Channel Crossing

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• What crossing will it be?
• How long is the crossing?
• Can I get a meal on the ferry?

What crossing will it be?

Channel crossings are by ferry from Dover to Calais, or, on selected dates, through the Channel Tunnel via Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais.

Crossings by North Sea Ferries are from Hull to Zeebrugge or Hull to Rotterdam.

Irish sea crossings are from Hollyhead to Dun Laoghaire/Dublin by Irish Ferries conventional ferry or fast craft.

Our reservations staff will be pleased to advise the crossings to be used on each departure. Occasionally, changes may have to be made to these routes prior to travel. Generally this would be due to events such as strike, fault on route, weather conditions etc. If we cannot operate an itinerary due to not being able to get across the channel by one route we will always endeavour to continue the tour by using an alternative crossing.

If possible, you would be notified of the change before travel. However, some changes may have to be made once the journey has commenced, in which case we would not be able to notify you. Such changes are uncommon, but we can never 100% guarantee any Channel crossing.

How long is the crossing?

The journey time from Dover to Calais via the ferry is approximately 75 minutes.

The journey time from Folkestone to Calais via Eurotunnel is 35 minutes.

The journey time from Hull to Zeebrugge by North Sea Ferries is approximately 12 hours 30 minutes.

The journey time from Hull to Rotterdam by North Sea Ferries is approximately 10 hours.

The journey time from Hollyhead to Dun Laoghaire/Dublin by Irish Ferries conventional ferry is 3 hours 15 minutes or 2 hours by fast craft.

Can I get a meal on the ferry?

Yes, you can.