About SpeedFerries
SpeedFerries is the new cross channel ferry company sailing between Dover on the south east coast of England and Boulogne in Northern France, providing a high-speed, low cost alternative to the Dover Calais route.
SpeedFerries offers the fastest and most direct ferry route from Britain to France on the all year Dover-Boulogne service.
The combination of the fastest ferry crossing - just 50 minutes - and the auto link road from the A16 motorway leading direct to the Port of Boulogne and connecting SpeedFerries customers to the entire French motorway system, makes SpeedFerries an optimal and convenient gateway for trips between Britain and the Continent.
SpeedFerries Route from Dover to Boulogne is a cars-only service and vehicles accepted onboard SpeedOne must be self-propelled by conventional means.
Cars, minivans and smaller motorhomes can be accommodated as long as they fall within the overall limitations on height (2,9 m), width (2,0 m) and length (7,0 m), which are given by the configuration of the car deck and ramps and a tight sailing schedule. Basically for the same reasons SpeedFerries is unable to take caravans and coaches.
When booking a crossing with SpeedFerries you are asked to select a vehicle type, which depends on the overall size of the vehicle and the number of passengers travelling in your vehicle. Overloaded vehicles will not be accepted for travel.
Cars, minivans and smaller motorhomes can be accomodated as long as they fall within the overall limitations on height (2,9 m), width (2,0 m) and length (7,0 m), which are given by the configuration of the cardeck and ramps and a tigth sailing schedule. Basically for the same reasons SpeedFerries is unable to take caravans and coaches.
When booking a crossing with SpeedFerries you are asked to select a vehicle type, which depends on the overall size of the vehicle and the number of passengers travelling in your vehicle. Overloaded vehicles will not be accepted for travel.
Standard Car
A vehicle no longer than 5.0 m, wider than 2,0 m and no higher than 1.85 m and carrying a maximum of 5 persons over the age of 3 will qualify as a standard car. If a car falls within these measurements but carries more than 5 persons over the age of 3 it falls into the category “Large car”.
Large Car
A large car is a vehicle within the following limitations: height 2,9 m, width 2,0 m and length 7,0 m carrying a maximum of 9 persons over the age of three.
Car and Trailer
A car and trailer combination must fall within the following limitations: height 2,9 m, width 2,0 m and length 7,0 m carrying a maximum of 9 persons over the age of three.
All meassurements indicated above include roof racks, top boxes, bicycles and any other objects mounted on or fixed to the car.
The total weight of any vehicle must not exceed 3.5 tonnes.
SpeedFerries Fares
In general, there are no restrictions to qualify for the lowest available Dover to Boulogne ferry fare.
The SpeedFerries ticket price does not depend on the duration of your trip, but is based on the rate at which our capacity is sold. A booking is always amendable - subject to an amendment fee of £10 and if the actual price for the new departure is higher you must pay the difference.
SpeedFerries Dover
SpeedFerries operates from the Hoverport at the Western Docks in Dover.
Follow the M20/A20 down to Dover, turn right at the Prince of Wales roundabout (3rd roundabout), cross the small bridge and you are at SpeedFerries’ check-in. SpeedFerries is the only operator out of the Hoverport.
Speed Ferries Boulogne
SpeedFerries operates from the main Boulogne ferryport.
Driving directino to the Speed Ferries terminal in Boulogne are:-
From A16, Calais or Rouen to SpeedFerries
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Take exit 29 "Boulogne Port/Outreau/Le Portel"
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Stay on the right lane. At the 1st round about, follow the sign "Boulogne Port" on your left
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At the 2nd round about (next to Leclerc hypermarket), take the 2nd exit and follow the sign "Le Portel/Boulogne Port"
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At the next round about, follow the sign "Port de Plaisance/Boulogne Centre".
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From A26 to SpeedFerries
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Take the National Road RN42 up to the round about
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Follow the sign "Boulogne Port", follow the road under the bridge, and take the motorway A16 towards "Boulogne Port/Paris"
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Exit 29 "Boulogne Port/Outreau/Le Portel"
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Stay on the right lane. At the 1st round about follow the sign "Boulogne Port" on your left
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At the 2nd round about (next to Leclerc hypermarket), take the 2nd exit and follow the sign "Le Portel/Boulogne Port"
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At the next round about, follow the sign "Port de Plaisance/Boulogne Centre".
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Disabled Passenger Information
SpeedOne offers access from the cardeck to the common passenger lounge and cafeteria situated on the first level passenger deck through a wheelchair friendly corridor. A wheelchair as well as personal assistance can be made available on request.
All the above facilities including restrooms are easilily accessibile for wheelchair users.
There is a small flight of stairs between the first and the second level passenger deck, where the coffee and wine bar and the PremierClass lounge are situated. If you wish to travel PremierClass the cabin crew can provide you with the extra services at your seat on the first level passenger lounge.
Passengers with walking disabilities are recommended to make their booking through the call centre in order to allow for the necessary assistance to be arranged.
Speed Ferries and Pets
SpeedFerries has officially been approved to carry animals under the Pets Travel Scheme and is able to offer transportation for cats and dogs on the Dover – Boulogne fast ferry service. If your pet is eligible to travel under the Pets Travel Scheme, it can be included in your SpeedFerries booking for an additional cost of £ 15 per pet per crossing.
All pets must be declared prior to travel for both voyages to and out of the UK.
It is the responsibility of the passenger to make sure that their pet complies fully with the rules and regulations outlined in the Pets Travel Scheme and that all the necessary documentation is in place.
SpeedFerries will accept no liability for upset travel plans if your pet fails to meet regulations standards. For further information on Pets Travel Scheme please consult www.defra.gov.uk.
During the 50 minutes crossing the pet will have to stay in the vehicle on the car deck, which will be patrolled regularly by SpeedFerries’ deck crew, but the pet owner must nevertheless make sure that their pet is healthy and fit to travel.
SpeedFerries can not carry any other animals than the ones specifically included in the Pets Travel Scheme – i.e. cats and dogs.
Best European Crossing Operator
SpeedFerries won “Best European Crossing Operator” award in 2005 at the UK Telegraph Travel Awards just 18 months after the service was launched in May 2004. This award features the biggest annual survey of the British travelling public.
The Onboard Experience
SpeedFerries’ wave-piercing catamaran “SpeedOne” accommodates 200 cars and 800 passengers. SpeedFerries is a car (and MC) ferry only – no coaches, lorries or foot passengers. Accordingly, the car deck is not crowded and the lounges and sundeck are spacious.
The Café onboard offers great deals on sandwiches, pastries and drinks and in the Bar, customers can try some of the products sold in the SpeedShop. The family section includes a play area for children with toys and cartoon videos. SpeedOne also has a sundeck with seating available.
Speed Ferries Fleet
The fast ferry, "SpeedOne", an 86-metre third-generation wave-piercing catamaran with room for 200 cars and 800 passengers crosses the Dover Strait in just 50 minutes.
On this large SpeedCat SpeedFerries offers a superior travel experience for all passengers, as well as unique service concept for premier class travellers.
Speed Ferries all year round fast ferry service offers up to 5 return sailings daily between Dover and Boulogne with a crossing time of just 50 minutes.
Speed Ferries Fight The Pirates
SpeedFerries introduced its “Fight the Pirates” campaign following a very difficult entry into the cross-Channel ferry market. After the opening of the Dover-Boulogne route on the 19 May 2004, SpeedFerries realized that the concept of a low cost ferry service, introducing low cost airline styled pricing to the ferry market, was so unpopular within the industry that SpeedFerries found itself in an extremely hostile market.
Strong support by loyal customers during the start up period and SpeedFerries' determination to "Fight the Pirates", saved the company and secured the success of the Dover-Boulogne fast ferry service – a service which resulted in a 50 percent reduction of the average sales price of car tickets on the Dover Straits, thereby benefiting all Cross-Channel travellers.
After two years of operation SpeedFerries has obtained 12% of the passenger vehicle market and reached its original objective of delivering a “50 percent cheaper, 50 percent faster product” to cross-Channel travellers. SpeedFerries won “Best European Crossing Operator” award in 2005 at the Telegraph Travel Awards just 18 months after the service was launched in May 2004.
SpeedFerries continues its commitment of offering cross-Channel prices at an acceptable level whilst providing a high quality, low cost fast ferry service.
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