Cote D'Albatre ferry

MS Cote D'Albatre is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 600 passengers and can carry 224 cars or 75 trucks/trailers. Launched in 2006, the vessel currently operates on the England-France ferry route Newhaven-Dieppe, with a crossing time of approximately 4 hours.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Cote D'Albatre offers 50 cabins (maximum occupancy of 4 passengers) with a total of 196 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned, feature en-suite bathrooms, and are available as both interior and exterior cabins. A cot is available upon request at the ship’s reception desk.

Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Some cabins are wheelchair-accessible, adapted for passengers with reduced mobility. DFDS Seaways also offers designated "Pet Cabins" for travelers with animals. Guests with pets must book an entire cabin (double or triple occupancy). Animals must remain in cages, and dogs (including service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled at all times.

The vessel also features two spacious Reserved Seating Lounges with aircraft-style reclining seats available for pre-booking—one in a private area and one in an open section. The seats fully recline and convert into 2.1-meter-long horizontal beds. Free standard-type seating is also available.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes before the vessel's arrival in port. Check-in closes one hour before scheduled departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

MS Cote D'Albatre offers a range of amenities, including:

• Restaurant 7 Seas – A la carte dining with a wide selection of starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, and premium wines. A children's "Happy Pirate" menu is also available.
• Maupassant Self-Service Restaurant – Offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Lighthouse Cafe – Serves beverages, cocktails, coffee, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruits, juices, and premium ice cream. Fitted with large TVs for live sports and music broadcasts.
• Road Kings Area – Reserved exclusively for truck drivers and includes showers, a restaurant, and a quiet lounge.
• Premium Lounge – A private area with complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, and newspapers.
• Pirates Island / Children's Play Room – An indoor play area with a ball pool, large TV for cartoons, and kids’ art tables for drawing.
• Tax-Free Sea Shop – A duty-free boutique offering gifts, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, branded perfumes and cosmetics, fashion accessories, toys, electronics, gourmet sweets, and more. Shopping promotions and special offers are available during each crossing. Payments accepted in cash or by card (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Premium brands onboard include Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oreal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, and Face Inc.
• Wi-Fi service, ATM/cash machine (located next to the Information Desk/Reception).
• Reserved Seating Lounge – Equipped with fully reclining leather Pullman seats and large TVs.
• One specially adapted cabin is available for passengers with reduced mobility. However, access to the economy sleeper seat lounge (Open Space) is not available for disabled passengers.

The ship’s top deck features a Heli Deck with a helipad, used in case of emergency evacuations.

All emergency instructions are displayed at the ship’s assembly (muster) stations. Life jackets are available at each muster station. In the event of an emergency, elevators/lifts are not to be used.

Car decks

The garage decks are arranged on two levels and allow vehicle access from both the bow and stern. Marine doors are operated by pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Safety procedures include:

• Passengers with disabilities or those requiring assistance should contact the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Engage the handbrake, leave the vehicle in park or 1st gear, switch off the ignition, alarms, electrical systems, and headlights. Turn off any gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from your vehicle.
• Note the location of your vehicle, deck number, and nearest stairway.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges.
• Wait for an announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start your engine until instructed, to prevent air pollution.

The ship operator, DFDS Seaways (fleet), was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. DFDS is a leading Danish shipping company providing passenger and freight ferry services across Northern Europe.