Dover

Walkability: 6/10

United Kingdom

Direct DockNorthern Europe

Hours in Port

~8 hours

Walk to Town

Cruise terminal is near town, but castle and cliff walks require a climb or transport

Currency

GBP

WiFi

Good

Cell Coverage

Excellent

Time Zone

GMT/BST

Today at Dover

Port time12:56 PM

Your time12:56 PM

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The UK is usually 5 hours ahead of US Eastern.

Overview

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Dover is a docked cruise port with 6/10 walkability, about 8 typical port hours, and GBP as the local currency.

Dover is known for its white cliffs, castle, Channel views, and role as a UK cruise turnaround port. It can also be a gateway for Canterbury or London-area transfers.

Destination Snapshot

Dover

United Kingdom

Port-area planning notes

Arrival Style

Docked port

Walkability

6/10

Connectivity

good Wi-Fi, excellent cell

Waterfront WalkDover CastleCullins Yard

Top Excursions

Dover Castle

$35–$902-4 hours

White Cliffs Walk

$0–$602-4 hours

Canterbury

$60–$1404-6 hours

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Free Things To Do

Waterfront Walk

Harbor and Channel views near town.

Town Center

Simple shopping and cafe area for a low-key port call.

Restaurants Near Terminal

Cullins Yard$$

The White Horse$$

Getting Around

Use taxis or tours for the castle, cliffs, Canterbury, or rail connections. Walking routes can be steep.

Cruise Port FAQ

Is Dover a tender port or a docked port?

Dover is listed as a docked cruise port in CruiseKit's guide, which usually makes the port area simpler to plan than a tender stop.

How walkable is Dover from the cruise port?

Dover has a CruiseKit walkability score of 6/10. The port-area note is: Cruise terminal is near town, but castle and cliff walks require a climb or transport.

What currency is used in Dover?

GBP is the local currency for Dover. Plan to use local currency or a payment card where accepted.

Does this Dover page use a live map provider?

No. This port guide uses a static destination snapshot for planning. CruiseKit's optional Explore Map is a separate app view and is only loaded when enabled and opened by the user.

Emergency Information

Police

999 or 112

Hospital

Dover Health Centre / William Harvey Hospital

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