Cote des Dunes ferry

MS Cote des Dunes is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,500 passengers and 400 cars (or 120 trucks/trailers). Launched in 2001, she currently serves the England–France ferry route Dover–Calais, with a crossing time of 1.5 hours.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

This vessel is not classified as a "cruise ferry" as it does not have passenger cabins and therefore does not provide overnight accommodations. Onboard amenities aboard Cote des Dunes include:

• Restaurant 7 Seas – à la carte menu featuring a wide selection of starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, and premium wines. A kids’ menu ("Happy Pirate") is also available.
• Horizon Snack Bar / Self-Service Restaurant – offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Lighthouse Cafe – serves beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruit and juices, and premium ice cream. Fitted with large TVs (satellite reception) for live sports and music programs.
• Road Kings area – exclusive to truck drivers, with showers, a restaurant, and a quiet lounge.
• Premium Lounge – offers extra privacy with complimentary coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks, and newspapers.
• Pirates Island / Children's Play Room – an indoor playground designed for kids, equipped with a ball pool, large TV for cartoons, and art tables for drawing.
• Tax Free Sea Shop – a duty-free boutique and convenience store offering special occasion gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (branded spirits and wines), tobacco, luxury perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion and accessories, toys, electronics, gourmet sweets, handmade teas, and spices. Shopping promotions are available on each crossing. Payments are accepted in cash or by bank card (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Premium brands include Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oréal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, and Face Inc.
• Wi-Fi service and ATM/cash machine (located next to the Information Desk/Reception).
• Reserved Seating Lounge – fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully reclining leather armchairs) and large TVs.
• Accessibility – one elevator (1.3 m x 1.6 m) provides access to parking areas, along with wider entrance doors (0.9 m wide) and one wheelchair-accessible public toilet.

The ship’s top deck features a Heli Deck with a helipad used for emergency helicopter landings.

Emergency instructions are displayed at all assembly (muster) stations. Life jackets are distributed at these locations. In the event of an emergency, the use of elevators is prohibited.

Car decks

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Passengers with disabilities or needing assistance should visit the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Turn off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. If applicable, switch off gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from the vehicle.
• Note the location of your vehicle and garage deck/stairway number before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle (cargo) decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is strictly forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in passenger lounges.
• Wait for the official onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To prevent air pollution, do not start your engine until instructed.

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