Delft Seaways ferry

MS Delft Seaways is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,000 passengers and 250 cars (or 120 trucks/trailers). Launched in 2006, she currently serves the England–France ferry route Dover–Dunkerque (Dunkirk), with a crossing time of approximately 2 hours.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

Onboard Delft Seaways, guests can enjoy a family-friendly restaurant offering healthy meals at reasonable prices. Alternatively, passengers can dine in the ship’s bistro, which features premium, freshly prepared dishes and a comfortable seating area. Fast food options are available at Food Express. The ship’s elegant bar lounge, the Salon, offers a relaxing atmosphere with large TVs showing news and sports. It serves a variety of hot and cold beverages, wines, spirits, and light snacks. Costa Coffee is also located in this area.

Delft Seaways is not classified as a cruise ferry, as she does not offer passenger cabins (only crew accommodations). Overnight stays are not possible. The ship features seven elevators connecting the garage decks (lower freight and car decks) with the passenger decks. Crew facilities are located on a dedicated crew-only deck, which includes cabins, offices, storage rooms, a dayroom (dining area), a mess hall (crew lounge), and laundry.

The onboard facilities include:

• 7 Seas A La Carte Restaurant – Offers a diverse menu with starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, and premium wines. A children’s menu ("Happy Pirate") is available.
• Horizon Restaurant / Food Express / Snack Bar / Self-Service Restaurant (Deck 6) – Serves hot meals, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Lighthouse Cafe (Deck 7) – Provides beverages, cocktails, coffee, snacks, sweets, fresh fruit, and premium ice cream. Fitted with large HDTVs (satellite reception) for live entertainment and sporting events.
• Road Kings area (Deck 7) – Exclusive facilities for truck drivers, including showers, a restaurant, and bar lounge.
• Premium Lounge (formerly Sea View Lounge, Deck 7) – Reserved seating lounge with complimentary coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks, and newspapers. Open 24 hours and accessible to all ages. Seat prices start at GBP 12 pp (one way) and include wine by the glass, gourmet snacks, and pastries. The menu is a la carte and offers both hot and cold options.
• La Veranda Restaurant (Deck 7) – Aft-located dining venue with panoramic windows and outdoor seating.
• Costa Coffee – Specialty coffee and beverages.
• Little Nippers / Children’s Play Room (Deck 6) – An indoor play area featuring a ball pool, large TV (cartoons), and art tables for drawing.
• Tax-Free Sea Shop (Deck 6) – A duty-free boutique offering gifts, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion items, toys, electronics, and gourmet goods. Accepted payment methods include cash, VISA, MasterCard, and 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, Bureau de Change (purser, ATM) – Located next to the Information Desk / Reception (Deck 6).
• Reserved Seating Lounge (First Class Lounge) – Features fully reclining leather Pullman seats and large TVs. Children under 8 are not allowed.
• Relax Lounge (added in 2020) – Equipped with luxury airplane-style recliners. Seat pricing starts at GBP 6 pp (one way), including a RITUALS Karma cosmetics gift set. The area is child-free (guests must be 16 or older).
• Accessibility – Three elevators (1 m x 1.4 m) provide access to parking areas. Facilities also include wider doors (0.9 m) and two wheelchair-accessible restrooms (Decks 6 and 7).

The ship’s top deck features a Heli Deck with a helipad for emergency use.

Emergency instructions are displayed at the ship’s assembly (muster) stations, where life jackets are also located. In case of emergency, use of elevators is prohibited.

Car decks

The ship has three garage decks: lower (Deck 3, for freight), middle (Deck 4, for mixed vehicles), and upper (Deck 5, for passenger cars only). D-Class DFDS ferries are designed with separate garage decks for cars and trucks, helping to reduce roll-on/roll-off times.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Passengers with disabilities or requiring special assistance should visit the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and leave the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical systems, and headlights. Shut off gas cylinders (if any) and lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from the vehicle.
• Note your vehicle’s location, garage deck number, and stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges.
• Wait for the official announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To prevent air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

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