Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer
Passenger ferry connection; check dates and operator-specific travel conditions.
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Sail-powered Channel passenger operator
SailLink Ferry Routes & Travel Guide
Use this SailLink guide to connect its routes involving United Kingdom, France with the rest of your trip. Compare the ports, passenger category and onboard arrangements before searching your travel date.
UK & IrelandPassenger ferry travel
About the operator
SailLink ferry services
SailLink runs small-scale sail-powered passenger crossings between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer, with bicycles accepted on its low-impact Channel service.
Schedules and operating arrangements can vary by date, weather and vessel. Check the operator's current information before arranging onward travel.
The 2026 sailing season has ended. SailLink is preparing its 2027 programme; check the operator’s website for release dates and availability. This is a seasonal service for foot passengers and cyclists, with no cars. SailLink official sailing information and booking →
Main route
Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer
Use EUFerry's route guide for port information and planning advice, then confirm the operator's dated timetable.
Boulogne-sur-Mer → Dover
Plan departure from Boulogne-sur-Mer and arrival in Dover, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Before travelling with SailLink
Check-in
Use the operator's current instructions for arrival and boarding times.
Travel documents
Carry the documents required for the international or domestic journey shown on your ticket.
Vehicles and bicycles
Confirm whether your selected sailing accepts your travel type before booking.
Connect SailLink with the rest of your journey
The linked EUFerry guides for SailLink involve United Kingdom, France. Start with the port pair you need and then compare the dated service: passenger categories, accommodation and check-in arrangements can differ within the same operator’s network.
Check the land connections at the ports: Dover port guide · Boulogne-sur-Mer port guide.
Before choosing a SailLink fare, write down the departure terminal, reporting time, arrival port and the first onward connection. Compare each item with the booking result. A cabin, pet space or assistance request should appear in the selected arrangements rather than being inferred from a general ship description.
Open the directional route guides for both halves of a return journey. If the comparison search does not show a sailing, check the operator information on this page before concluding that the service has stopped; some local services and ticket categories are outside the comparison provider’s inventory.
Frequently asked
SailLink FAQs
Which route does SailLink operate?
Dover to Boulogne-sur-Mer is the principal route covered by this EUFerry guide.
Where should I confirm the timetable?
Use the operator's own current schedule because departure dates and times can change.
Plan your trip
SailLink official sailing information and booking