seacat catamaran dover to calais

Hoverspeed rules the waves with its superb fleet of and fast ferries, giving you a journey that is all about speed, style and service. There�s no faster sea crossing to France and Belgium, with services from Dover to Calais and Ostend and from Newhaven to Dieppe. The Company carries around 2.5 million passengers and over 500,000 vehicles across the Channel to Europe each year.

Hoverspeed operates a unique fleet of high-speed catamaran and monohull car ferries. In 2002 Hoverspeed will operate a fleet of three seacat catamarans on the prime route, crossing in just under one hour with up to 14 daily departures during the peak season.

Hoverspeed also operates the only cross-Channel link between the UK and Belgium, with a high speed seacat from Dover to Ostend. The 81 metre Seacat, �Diamant� provides two return daily departures with a crossing time of around two hours.

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Ferry schedules from Dover to Calais

Is there a ferry from Dover to Calais?

The Dover - Calais ferry route is available all year round, with up to 25 crossings a day . The route is operated by 3 ferry companies : DFDS, P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries.

Important : on DFDS and Irish Ferries you can't travel from Dover to Calais as a foot passenger. You can only travel with a vehicle .

What's the Dover to Calais ferry schedule?

At the moment, the Dover - Calais route is normally served up to 25 times daily . The earliest ferry usually departs from Dover at 04:40 and reaches Calais at 07:10. The latest ferry to Calais from Dover usually departs at 21:10 , arriving in Calais at 23:40.

Every day, there are also several Dover - Calais crossings after midnight , such as crossings scheduled at 00:10, 01:40 or 03:20. However, if you’re considering taking a day trip to France, the latest ferry from Calais to Dover usually departs at 22:35 . 

Ferry Tickets, Offers & Discounts

How much is the ferry from dover to calais.

The Dover - Calais ferry ticket for a foot passenger starts at around €86 for a single ticket. However, if you wish to travel with your vehicle, a one-way ferry ticket from Dover to Calais starts at around €173 .

Please note that the Dover to Calais ferry price depends on vehicle selection, discounts, offers, and seat type. Also, the final ticket price can change depending on the booking date : fares are higher if you wish to travel that very day or the next 2 days .

On Ferryhopper, you can find all available offers for the ferry trip to Calais from Dover. Take a look at our ferry routes, find the lowest prices and best offers, and book your ferry tickets on Ferryhopper online . 

Current offers will be automatically applied when booking your ferry tickets.

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry to Calais from Dover with lower-cost ferry tickets . Ferry companies offer special discounts for specific passenger categories, such as:

• Children up to 15 years old
• Families with children 

Note : children up to 3 years can travel by ferry to France from Dover for free .

Ferry Route Info

How long is the ferry crossing from dover to calais.

The Dover to Calais ferry time is approximately 1 hr 30 min . However, the ferry trip can take up to 2 hr 30 min, depending on the season, vessel, ferry operator and weather conditions.

Is there a high-speed ferry from Dover to Calais?

The ferries operating the route from Dover to Calais are normally conventional. The fastest ferry to Calais takes about 1.5 hours .

What’s the distance between Dover and Calais?

The distance between the port of Dover in the UK and the port of Calais in France is around 27 nautical miles (approximately 50 km).

Ferry Trip Tips

Ferry dover - calais: useful tips for your trip.

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Dover to Calais:

• Make sure to arrive at the Dover port well in advance. Check-in closes 90 min prior to the scheduled departure time for foot passengers and 60 min prior for all other categories of traffic. The dedicated shuttle bus for foot passengers will leave when check-in closes (90 min before your sailing).
• Since there is a 1-hr time difference between the UK and France, don’t get confused! The ferry trip to Calais takes 1.5 hr , and not 2.5 hr.
• To travel from the UK to France hassle-free while enjoying the high-end amenities onboard the Dover - Calais ferry , you will need a valid passport.
• Dover - Calais is the fastest ferry crossing from the UK to France. The proximity of the two ports makes Calais a popular destination for a great weekend trip to France from Dover by ferry.

Where to take the ferry from Dover to Calais

Ferries from Dover to Calais depart regularly from the port of Dover in southeastern England, which is one of the world's busiest passenger ports.

Dover is around 112 km from London and you can get to the port by car in less than 2.5 hr , via the M20 which merges into the A20 at Folkstone. You can also travel from London to Dover by train . Dover Priory is the nearest train station to Dover ferry Terminals. You can walk from the station to the Passenger Terminal in about 25 min .

If you are traveling to Calais as a foot passenger, you will get to the Passenger Terminal building at Dover’s Eastern Docks first. You will then take a shuttle bus from the Passenger Terminal building to your ferry.

You will find all necessary amenities in the Passenger Services Building (PSB) , located on the west side of the port . Facilities include cash and currency services, toilets, cash points, vending machines, free Wi-Fi access, restaurants, and a games room.

Can I travel on the ferry from Dover to Calais with a car?

Yes, you can transfer your vehicle on the Dover to Calais ferry. The types of vehicles allowed are small and bigger cars, motorhomes, buses, motorcycles and bicycles.

Can I stay in the car on the ferry from Dover to Calais?

No, you can’t stay in your car during the ferry crossing between Dover and Calais. Once the vessel disembarks, you are not allowed to stay in the car parking deck for safety reasons .

However, you can return to your car a few minutes before reaching the port of Calais, following the instructions of the crew.

Ferry luggage

Each ferry company has its own luggage policy:

• On DFDS ferries, each passenger can carry up to 50 kg of luggage. The luggage must be taken by yourself from and on board. Note that there are no luggage carts.
• On Irish Ferries , passengers traveling by car may bring as much personal luggage as they can fit into their vehicle.
• On P&O Ferries , there are no specific limits on ferry luggage.

Since the ferry trip is short (1.5 hr), there are no cabins available on the Dover - Calais ferries.

You can travel with your pet on ferries that travel from Dover to Calais. Make sure you carry your pet’s passport and health documents with you.

Note : each ferry company has its own pet policy, so make sure to check it or contact the company before your trip.

Book cheap ferry tickets from Dover to Calais

You can book cheap ferry tickets from Dover to Calais online on Ferryhopper . Use our Map of ferries to visualize and plan your Dover - Calais ferry trip. Compare ferry companies and fares, and book your ferry trip in just a few clicks !

HIGH SPEED JET (ex Hoverspeed Great Britain, InCat 025)

High Speed Jet Fast Facts

The first of Hoverspeed’s 74m “Seacat” car carrying catamarans was built by International Catamarans (InCat) in Australia was launched as Christopher Columbus  on January 28th 1991.  Despite being hull number 25, she was launched some months before hull 23 ( Seacat Tasmania , later Seacat Calais / Seacat France ). All 5 of these vessels where built to the same “Mark 1” design and specification, with a further 4 built afterwards for other operators to modified specifications.  

After delivery , the decision was taken to rename Christopher Columbus to Hoverspeed Great Britain .  Of the five 74 metre craft built for Hoverspeed,  Hoverspeed Great Britain  was one of only two to retain the name with which she originally entered service throughout her time operating for the company. The other vessel was Seacat Scotland , which was the only vessel to retain her original name throught Sea Containers ownership.

Hoverspeed Great Britain  commenced service on the 14th of August 1990 between Portsmouth and Cherbourg, but was plagued with technical issues being the first of her class in service.  During her delivery voyage she had captured the Hales Blue Riband trophy for the fastest crossing of the North Atlantic (Eastbound). This had previously been held by the SS United States for some 38 years.

In November 1990 Hoverspeed Great Britain made publicity sailings to the Isle of Man and Heysham, before entering service between Dover and Calais/Boulogne.  After a final sailing between Portsmouth and Cherbourg on 8th January 1991, she proceeded for refit at Cherbourg.  

Hoverspeed Great Britain re-entered service on July 20th 1991, a month later than had projected, between Dover and Calais/Boulogne.  

Between December 1992 and March 1993 she was chartered to Ferrylineas Argentinas S.A. for service between Buenos Aries and Colonia, before returning to the UK to operate between Belfast and Stranraer.

November 1993 saw a return to the Dover to Calais and Boulogne services until March 1994, when Hoverspeed Great Britain  operated from Folkestone to Calais.  In 1995 she returned back to the Dover to Calais service until March, when she resumed services between Folkestone and Boulogne.

March 2001 saw  Hoverspeed Great Britain  return to Belfast, this time operating to Heysham in place of Seacat Denmark which had operated the service the previous year.  However, Hoverspeed Great Britain returned again to the Dover to Calais route the following year having been replaced on the Heysham link by the larger Seacat Rapide (by now the Folkestone to Boulogne route had been closed), before layup in 2003.

From 2004 to 2005, Hoverspeed Great Britain was chartered out to French operator Emeraude (renamed Emeraude GB ) for services to the Channel Islands.  Early 2005 saw a further charter, this time to the Greek operator Aegean Speedlines and a renaming to Speedrunner I .  During 2008 Speedrunner I was purchased by Alpha Ferries (also of Greece) who renamed her Sea Runner . They used her to operate between Santori and Crete., however, in 2010 the vessel was arrested.

A further Greek operator, Seajets, took over the craft in 2011 and renamed her Cosmos Jet .  Her service between Heraklion, Agios Nilkolaos, and Santori would last little over a month before Cosmos Jet was laid up in Heraklion with engine problems.  She was towed later that month to Keratsini for further layup.

After a career spanning over 2 decades, it has been reported that the former  Hoverspeed Great Britain  is still laid up in Greece (Chalkis Shipyard, Evia Island) and out of class.  Her registered owner changed in June 2015 to Kalan Shipping (another Greek company) according to IHS Maritime, when she was renamed HIGH SPEED JET .

Reports from Greece suggest that she has been used as a source of spare parts for the rest of the Seajets catamaran fleet since becoming HIGH SPEED JET .

As she has not been in service for some years now, it looks unlikely that the oldest of the Hoverspeed SeaCat’s will ever carry passengers or cars again.

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on the service to Calais the following day.   until June 1993, when a special berth was constructed for them alongside the at the . In late 1993 the Dover based seacats were withdrawn and transferred to the Folkestone - Boulogne route but returned to the Dover Calais service the following summer. In March 1998 seacat services between Dover and Ostend were introduced. In October 2000 Hoverspeed withdrew its ageing , replacing them on the Dover - Calais route with seacats. It is planned to develop a further seacat berth at the Hoverport site, where the terminal building will remain in use for seacat passengers. In late 2002 Hoverspeed announced that the summer only service to Ostend would not be reintroduced for the Summer 2003 timetables. The seacat 'Diamant' leaving harbour bound for Ostend on 10 September 2000.       © 2022 All Hovercraft 1 year ago Hovercraft Market Projected to Reach $331.5 Million by 2031 1 year ago Inside RUSSIA’S Amphibious Assault Hovercraft Zubr-class 1 year ago 1 Dead 3 Missing After Drilling Rig Capsizes In Nigeria 1 year ago DeLorean With An Electrifying Secret 1 year ago Burnham-On-Sea rescue services day returns Sunday 1 year ago NI to Scotland rail tunnel considered BBC News 1 year ago US military flyover to coincide with American football in Dublin 1 year ago Japan 82 Foot Hovercraft Will Soon Start Carrying Passengers 1 year ago Citrus County rare bird rescued from Idalia floods 1 year ago Sunny spell sparks surge in Hoylake RNLI call-outs Hoverspeed Passenger Transportation Hoverspeed Industry Passenger transportation Fate Dissolved into Predecessor(s) Founded October 25, 1981 (1981-10-25) Defunct November 7, 2005 (2005-11-07) Headquarters Area served Key people Geoffrey Ede, Seacat Rapide entering Calais Mark III SR.N4 hovercraft arriving in Dover on its last commercial flight – October 1, 2000 Hoverspeed , formed in 1981 by the merger of Seaspeed and Hoverlloyd , was a ferry company that operated on the English Channel from 1981 until 2005. The last owners were Catamaran ferries in its final year. Hoverspeed is notable for its part in developing the catamarans . Routes Fleet Hovercraft Incat 74 m Catamarans Fincantieri MDV1200 Superseacats Incat 81m Catamarans Closure Possible replacements for Hoverspeed Navmed Euroferries Throughout its history Hoverspeed has operated several routes. These were: Hoverspeed briefly ran services from Ramsgate Pegwell Bay Hoverport in 1982 which had been the base of Hoverlloyd hovercraft services. The Princess Anne (built 1968). The Princess Margaret (built 1968). Swift (built 1969). Sure (built 1969). Sir Christopher (built 1972). The Prince Of Wales (built 1977). Ingénieur Jean Bertin (built 1977). Incat 74 m Catamarans Hoverspeed Great Britain (built 1990). In service with Hoverspeed 1990 – 1991, 1993–2000 and 2002 – 2003. Left fleet in 2003, laid up. Hoverspeed France (built 1991). Operated for Hoverspeed under several names, she was renamed Seacat Boulogne in 1993, transferred to the Color Line . Renamed Seacat Isle of Man again in 1997 and had her final season with Hoverspeed on the Dover – Calais route in 1998 before returning to IOMSPC as Seacat Isle of Man . In 2005 she was chartered to Irish Sea Express and renamed Sea Express 1 for the duration. The charter ended later that year and she reverted to Steam Packet service. On February 3, 2007 she collided with the Alaska Rainbow in thick fog off in the River Mersey, sustaining severe damage to her Starboard hull. Over 2007 she was laid up and latterly repaired. She was renamed Snaefell in December 2007 and prepared for service in 2008 for the Steam Packet. In service with Hoverspeed 1991 – 1992, 1993–1994, 1996–1997 and 1997 – 1998. Left fleet in 1998, sold. Hoverspeed Belgium (built 1991). Was renamed Hoverspeed Boulogne before entering service in 1992. In 1993 she was transferred to Sea Containers Ltd route from Göteborg as Seacatamaran Danmark , this was shortened to Seacat Danmark in 1994. Up to 1997 she provided overhall cover on various Hoverspeed and Sea Containers Ltd ferry routes but remained on Dover – Calais between 2000 to 2003. She was transferred to SNAV in a joint venture with Sea Containers Ltd initially as Pescara Jet but is now named Zara Jet . In service with Hoverspeed 1991 – 1993, 1996–1997 and 2000 – 2003. Left fleet in 2003, laid up. Seacat Tasmania (built 1990). Operated for Hoverspeed in 1992 on the Folkestone – Boulogne route and in 1993 on Dover – Calais along with the Folkestone service. Renamed Seacat Calais in mid-1993 before being chartered out in late 1993. She returned to Hoverspeed in 1999 and ran on the Dover-Calais service. In 2000 she moved to the SNAV/Sea Containers Ltd joint venture as Croazia Jet before again returning to Hoverspeed in 2002 as Seacat France . She was chartered by Isle of Man Steam Packet ‘s routes starting Monday 12 March 2007. In service with Hoverspeed 1992 – 1993, 1999–2000, 2002 and 2004 – 2005. Left fleet in 2005. Sold in 2007 and currently on charter. Seacat Scotland (built 1992). Built for Sea Containers Ltd Troon which is only 30 minutes from Glasgow, the service closing altogether, on Monday 1 November 2004. SeaCat Scotland left Belfast seemingly for ever on Thursday 28 November 2002 at 0600. She has operated for Hoverspeed on the Dover – Calais route in 1992, 2003 and 2004. In service with Hoverspeed 2003 – 2004. Left fleet in 2004, sold in 2007. Now named Al Huda I . Fincantieri MDV1200 Superseacats Four Superseacats were order by Hoverspeed’s parent company Sea Containers Ltd after the original Superseacat design built by Austal Ships failed to meet the speed required. Superseacat One (built 1997). Entered service in 1997. In service with Hoverspeed 1999 – 2004. Left fleet in 2004, chartered. Superseacat Two (built 1997). Entered service in 1997. In serviced with Hoverspeed 1997, 1999 and 2001. Left fleet in 2001, sold. Superseacat Three (built 1999). In service with Hoverspeed 2001. Left fleet in 2001, returned to SeaCat. Incat 81m Catamarans Diamant (built 1996). Rapide (built 1996) After years of losses due to strong competition and the Channel Tunnel link, Hoverspeed announced that they would cease operations on the Dover-Calais route, ending over 40 years of service. The last ferry run was on November 7, 2005. It was initially thought that both the 81m Seacats would move to Sea Containers Mediterranean services; however in March 2006 both the Seacat Rapide and Seacat Diamant were put up for sale by Sea Containers . Superseacat One which had operated for Hoverspeed on its now closed Newhaven – Dieppe (2000 and 2002–2004) and Dover – Calais / Ostend (2001) fast ferry services was sold in April 2006 to Acciona Trasmediterránea and was renamed Almudaina Dos . Although the company ended Hovercraft service, they still retained ownership of the remaining 2 SRN 4 until 2006 when they were sold to Wensley Haydon-Baillie . They currently reside at the Hovercraft Museum in HMS Daedalus and are open to offers. Since the closure of Hoverspeed in 2005, the Dover Hoverport had remained unused until SpeedFerries moved to the site from the Eastern Docks . They operated from the hoverport to Boulogne from Easter 2007 until November 2008 when SpeedFerries went into administration and their services ceased. The hoverport site then lay abandoned for the second time in its thirty year history until demolition of the site began in May 2009 in preparation for the redevelopment of the Western Docks and a new Cruise Terminal. Except Calais hoverport (which itself remains abandoned and subject to demolition), all the cross Channel hoverports have now been lost. Two companies have announced their intentions to operate services to replace Hoverspeed. Navmed Limited planned to operate a Seacat service to Calais, Boulogne and Ostend. Navmed had planned to start operations on the May 15, 2006 but as of April 2006 do not have any vessels or berthing slots in Dover. Navmed had made attempts to purchase the Canadian ferry Spirit of Ontario I but the owners were in serious negotiations with another buyer which later turned out to be Euroferries. The Dover Express newspaper reported on 13 April 2006 that Navmed would no longer be involved in the attempt to run a replacement service. Instead Illinois Chikara Holdings plans to run service under a brand new name yet to be released. Navmed featured in 2 October 2006 edition of the BBC South East program ‘Inside Out’ [3] where it was revealed that their backers had pulled out and the company had yet to pay many staff that it employed in its short life. Another edition of Inside Out on the 25 April 2008 featured Chikara Holdings again [4] . Euroferries Euroferries Limited are also attempting to launch a service to replace those of Hoverspeed. Led by former Hoverspeed boss Geoffrey Ede the company intends to run services between Dover and Calais and Dover and Boulogne in competition with SpeedFerries but not as a budget operator. It was thought likely that former Hoverspeed vessels Rapide and Diamant were to be used by this company should it actually begin operations. In May 2006 it was announced that the company had been successful in its attempts to purchase the Spirit of Ontario I , they were to pay $29.8 million for the vessel. She was expected to be deployed on the Dover-Boulogne route. The ship, which was owned by the City of Rochester, New York, had received 7 bids for the vessel. Mayor Duffy of Rochester said Euroferries’ bid was the highest of seven bids that they took seriously. Shortly after the announcement of the sale WHEC-TV stated that the fast ferry would move to the UK “no later than June 21st”. This did not happen. By October 2006 Euroferries had yet to pay for the Spirit of Ontario I and the City of Rochester had begun to look to other buyers. Euroferries also featured in a BBC South East Inside Out investigation [5] . It was announced on 17 March 2007 that the City of Rochester had run of patience with Euroferries and cut off active negotiations [6] . Two other potential buyers were reported to be interested in the vessel. The vessel was eventually sold to FRS Iberia S.L. Euroferries claim that they were unable to complete the purchase of the vessel due to UK port restrictions, the maritime press however reported that they did not have the finance available to purchase the ship. Euroferries claim they are currently evaluating other alternative fast ferries which they believe will be able to commence service on their proposed route from Dover to Calais and Boulogne during the course of summer 2007, with an additional vessel to commence service during 2008 [7] . As of June 2007 there has been no sign of a service commencing. Euroferries announced at the beginning of 2009 that they were going to be running a service from Ramsgate to Boulogne and that the service would commence in the Spring of 2009. After long delays it was announced on the 31st July 9 [8] that the service would start in September 9 using the Fred Olsen and has been used in the Canaries. The ‘Bonanza Express’ is at the moment back in dry dock in the Canaries and so we must wait and see if the service does start or it goes the way of the 2007 proposed operation from Dover. Euroferries are accepting reservations and payments on their website for July 2010 even though there still isn’t evidence of a service being provided on the RAMSGATE to BOULOGNE route. This article uses material from the Wikipedia article Hoverspeed , which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0 . Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. 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Ferries from UK/Ireland Ferries in Scandinavia Ferries in the Baltics Spain & Morocco MiniCruises Package Holidays Onboard our routes Inspiration Discover DFDS Travel Information Travel Extras More Information Ships' Overview - Dover to France Ships' Overview The 6 modern vessels on our Dover to Dunkirk and Dover to Calais ferry routes to France up to 54 times every day and boast excellent facilities to keep everyone entertained as they sail. Visit our onboard facilities pages to find out more about the dining , shopping and other amenities on our ships. Our flagged vessels Uk flagged vessels. We have 3 UK flagged vessels operating on the Channel: Dover Seaways Delft Seaways Dunkerque Seaways French flagged vessels We have 3 French flagged vessels operating on the Channel: Côte Des Dunes Côte Des Flandres Côte d’Opale Dover Seaways, Delft Seaways & Dunkerque Seaways These 3 sister ships were built in 2005. The ships are of Scandinavian design and have a light and airy atmosphere. The ships have a number of dining venues, a café, play areas, a shop, private lounge and facilities for commercial drivers. Technical Details : Length: 186m Cruising Speed: 20.5 knots Passengers: 1000 Year Built: 2005 Côte Des Dunes and Côte Des Flandres Ships' Overview Côte Des Dunes and Côte Des Flandres are our two new ships launched on the route between Dover and Calais. Both vessels were fully refurbished in January 2016. The modern facilities include a restaurant, a snack bar, a café, play areas, a shop, premium lounge and facilities for commercial drivers. Technical Details: Cruising Speed: 25knots Engine Output:4 x Engines total power 39,000 KW Passengers: 1500 Year built: Côte Des Flandres-2004 / Côte Des Dunes-2001 Flag: France Côte d’Opale Ship Overview Building began on the Côte d’Opale in 2019 and she set sail on our Dover – Calais route in summer 2021. Part of the E-Flexer series of ships, the Côte d’Opale is our longest ship on the channel. Facilities include a large, open plan Duty Free shop, a range of restaurants and a Relax Lounge. There is also our Road Kings lounge dedicated to freight drivers. Find out more about the Côte d’Opale here . Length: 214m Width: 27.8m Cruising speed:20-22 knots Passenger capacity: 1000 Car capacity: 3100 lane metres Build year: 2021 Cote des Dunes/Cote des Flandres One passenger lift measuring 130cm x 158cm, entrance door width 90cm One wheelchair-accessible public toilet Lift access parking One passenger lift measuring 180cm x 160cm . Entrance door width 124cm. Three wheelchair-accessible public toilets. Three disabled access toilets equipped with wash basin, WC & hand rails. Lift access parking available Dover Seaways/Delft Seaways/Dunkerque Seaways Three passenger lifts measuring 100cm x 138cm . Entrance door width 90cm. Two wheelchair-accessible public toilets: decks 6 and 7. 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Once your booking has been confirmed and your secure payment completed, you will have a 'real-time' booking with Irish Ferries. Your ticket and travel document can be printed from screen. Also you will receive an 'instant e-mail' copy of your ticket. Simply arrive at check-in with either of these documents and your passport/I.D. Ferry Operators: Ferry Routes: ©2005 whichferry.co.uk 411 IMAGES Seacat: SEACAT FRANCE (IMO 8903703) Port of Calais Calais harbour approaches Seacat catamaran cross channel ferry arriving Hoverspeed Dover Hoverspeed Dover SeaCat Hoverspeed Great Britain Dover to Calais France 1991 Hoverspeed Dover Calais Seacat. Hoverspeed Newhaven Dieppe all routes VIDEO Seacat Intrepid StenaLine LYNX high speed ferry fast ferry Calais France 1996 HOVERCRAFT AND SEACAT VTS_04_1.VOB SEACAT COLUMBIA Seacat Rolyman Rapide Hoverspeed Seacat, Dover (Fast Ferry) COMMENTS Hoverspeed Hoverspeed was a ferry company that operated on the English Channel from 1981 until 2005. It was formed in 1981 by the merger of Seaspeed and Hoverlloyd.Its last owners were Sea Containers; the company ran a small fleet of two high-speed SeaCat catamaran ferries in its final year.. Hoverspeed played a part in developing the hovercraft, and ran six SR.N4 Mountbatten class hovercraft and one ... ⚓ ⚓ ⚓ Hoverspeed Ferries In 2003 Hoverspeed Ferries operates a fleet of three Seacat catamarans on the prime Dover - Calais route, crossing in just under one hour with up to 15 daily departures during the peak season. Hoverspeed Ferries is also the only high-speed operator from Newhaven to Dieppe. The Company reinstated this popular direct link to Normandy in April 1999. Hoverspeed Hoverspeed and their fleet of Seacat catamarans ceased operations on the Dover to Calais route in 2005. After years of losses due to strong competition and dramatic increase in fuel prices, 40 years of service ended with the final crossing in November 2005. Hoverspeed Fast Ferries Elapsed time: 35 minutes, making Hoverspeed the fastest connection between England and France. Hovercraft meets Seacat. Since 1991, Hoverspeed Fast Ferries has supplemented its hovercraft with fast catamarans. Dover-Calais. The Seacat Isle of Man crosses the channel in 50 minutes, carrying up to 573 passengers and 85 cars. Seacat AFerry always has the latest special offers and deals for Isle of Man Steam Packet ferries. If you are interested in the SeaCat Catamaran service that ran from Dover to Calais, this service also ceased. However, you can compare all current ferry companies on this route on our Dover to Calais ferries page. See below for the latest Steam Packet ... SeaCat Hoverspeed Great Britain Dover to Calais France 1991 old 1991 video 8 mm format film of trip from Dover to Calais on SeaCat the water jet powered High speed craft built by Incat Catamarans, Hobart Australia Hoverspeed to France from FerryPrice Hoverspeed operates a unique fleet of high-speed catamaran and monohull car ferries. In 2002 Hoverspeed will operate a fleet of three seacat catamarans on the prime Dover - Calais route, crossing in just under one hour with up to 14 daily departures during the peak season. Hoverspeed also operates the only cross-Channel link between the UK ... Hoverspeed Ferries Hoverspeed operates a unique fleet of high-speed catamaran and monohull car ferries. In 2003 Hoverspeed operates a fleet of three Seacat catamarans on the prime Dover - Calais route, crossing in just under one hour with up to 15 daily departures during the peak season. Hoverspeed is also the only high-speed operator from Newhaven to Dieppe. Dover to Calais ferry tickets, compare times and prices The price of a ferry from Dover to Calais can vary between $62 and $290 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $204, prices can range from $62 and $509. The average price with a car is $214. Car prices can range from $110 and $264. Dover-Calais Ferry, Tickets & Schedules The latest ferry to Calais from Dover usually departs at 21:10, arriving in Calais at 23:40. Every day, there are also several Dover - Calais crossings after midnight, such as crossings scheduled at 00:10, 01:40 or 03:20. However, if you're considering taking a day trip to France, the latest ferry from Calais to Dover usually departs at 22:35. HIGH SPEED JET (ex Hoverspeed Great Britain, InCat 025) The first of Hoverspeed's 74m "Seacat" car carrying catamarans was built by International Catamarans (InCat) in Australia was launched as Christopher Columbus on January 28th 1991. Despite being hull number 25, she was launched some months before hull 23 (Seacat Tasmania, later Seacat Calais / Seacat France). All 5 of these vessels where ... Dover to Calais Start your journey with DFDS' Dover-Calais ferries - 30 daily sailings in just 100 minutes, tons of duty free shopping onboard and onshore! With the option to catch the ferry before or after your booked crossing if you miss it, it couldn't be easier to head to France with DFDS. Please note: You cannot travel as a foot passenger on the Dover ... Dover to Calais ferry Dover to Calais Ferry Prices. The price of a ferry from Dover to Calais can vary between £20 and £298 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £77, prices can range from £21 and £132. The average price with a car is £172. Car prices can range from £20 and £298. Seacats The seacat 'Danmark' tied up at the Prince of Wales Pier on 1 October 2000, ready to replace the hovercraft on the service to Calais the following day. Hoverspeed started operating fast catamarans, known as seacats from Dover in July 1991. The craft initially operated from the Eastern Docks until June 1993, when a special berth was constructed ... Hoverspeed Find Hoverspeed timetables, ferry tickets and book Hoverspeed crossings online with ca.directferries.com Dover to Calais Ferry Enter length if 7.0m or greater. Departing. 09/09/2024. Returning. 10/09/2024. Book Now. Book a P&O Ferries Dover to Calais ferry from just £80! With 15 daily crossings, you can enjoy a great duty-free & club lounge when you travel with P&O Ferries! Hoverspeed Passenger Transportation Seacat Scotland (built 1992). Built for Sea Containers Ltd Troon which is only 30 minutes from Glasgow, the service closing altogether, on Monday 1 November 2004. SeaCat Scotland left Belfast seemingly for ever on Thursday 28 November 2002 at 0600. She has operated for Hoverspeed on the Dover - Calais route in 1992, 2003 and 2004. Hoverspeed seacat tickets, timetables, routes and information from Hoverspeed at huge discounts from Drive-Alive the self-drive specialists. Hoverspeed seacat catamarans from Dover to Calais to France in 55 minutes or Newhaven Dieppe in 2 hours.Great deals on short breaks and long breaks. Design your own driving holiday online with accommodation abroad on our interactive holiday planner. Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings With a journey time of just 2 hours, our Dover to Dunkirk ferry crossing gives you access to Belgium, France, the Netherlands and more. Enjoy dining and duty free shopping on board. From. £ 80. per car + up to 4 people, one way*. Ships Overview Côte d'Opale Ship Overview. Building began on the Côte d'Opale in 2019 and she set sail on our Dover - Calais route in summer 2021. Part of the E-Flexer series of ships, the Côte d'Opale is our longest ship on the channel. Facilities include a large, open plan Duty Free shop, a range of restaurants and a Relax Lounge. Hoverspeed Seacat to Calais and Dieppe Booking Agent. Tel 7 Days 0800 7838336. Select continue to select your dates and times. will always be displayed first. Lowest Fares: the box above allows you to select your outward and return routes with Irish Ferries. By selecting continue, you will enter the Irish Ferries reservation system and automatically be given the lowest available ... Seacat There are however no shortage of alternatives. For further information or to book an alternative ferry service, please explore the links on this page. With directferries.co.uk you can find Seacat timetables, fares and book Seacat ferry tickets. Where applicable we'll also compare Seacat with alternative ferry companies. Seacat crossings to shut in winter Hoverspeed operates a fleet of three Seacat catamarans between Dover and Calais, crossing in just under one hour with up to 15 daily departures during the peak season. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht