Under the White Cliffs, On to Your Ship
Dover is where Disney Cruise Line docks its UK summer season, where Ambassador sails to Norwegian Fjords, where Fred Olsen calls home. Direct M20 corridor from London, luggage handled, terminal delivered.
What's Included in Your Dover Cruise Transfer
Everything from door pickup at your London address to terminal drop-off at your specific cruise ship.
Full Luggage Handling
Up to 8 large suitcases in Budget 8-Seater or Executive V-Class. Chauffeur loads at pickup, unloads at your specific terminal porter station.
On-Time Sailing Guarantee
Pickup timed to arrive 90 minutes before boarding cut-off. If we cause a missed sailing, we cover the reasonable recovery cost.
Both Terminal Coverage
Cruise Terminal 1 (major lines including Disney) and Cruise Terminal 2 (boutique & luxury voyages). Drop at your ship exactly, not the port gate.
Return Airport Transfer
Disembarkation day: chauffeur waits at terminal exit with your name board, direct to Heathrow, Gatwick, or London hotel. 10% return discount.
Fixed Rate GBP, USD, EUR
No meter. No traffic surcharge. No luggage per-piece fee. Price quoted at booking is price paid.
Complimentary Water & Wi-Fi
Chilled bottled water, phone chargers, on-board Wi-Fi through the 2-hour M20 journey across Kent.
24/7 Dispatch
Early boarding, red-eye returns, holiday sailings. Same rate any hour, any date.
Cruise Line Coordination
We work with Disney, Ambassador, Fred Olsen, Norwegian, Cunard, Silversea, and Saga Cruises boarding schedules.
Corporate Accounts
Monthly invoicing for travel agents, DMCs, and cruise groups. Multi-currency billing. Apply here.
Extra time before boarding? We can stop at Dover Castle, White Cliffs viewpoint, or a Kent country pub. Chauffeur waits at no extra charge for short breaks along the M20 route.
Complete Dover Cruise Port Fare Guide
All rates per vehicle, not per passenger. Four categories to fit every budget and party size.
From Central London to Dover Cruise Port · By Category
From London Airports to Dover Cruise Port
Return Trips & Bespoke Options
Prices per vehicle, not per passenger. Live pricing at booking.
Choose Your Dover Cruise Vehicle
Four categories, 12 vehicles. Every party size, every budget, from Budget Saloon to Bentley.
Budget
- Budget Saloon £160
- Budget Estate £170
- Budget MPV £195
- Budget 8-Seater £215
Skoda Superb-class comfort. Family cruise favourite when budget matters. Same on-time guarantee.
Executive
- Executive Saloon £195
- Executive MPV £230
- Executive 8-Seater £250
Mercedes E-Class saloon or V-Class MPV. Disney Cruise Line family favourite for parties of 4-7 with luggage.
First Class
- First Class Saloon £275
- First Class MPV £305
Mercedes S-Class comfort. Norwegian Fjords passengers, adult-only sailings, business travellers on Cunard.
Luxury
- Luxury SUV £420
- Luxury Saloon £400
- Senzati Jet Class £480
Range Rover Autobiography, Bentley Flying Spur, or Senzati Jet Class. Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, and UHNW clients preferred.
All 12 vehicles at our-fleet page. Live pricing at booking.
How Your Dover Cruise Transfer Works
Four steps from booking to ship gangway. One booking, one price, one chauffeur waiting at your London door.
Instant Booking
Book online at our booking page. Enter cruise line, ship name, boarding time, passenger count, luggage count. Instant fixed-rate quote across all four categories.
Vehicle Assigned
We match your party and luggage to the right vehicle. Chauffeur name, plate number, direct phone sent 24 hours before pickup.
Door Pickup
Uniformed chauffeur arrives 10 minutes early. Loads every suitcase. Confirms terminal and ship name before departure.
Terminal Drop-Off
Direct M20 corridor, 2 hours. Chauffeur drops at CT1 or CT2 exactly, unloads luggage at porter station.
Both Terminals · Plus Ferry & Private Berths
Disney Cruise Line (Dream, Wonder, Magic), Ambassador Cruise Line, Fred Olsen larger ships, Norwegian occasional calls. Purpose-built for family-oriented cruising.
Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, Saga Cruises, Fred Olsen boutique ships. Smaller, discreet, ideal for luxury voyages to Norwegian Fjords and Baltic.
Dover Marina private berths, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Whitstable Harbour, Chatham Historic Dockyard. Bespoke coordination on request via Private Aviation Desk.
Foot-passenger drop-off for P&O Ferries and DFDS to Calais and Dunkerque. Chauffeur delivers to foot-passenger terminal, no vehicle-embarkation service.
Confirm ship name or vessel at booking. Berth assignment sometimes changes 48 hours pre-departure. We monitor and adjust.
The Complete Guide to Your Dover Cruise Port Transfer
A Dover Cruise Port transfer with Chauffeurz Premium Services starts from 150 pounds for a Budget Saloon from Central London (2 hours via M20), rising to 195 pounds Executive Saloon (Mercedes E-Class), 230 pounds Executive MPV (Mercedes V-Class up to 7 passengers with luggage), 275 pounds First Class Saloon (Mercedes S-Class), and 395 to 480 pounds Luxury tier (Range Rover Autobiography, Bentley Flying Spur, Senzati Jet Class). Both terminals covered: CT1 (Disney, Ambassador, Fred Olsen major ships) and CT2 (Silversea, Regent, Saga, boutique voyages). Full luggage handling, uniformed chauffeur, on-time sailing guarantee. TFL-licensed since 2011.
Why Chauffeur vs Train or Coach
Southeastern Rail from London Charing Cross or Victoria to Dover Priory takes 1h 15min to 2h depending on service. Add: 15 minutes from Dover Priory station to the cruise terminals (there is no direct connection, only local buses or expensive port taxis), luggage carted through station changes, and the unpredictable weekend service pattern. Realistic door-to-door time via rail on a Saturday cruise morning: 3 to 4 hours with 4 suitcases. A Chauffeurz Dover Cruise Port transfer is door-to-door in 1h 45min to 2h 15min, seated once, luggage handled entirely by the chauffeur, arrival directly at CT1 or CT2 depending on your ship. Cruise line coaches from London to Dover cost 45 to 55 pounds per person one-way and depart from central pickup points at fixed times. For a family of four, that is 180 to 220 pounds total, plus the taxi to the coach pickup, plus the schedule constraint. A Chauffeurz Executive MPV (Mercedes V-Class) is 230 pounds, includes all luggage, departs from your London hotel or address at your specified time, and drops directly at your Disney Dream, Ambassador Ambition, or Fred Olsen Balmoral gangway. For budget-conscious families, our Budget 8-Seater is 215 pounds for up to 8 passengers, same route, same on-time guarantee.The M20 Corridor Route Through Kent
Our default routing takes the M25 east to Junction 3, joins the M20 through Maidstone and Ashford, follows the corridor to Folkestone, and enters Dover via A20. Journey time is 1h 45min to 2h 15min from Mayfair or Kensington off-peak, 2h 30min at rush hour. The M20 route passes through some of England's finest Kent countryside, and pre-cruise sightseeing stops at Dover Castle or the White Cliffs viewpoint are available at no additional charge for short breaks of 30 to 60 minutes. From Heathrow, the route joins the M25 east then M20, 1h 45min to 2h 15min. From Gatwick: M25 east to M20, 1h 30min to 2h. From London City Airport: A2 through Kent, 1h 30min to 2h. This is our most-booked London origin corridor.Understanding the Two Terminals
Cruise Terminal 1 (CT1) at Dover is the larger, purpose-built facility for major cruise lines. Disney Cruise Line's summer season sailings (typically May to August) depart from CT1, alongside Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambience and Ambition, Fred Olsen larger ships (Balmoral, Bolette, Borealis), and occasional Norwegian Cruise Line calls. Family-oriented cruising, comprehensive check-in facilities, luggage porter service. Cruise Terminal 2 (CT2) handles smaller boutique and luxury voyages: Silversea Silver Shadow, Regent Seven Seas Voyager, Saga Cruises Spirit of Adventure or Spirit of Discovery, Fred Olsen boutique Braemar. Ideal for adults-only Baltic capitals cruises, Norwegian Fjords, and shorter European itineraries. Less crowded check-in, faster embarkation.Pre-Cruise Sightseeing & Complete Trip Planning
Unlike Southampton, Dover offers exceptional pre-cruise sightseeing along the route or at the destination. Dover Castle (English Heritage) sits on the cliffs above the port with panoramic views of the Channel and dominates two thousand years of English defence history. The White Cliffs of Dover National Trust viewpoint is 15 minutes from the terminal. We offer no-charge short stops of 30 to 60 minutes for families or first-time visitors to see either landmark before boarding. For complete trip planning around your Dover cruise, visit welcome2.london. Our specialist travel platform books London hotels, flights, train tickets, West End shows, museum entry, exhibition tickets, and landmark access alongside your chauffeur transfer. One-stop specialist travel for international cruise passengers arriving through Dover.Why Chauffeurz for Dover
Fifteen years of continuous TFL Private Hire licensing. Twelve vehicles across four categories: Budget, Executive, First Class, and Luxury. All sized for cruise-line luggage allowances of 2 to 3 checked bags per person. Uniformed chauffeurs briefed on your specific cruise line, ship, and terminal. Fixed pricing in GBP, USD, or EUR, no surge, no per-piece luggage fees. Booking system online at our booking page, 24/7 dispatch line +44 (0) 203 826 4125. Corporate accounts and travel-agent invoicing available at business travel apply.Where Our Dover Cruise Clients Stay
Six Dover & Kent hotels for the night before. Six London hotels for the post-cruise stay.
Six Dover & Kent Hotels for the Night Before
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
Beachfront position, spa facilities, sea views. Cruise-passenger favourite for the night before, five minutes drive to CT1.
The Marquis of Alkham
Boutique gastropub with rooms in a Kent countryside village. Restaurant highly rated, quiet pre-cruise base.
Wallett's Court Country Hotel
17th-century manor house, spa, restaurant. St Margaret's-at-Cliffe location on the White Cliffs, minutes from CT1.
Best Western Plus Dover Marina
Sister property to Dover Marina Hotel, spa access, port-view rooms. Reliable pre-cruise standard.
Premier Inn Dover Central
Affordable, dependable brand near the Eastern Ferry Terminal. Popular for families budgeting the pre-cruise night.
Holiday Inn Express Dover
Modern business-standard hotel with free breakfast. Convenient location near the port and Dover town centre.
Six London Hotels for the Post-Cruise Stay
The Ritz London
Belle Époque icon, Royal Warrant. Legendary post-cruise decompression.
The Savoy
Thames-side landmark, Fairmont group, discreet Savoy Court private entrance.
Claridge's
Art Deco Mayfair grande dame, favourite of Royals. Post-cruise indulgence.
The Dorchester
Iconic Park Lane, Hyde Park views. Dorchester Collection, Michelin dining on-site.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
Knightsbridge flagship. Heston Blumenthal Dinner restaurant, spa. Adjacent Hyde Park.
Corinthia London
Corporate favourite between Whitehall and Trafalgar Square. ESPA Life spa, Northall dining.
Book Hotels, Flights, Shows & Tickets at welcome2.london
Our specialist travel platform books Dover, Kent, and London hotels alongside flights, train tickets, West End shows, museum entry, exhibition access, and landmark tickets. One booking for the entire trip around your Dover cruise.
Explore welcome2.london →Cruise Lines We Serve at Dover
Every major cruise line sailing from Dover. We know the boarding schedules and terminal assignments for each one.
Disney Dream, Wonder, Magic. Family cruise favourite. Executive MPV recommended.
Ambition, Ambience. UK boutique cruise line, adult-only sailings a favourite.
Balmoral, Bolette, Borealis, Braemar. Traditional British cruising, smaller ships.
Occasional Baltic and Norwegian Fjords calls. Freestyle Cruising, American brand.
Occasional Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth calls. Luxury tier preferred.
Silver Shadow, Silver Cloud. Ultra-luxury all-suite ships. Luxury tier recommended.
Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Explorer. All-inclusive luxury, small guest count.
Spirit of Adventure, Spirit of Discovery. British over-50s premium cruising.
Also serving: Oceania Cruises · Viking Ocean Cruises · Seabourn · Windstar when calling at Dover. Every departure, every terminal, every schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eight practical answers for planning your Dover Cruise Port transfer. Book online or call the Cruise Desk directly.
A Chauffeurz Dover Cruise Port transfer starts from 150 pounds for a Budget Saloon from Central London, rising to 195 pounds Executive Saloon (Mercedes E-Class), 230 pounds Executive MPV (Mercedes V-Class up to 7 passengers with full luggage, Disney Cruise Line family favourite), 275 pounds First Class Saloon (Mercedes S-Class), and 400 to 480 pounds Luxury tier (Range Rover Autobiography, Bentley Flying Spur, Senzati Jet Class). Journey time is 1h 45min to 2h 15min via the M20 corridor, 80 miles door-to-door. Both terminals covered: CT1 (Disney, Ambassador, Fred Olsen major ships) and CT2 (Silversea, Regent, Saga boutique voyages). TFL-licensed since 2011.
