Busy Calais, hype of activity for the ferry industry

Ferries loading and unloading at Calais, such a busy Port, especially during the summer months, the ships are restless crossing the Channel, on these photographs, COTES DES FLANDRES, SPIRIT OF FRANCE, CALAIS SEAWAYS, EUROPEAN SEAWAY and PRIDE OF KENT. Photos 3.7.2016

Dover / Calais one of the busiest Ferry Routes in the World

Ferries arriving, departing, loading, unloading, getting ready for sea, a constant activity of one of the busiest Ferry Routes in the World, photos taken on board the new "SPIRIT OF FRANCE" leaving Dover on her way to Calais, the 9.25am departure. Photos 9.12.2013

P & O ship "WILLIAM FAWCETT" of 1828

Althought never owned by P & O the "WILLIAM FAWCETT" built in 1828 was considered to be the first P & O ship, she started a service with the then known "Peninsular Steam Navigation Company" in 1835 connecting London with Spain and Portugal with turnarounds in Lisbon, this was extended on several voyages to Gibraltar as well. Photos taken on board SPIRIT OF FRANCE, 28.11.2013

Travelling "CLUB LOUNGE" with P & O FERRIES

Passengers travelling with P & O FERRIES can indulge for extra luxury and book "CLUB LOUNGE" for £14 or just £12 when booked online. These private and exclusive rooms on board the new SPIRIT Class ships on the Dover / Calais route, are really comfortable well decorated with great emphasis on the long Company's History, the rooms also have a viewing area, a complimentary glass of champagne, soft drinks tea or coffee are also served by attentive stewards, there is also an exclusive menu on offer. Photos 28.11.2013 on board "SPIRIT OF FRANCE"

"SPIRIT OF FRANCE" departing Dover

The new P & O FERRIES "SPIRIT OF FRANCE" underway from Dover this morning, 2.6.2013, photos taken from "DIEPPE SEAWAYS"

"SPIRIT OF FRANCE" at sea

Just moments after leaving Dover, seen here picking up speed is the brand new "SPIRIT OF FRANCE", images taken from her sister "SPIRIT OF BRITAIN, 29.7.2012

On board "SPIRIT OF FRANCE"

For the second time in the last three weeks I was once again back on board P & O FERRIES "SPIRIT OF FRANCE" for a crossing from Dover to Calais, photos included were taken last thursday on the very limited, in terms of space, outdoor decks reserved for passengers, shame on the majority of Cruise Ferries and indeed in many passenger cruise ships, there is almost no space outdoors, this is the only setback on these new superb SPIRIT CLASS ships. As we sailed away from our berth we left behind the recently arrived "PRIDE OF CANTERBURY" and the famous White Cliffs of Dover

P & O History remembered on board new SPIRIT CLASS super cruise ferries

The new P & O SPIRIT CLASS Ferries keep former glory days of the company alive on board the new ships, these photos are just an example of that, the year that this Historic Company is celebrating 175 years of existence, photos taken on the 12th February 2011 on board SPIRIT OF FRANCE

The CLUB LOUNGE on board "SPIRIT OF FRANCE"

During your crossing with P & O FERRIES you can treat yourself to extra luxury booking the "CLUB LOUNGE" it costs £12 when pre-booked or £14 if you upgrade on board the ships, the price includes a complimentary glass of champagne, coffee, tea, soft drinks and newspapers, on board the new SPIRIT CLASS there is even an exclusive outdoor space, a must during summer months. Images of the main entrance to the "CLUB LOUNGE" on board SPIRIT OF FRANCE", photos taken last sunday, the 12th February 2012.

"SPIRIT OF FRANCE" at a glance

Inside the new superb "SPIRIT OF FRANCE", photos taken last sunday, the 12th February 2012