Dover located in South East England, faces France across the narrowest point on the English Channel. The iconic chalk cliffs located here are well known as White cliffs of Dover and the narrow sea passage is called the Strait of Dover. Its strategic position has been a key feature throughout history. Archaeological finds reveal the area to have been a focus for entry and exit to and from Britain.

Dover Harbour Board Authority runs the Port of Dover for commercial shipping traffic as also for cruise ships. Passengers embark or disembark from Cruise Terminal 1 or Edwardian Marine Railway Station. Cruise Terminal 2 is a contemporary high-tech building. Both Terminals offer fast and efficient check-ins, having spacious departure lounges, café-bars and airline-style walkways to cruise ships.

Port of Dover provides opportunities for tourism as well. Dover Marina located in a quiet sheltered corner of the harbour is a favorite of yachters while Berth 4 is used by small cruise vessels. There are few comfortably appointed clubs within the Marina offering wide ranging facilities.

The key attractions here are the limestone cliffs that draw visitors out to admire this most spectacular natural feature. Visit Macfarlane’s Butterfly Center to stroll around greenhouse gardens and enjoy colorful free flying butterflies. Explore Dover Castle that has interactive displays. Dungeness RSPB Reserve is an island of nature home to breeding Terns. The Grand Shaft built in 1809 is a 140 ft Napoleonic staircase used as a short-cut to the town and harbour. The Maison Dieu built in 1203 is an ancient pilgrimage inn.