Toots Posted May 24, 2004 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2004 We'll check in at the NCL Dream around noon on the day we sail at 4 p.m. Is there time to get back off the ship and see the castle? How far is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marilynfaye Posted May 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2004 Dover is small so it's not far, but not walking distance. Grab a cab. Ask your cab driver about the availability of cabs to get back down! (We had a rental car when we were there so I don't know) Or, perhaps, other cruisers could answer that question. We spent a couple of hours there in September and took the WW II Underground Tunnel tour. You have to sign up for a specific time when you get there. This June we will spend some time in the pre-20th century part. The view of your ship and the rest of the harbor from up there is amazing. The view from town at night, with the lights shining on the Castle is amazing, too. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickwolf Posted May 25, 2004 #3 Share Posted May 25, 2004 As Marilyn says you need to check in for a timed ticket for the tunnels tour. If it is a busy day the ticket they are issuing may be too late for you. I would also wonder whether the castle entry fee of £8.50 per adult (Approx $15??) is worth while for just doing the tour of the tunnels which is only about 40 - 50 minutes long. I was at Dover castle this weekend and loved it but it took us 9 hours over 2 days to do it justice. Hope these points are useful to you. Nick NCL Star March 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eileen & jay Posted September 11, 2004 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I am bumping this topic current for those researching Dover for their 2005 cruises.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules1 Posted September 11, 2004 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2004 We did the Celebrity Constellation baltic sea cruise out of Dover. If you enjoy walking, you can walk into Dover from the dock, we did. It was very enjoyable - a picturesque town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeL Posted September 25, 2004 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2004 We are sailing out of Dover next June. Is there any rental agency close to the port or the one that come and pick you up at the port? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetoscrap Posted November 3, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 3, 2004 DH would like to do a castle tour durring a pre cruise stay. Any one have and suggestions. I would like to spend a night and day in the Dover/Canterberry area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RxTexan Posted November 3, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Dover Castle in the town is one of the most spectacular in England. It has a Roman lighthouse and a neat World War II tour as well. Also In Dover is an excellent museum and a Roman painted house. So there is plenty to see and do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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