Spirit of France ferry

MS Spirit of France ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the UK company P&O FERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2000 passengers and 1059 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 9533816) is currently Cyprus-flagged (MMSI 209490000) and registered in Limassol.

Cabins

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

The ship's main dining facilities include the Food Court (serving international cuisine and freshly prepared traditional British fare), the Brasserie (a French restaurant offering gourmet dishes and fine wines), and patisseries (coffee shops serving 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 the summer months, an outdoor open-air alfresco bar is also available.

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

The cruise ferry Spirit of France also features dedicated children's areas onboard, including a playroom and a movie room for watching videos. During summer holiday family breaks, the ferry company provides onboard kids' entertainment programs with specially trained staff and supervised activities such as painting, drawing, treasure hunts, arts, and crafts.

Car decks

Below is a list of car deck-related safety procedures:

• All onboard emergency instructions are displayed at the ship's assembly stations (muster stations) and on the TV screens. Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is prohibited.
• 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 1st 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 or 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.

To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

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