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Cruising from Dover, UK? Watch this FIRST!

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👁️ 12K views📅 11 months ago⏱️ 29:11
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Other · 13 nightsFrom DoverVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I admit I'm quite liking what I see here in Dover and the locality.

I really wasn't sure what to expect on arrival into Dova and this hotel. I will say early stages, but actually they are exceeding my expectations by quite some distance.

I love Southampton. I love sailing out of Southampton. But there's something really refreshing about coming to a totally different port.

Well done, Port Adova. You're rocking it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a sea view room at the Dover Marina Hotel for great views of the cruise terminal.
Take the direct train from London St. Pancras to Dover Priory for a quick journey.
Visit Dover Castle for a full day of history and exploration.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect from cruising from DoverDover is a major port with good transport links and a dedicated cruise terminal; it's the second largest turnaround port in the UK.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the transport like from London to Dover?
QWhat is the Dover Marina Hotel like?
QWhat can you do in the Dover locality?
QWhat is the cruise check-in process like at Dover?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dover4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Cruising from Dover, UK? Watch this FIRST! I admit, 15 years since I've been to Dover / Kent, so I wasn't sure what to expect before cruising from the port with Fred Olsen Borealis. In this episode I'll talk through some of the transport links, orientation, a detailed look at my hotel, the Dover Marina Hotel (including food, drinks, menus, costs etc), the immediate locality (beach, harbours, sea front, a morning at Dover Castle with lots of info) plus a tour of the nearby seaside resort of Deal and Walmer Castle. We also meet 3 reps from the Port of Dover marketing and communications team and find out why they think Dover is a unique port from which to sail. It's then time to see how arrival and check-in operates at the cruise terminal (berth 2). I am definitely ready for this next adventure and next time the spotlight will be firmly on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines as we begin our cruise to the Azores, Madeira and Lisbon. Let's do this! Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #dover #kent #travelblogjamie #cruise #fredolsen #deal AD/invited