Clare Ward, Director of Product and Customer Services at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines said:
“We are delighted to have been able to work with our partners at the Port of Dover to offer free parking to guests who are cruising from the port this year.
“The parking offer, as well as free credit to spend on board, truly provides our guests with even more value for money. And not only that, but the valet parking is convenient and adds to the holiday experience.
“We look forward to welcoming guests, both returning and new to Fred. Olsen, on board our smaller-sized ship Borealis later this summer.”
The 2024 cruise schedule from Dover has been meticulously designed to offer guests optimal experiences, showcasing destinations at their seasonal peaks. Travelers can anticipate excursions to the volcanic Azores, witnessing puffins in Iceland before their migration, and experiencing the Tall Ships Race in Helsinki.
Onboard, guests can indulge in a variety of specially crafted activities, including stargazing with an astronomer on deck, wildlife spotting in collaboration with conservation charity ORCA, and savoring authentic flavors from the upcoming ports of call.
Peter Wright, Head of Cruise at the Port of Dover, said:
“Our top priority is to provide our cruise guests with a seamless and unforgettable experience from the moment they arrive in Dover.
“Our complimentary parking service in partnership with CPS (Cruise and Passenger Services) offers secure and efficient on-site valet parking on the doorstep of the cruise terminals, ensuring the best start and end to a cruise.”
The port also offers a complimentary, tailor-made shuttle bus service to and from Dover Priory train station on cruise ship call days.
Here’s the lineup for the 2024 Dover cruise program:
Embark on Borealis’ 14-night S2414 ‘Discovering the Castles and Cultures of the Baltic’ cruise, setting sail from Dover on June 27th, 2024. Prices start from £1,999 per person. Benefit from up to £210 per person in onboard credit and complimentary parking in Dover.
Highlights include:
- Experience the excitement of the Tall Ships Race in Helsinki and Kieler Woche in Kiel.
- Delve into World War Two history in Gdansk.
- Explore the well-preserved cities of Visby and Tallinn.
- Itinerary: Dover, UK – Kiel, Germany – Gdansk, Poland – Visby, Sweden – Tallinn, Estonia – Helsinki, Finland – Turku, Finland – Cruising Turku Archipelago, Finland – Warnemünde, Germany – Dover, UK.
Embark on Borealis’ 11-night S2415 ‘Whales and Volcanic Landscapes of Iceland’ cruise, setting sail from Dover on July 11th, 2024. Prices start from £1,499 per person. Benefit from up to £165 per person in onboard credit and complimentary parking in Dover.
Highlights include:
- Witness puffins before their migration from Iceland.
- Take a tour to Vigur Islands from Ísafjörður for a chance to spot puffins.
- Experience the breathtaking Strokkur Geyser and the majestic Goðafoss Waterfall.
-Itinerary: Depart from Dover, UK – Sail by Duncansby Stack, Scotland – Cruise through Pentland Firth, Scotland – Visit Akureyri, Iceland – Sail through Eyjafjörður, Iceland – Pass by Hrisey, Iceland – Explore Ísafjörður, Iceland – Discover Reykjavik, Iceland – Explore Heimaey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland – Visit Lerwick, Scotland – Return to Dover, UK.
Embark on Borealis’ nine-night S2416 ‘Scenic Landscapes and Wildlife of the British Isles’ cruise departing from Dover on July 22nd, 2024. Prices start from £1,199 per person. Enjoy up to £135 per person in onboard credit and complimentary parking in Dover.
Highlights include:
- Explore the Scottish isles of Orkney and Skye.
- Join ORCA for marine life spotting from Borealis.
- Experience the rugged beauty of Malin Head from Killybegs.
Itinerary: Depart from Dover, UK – Visit St Peter Port, Guernsey – Cruise by the Skelligs, Ireland – Cruise by Inishnabro, Ireland – Visit Killybegs, Ireland – Explore Stornoway, UK – Cruise through Pentland Firth, UK – Visit Portree Isle of Skye, UK – Cruise by Fingal’s Cave, UK – Cruise by Dutchman’s Cap (Bac Mor), UK – Cruise by the Small Isles, UK – Cruise by Neist Point Lighthouse, UK – Explore Kirkwall, UK – Return to Dover, UK.
Embark on Borealis’ 14-night S2417 ‘Volcanic Islands of the Azores and Madeira’ cruise, setting sail from Dover on July 31st, 2025. Prices start from £1,899 per person. Enjoy up to £210 per person in onboard credit and complimentary car parking in Dover, or door-to-door transfers covering up to 150 UK mainland miles to the port.
Highlights include:
- Explore more of Portugal’s maritime history in Lisbon.
- Admire the blooming blue hydrangeas in the Azores.
- Observe sperm whales and other marine creatures alongside ORCA experts.
Itinerary: Depart from Dover, UK – Visit Praia da Vitoria, Azores – Explore Ponta Delgada, Azores – Stay overnight in Funchal, Madeira – Explore Lisbon, Portugal – Cruise Mouth of River Tagus, Belem Tower, and Discovery Monument, Portugal – Cruise by Cristo Rei and Abril 25 Bridge, Portugal – Return to Lisbon, Portugal – Visit Lexiões, Portugal – Return to Dover, UK.
Embark on Borealis’ eight-night S2418 ‘Summertime Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, setting sail from Dover on August 14th, 2024. Prices start from £1,299 per person. Enjoy up to £120 per person in onboard credit and complimentary car parking in Dover.
Highlights include:
- Explore the mountain plateau of Hardangervidda from Eidfjord.
- Experience a boat tour along the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord from Flåm.
- Take a scenic ride on the funicular railway to the summit of Mount Fløyen for a hike.
Itinerary: Depart from Dover, UK – Cruise through Maurangerfjord and Furebergsfossen, Norway – Sail through Hardangerfjord, Norway – Visit Eidfjord, Norway – Explore Bergen, Norway – Visit Flåm, Norway – Cruise through Nærøyfjord, Norway – Visit Olden, Norway – Cruise through Nordfjord and Innvikfjord, Norway – Return to Dover, UK.
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