Seven Sisters ferry

MS Seven Sisters ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 600 passengers and 224 cars (or 75 trucks/trailers). The vessel was launched in 2006 and currently operates on the England-France ferry route Newhaven-Dieppe (English Channel crossing time 4 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Seven Sisters has 50 cabins (maximum capacity 4 passengers) and a total of 196 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms, and are available as both inside and outside cabins. A cot is available on request at the ship's reception desk.

The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). DFDS Seaways ferries also offer so-called "Pet Cabins". Travelers with pets must book an entire cabin (double or triple occupancy). Animals must remain in pet cages. Dogs (including service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled.

The vessel also offers two spacious Reserved Seating Lounges with reclining seats (aircraft-type seats) available for pre-booking (one private and one in the vessel's open area). The seats recline fully and convert into 2.1 m long horizontal beds. Seven Sisters also provides free standard seating.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to homeport arrival. Passenger check-in closes 1 hour prior to ferry departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

As facilities, the Seven Sisters ship offers:

• Restaurant 7 Seas offers an a la carte menu with a wide selection of starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, and premium wines. A children's menu ("Happy Pirate") is also available.
• Lanes Self-Service Restaurant offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Lighthouse Cafe serves beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruits and juices, and premium ice cream. It is equipped with large TVs (satellite reception) for watching live sports and music programs.
• Road Kings area (with showers, restaurant, and quiet lounge) is exclusively dedicated to truck drivers.
• Premium Lounge is designed for travelers seeking extra privacy, offering complimentary coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks, and newspapers.
• Pirates Island / Children's Play Room is an indoor playground for kids. The club lounge is specially designed and equipped with a ball pool, large TV (for cartoons), and kids' art tables for drawing.
• Tax Free Sea Shop is a duty-free boutique and convenience store selling gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (spirits and wines), tobacco, luxury-brand perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, and specialty teas and spices. Special shopping promotions are available on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or via bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Premium brands available 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 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.
• Passengers with reduced mobility are provided with one specially adapted cabin. Unfortunately, disabled passengers do not have access to the economy sleeper seat lounge (Open Space).

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

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed at the ship's assembly stations (muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is prohibited.

Car decks

Garage decks can be loaded on two levels, with vehicle access from both the bow and stern. Marine doors are operated by pneumatic and hydraulic drives. Below is a list of car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring special assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from your vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and the garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges, is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

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