Spirit of Britain ferry

MS Spirit of Britain ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the UK company P&O FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,000 passengers and 1,059 cars (or 180 lorries). The vessel was launched in 2012 and currently operates on the UK–France ferry route Dover-Calais (crossing time 1.5 hours).

The vessel (IMO number 9524231) is currently Cyprus-flagged (MMSI 209479000) and registered in Limassol.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Spirit of Britain has no cabins (passenger staterooms) due to the route's short crossing distance. Instead, the ship offers a Reserved Seating Lounge. This is a luxury club-class bar lounge furnished with comfortable leather couches. Reserved seats are available for pre-booking. These deals include complimentary beverages (champagne, tea, coffee, soft drinks) and newspapers.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

The ship's main dining facilities include a Food Court (serving international cuisine and freshly prepared traditional British fare), Brasserie (a French restaurant serving gourmet food and fine wines), and patisseries (coffee shops offering light snacks, pastries, and hot and cold drinks, including Starbucks coffee).

The ship has a dedicated family lounge with comfortable seating. The lounge is served by its own bar offering light snacks and beverages (tea, coffee, and soft drinks). During summer months, an outdoor open-air alfresco bar is also available.

Shopping at the onboard shops offers a wide selection of brand products at discounted prices compared to UK high street prices. Discounts of up to 40% are offered on luxury perfumes, skincare, and cosmetics, while discounts of up to 30% are available on alcohol (spirits, wines, and beers). The shops also sell bestselling books, newspapers, magazines, toys, and games.

The cruise ferry Spirit of Britain also features dedicated onboard areas for children, including a playroom and a movie room (for watching videos). During summer holiday family breaks, the ferry company provides an onboard kids’ entertainment program with specially trained staff and supervised activities (painting, drawing, treasure hunts, arts, and crafts).

Car decks

Follows a list of car deck-related safety procedures:

• All onboard emergency instructions are displayed on TV screens and at the ship's assembly stations (aka muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is forbidden.
• Disabled passengers or those requiring specific 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 when leaving the vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and 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 passenger lounges, is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.

In order to avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner P&O Ferries (fleet, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Dover England) is a UK ferry company operating routes between the UK and France, the UK and Ireland, the UK and the Netherlands (mini-cruises), the UK and Belgium (mini-cruises), and Scotland and Northern Ireland.