Cote des Flandres ferry

MS Cote des Flandres 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 trailers). Launched in 2005, she currently operates on 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 feature passenger cabins, meaning no overnight accommodation is available. Facilities onboard the Cote des Flandres include:

• Restaurant 7 Seas – à la carte menu with 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 – serves hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Lighthouse Cafe – offers beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruit and juices, and premium ice cream. Equipped with large TVs (satellite reception) for live sports and music broadcasts.
• Road Kings area – exclusive for truck drivers, featuring 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 – indoor playground featuring a ball pool, large TV (cartoons), and art tables for drawing.
• Tax Free Sea Shop – duty-free boutique offering gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (brand spirits and wines), tobacco, luxury perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, fashion, accessories, toys, electronics, gourmet sweets, handmade teas and spices. Shopping promotions are available on every crossing. Payments accepted in cash or by bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Premium brands 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 and ATM/cash machine (located next to the Information Desk/Reception).
• Reserved Seating Lounge – equipped with comfortable Pullman seats (fully reclining leather armchairs) and large TVs.
• Accessibility features – one elevator (1.3 m x 1.6 m) with lift access to parking areas, wide entrance doors (0.9 m), and one wheelchair-accessible public toilet.

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

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

Car decks

Below is a list of safety procedures related to the car decks:

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

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