Behind the scenes at the UK's critic...
17/08/2026

📺 Stream all episodes of "Dover 24/7 Britain's Busiest Port" now on All 4 & YouTube!

Behind the scenes at the UK's critical transport hub - a gateway under constant pressure - showcasing the people, expertise and split-second decisions that impact the entire country.

👉 Stream the series on YouTube and All 4 now: https://www.portofdover.com/dover-24-7-britains-busiest-port-series-2/

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