Seven Sisters
Operated by DFDS Seaways
Seven Sisters
Operated by DFDS Seaways
Operated by DFDS Seaways on the Dieppe Newhaven route
The Seven Sisters is a superb modern ship launched in 2006 and offers optimum comfort whatever the sailing conditions. Tastefully decorated, the Seven Sisters offers excellent facilities including a panoramic lounge, a bar, a restaurant, a boutique, WiFi, children's play areas and high quality cabins.
There's a choice of 50 cabins, all of which are en-suite. A cot is available upon request at the reception desk. In terms of seating, the Seven Sisters offers you free standard type seats so that you can relax during the crossing.
All tastes are catered for in the Lanes - a relaxed self-service restaurant offering superb value for money whatever the time of day. Children’s menu and vegetarian options are also available. The Beachy Head split level panoramic bar offers superb sea views and whether you're looking for a coffee, fruit juice, some fine French wine or a cold beer there's something to suit all tastes.
Onboard you'll find an extensive range of specially selected alcohols, tobaccos, perfumes, toys, books, cameras and chocolates, as well as a host of other wonderful gift ideas as well as daily newspapers.
A number of areas have been set aside for children. Younger children can let off steam in a brightly-coloured play-zone while video games and cartoons will keep the older children entertained.
There is a specially adapted cabin for passengers with reduced mobility.
Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Seven Sisters guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.
out of 5
90% of our customers recommended this ship
"Good journey"
All good
"Another recommendation "
Very good just wish food and drink were cheaper and also the crossing cost but could not fault it otherwise.
"Pleasant & Efficient Journey"
Living in Sussex, Newhaven for us is convenient. We find the service by DFDS efficient and comfortable. Particularly, the wide car-deck aisles prevent damgae to cars, c.f. the Dover ferries.
"Poor P.R."
Unfortunately due to sickness it was impossible, due to hospital appointments, to make the trip. I informed direct ferries and asked if there could be any refund, however small, particularly as I am a regular customer, they informed me they would not be make any refund. Obviously I will not be using them again. Importantly my review is based on direct ferries not dfds, although I believe they informed direct ferries there would be no refund
"Journeys with D F D S"
Our journey from Newhaven to Dieppe (return) was one of the best ferry journeys that i have taken. The organisation by the loading crew and the ships company was absolutely excellent.The cleanliness of the ship and the standard of the food was superb and the friendliness of all the staff was a credit to the company. This includes both ships on our journey out and our return.
"Newhaven to Dieppe"
I travelled to Dieppe from Newhaven, and I must say the loading in Newhaven was efficient,. however the disembarkation was painfully slow, whereas in Dieppe it was speedy both ways. As for the ships , they were very good. Dieppe port was very clean , where as Newhaven is an embarrassing. It is very old and derelict looking. Needs money spent on it. Not a good advert for people arriving in this country for the first time.
"A pretty good option."
Having not caught a ferry for years I was looking forward to this little trip to and from Dieppe as my two young children had never been on a ship before and the whole experience was a good one. The process of booking was easy and reasonable, the trip was enjoyable and hassle-free and all the people responsible for it including the ferry staff and security at either end were friendly. My only gripe would be that, having got to the port the full 90 minutes ahead of sailing time as requested, there was no advantage to doing so in terms of the order of disembarkation. On the way back in particular we were early arriving in Dieppe and yet managed to be one of the last cars to get away from Newhaven. More effort on this front and I would definitely become a regular ferry-goer.
"lack of updates over delay "
Departure was delayed by nearly an hour with no updates over the reason for the delay
"Good 👍"
Left on time. Food was ok. Staff pleasant. Would use again
"Enjoyable Crossing"
Very good crossing. Ship very comfortable, clean and staff friendly. We have done this crossing quite a few times now with DFDSand have alway experienced a pleasant and efficient journey. There are never any rowdy groups which means you can get a few hours sleep. We will continue to use and reccomend.
"Staff"
Recent trip Dieppe to Newhaven, just a note about how helpful and friendly the staff were, they notice straight away if you are struggling or are unsure and step in to offer assistance, they seem also to remember their customers which makes you feel welcome. Nice atmosphere. Perhaps this appreciation could be passed onto them. Thank you .
"Relaxing Crossing"
Enjoyable journey from Dieppe to Newhaven 4 hours to relax. Meal was good, although it could have been a little hotter. Being able to sit outside on the deck a bonus. Very relaxing crossing and very reasonably priced. Always departs on time with efficient loading and unloading of vehicles. Would certainly use this route again.
"Great crossing on the 8th of May "
Excellent trip across the channel. Only gripe was the volume of the children’s tv, it seemed come through all of the speakers around that deck. Every member of staff were very friendly indeed.
"First trip as a foot passenger to Dieppe"
I travelled with my mother, and we had a great trip no doubt helped by the fantastic weather. We both live very close to the ferry terminal with my mum in Seaford and myself in Newhaven both in positions to watch the ships go past each day. I felt the check in information was a little misleading as it said ‘latest check in’ 90 mins before sailing. Making me believe that check in would shut 90 mins before departure but in fact the check in desk only came alive a couple of hours before. I know as I arrived to a darkened unmanned terminal. It was great to be able to travel luggage free. Especially as travelling with my elderly mother I would have had to manoeuvre her case alongside mine wherever we went onboard. But what a shame the crew can’t organise it for the luggage to be off either before or with the foot passengers. Waiting 20+ mins in Dieppe and 40min in Newhaven was really frustrating. Having a Taxi organised seemed like a good idea arriving back but it could have got expensive. All the staff we met and spoke to both sides of the channel and onboard were curtious and kind.
"Perfect crossing"
The crossing was perfect because the sea was like a mill pond, the sun was shining down and making our view from our comfortable chairs, from the sheltered deck quite heavenly. We watched the sunset with drinks from the bar. Hot chocolates and Sauvignon blancs! All prettty wonderful. What then ruins the experience is, as a foot passenger, ALWAYS having to wait approximately HALF AN HOUR OR MORE when we arrive, for our baggage. It happens EVERY time, and I do not know why it has to be this way. It results in me missing my connecting train to London and very much puts me off travelling via Newhaven Dieppe if I have work to get back to after a weekend. PLEASE DFDS change this system. Everything else is wonderful. But this is a big enough problem to stop us travelling with you. There are many Londoners who have had the same experience. We miss our last train to Victoria and are faced with traumatic and expensive alternatives- like trying to stay in Newhaven or traveling on a night train and bus that takes over 2 and a half hours and arrives well after midnight. None of this is necessary. Thank you
"2018 trip"
Very good service
"Dieppe - Newhaven"
Generally a good trip on an almost empty ship. However having to arrive one and a half hours before sailing was ridiculous as we were not loaded until the last 30 mins. and a four hour journey needs resting places but there was nowhere to lie down without paying for a cabin. The last thing I want to do after a six hour drive to get there is sit in a reclining chair. I tried walking round the ship but the upper floor which I think had a proper restaurant was closed to passengers so there was not much of a circuit.
"Travelling on seven sisters"
Very nice trip quick and efficient loading and unloading enjoyed my journey.
"great trip"
Excellent choice of ferries. Half an hour from home no hassle with negotiating the M25 or long queues at Dover and Calais. Willchoose this route on future. Eryl williams
"Very good"
A pleasant and relaxing journey.
"Efficient and comfortable"
My wife and I travelled with our car. Booking and checking in were astraightforward, the crossing was calm, staff friendly, and all was done efficiently
"Ferry to Dieppe"
Apart from the gents toilets on side of one deck being locked and unavailable for use on the return trip I wouldn't criticise this service at all. I shall be happy to use this service again. I didn't use the catering but it all looked fine but the main thing was we were comfortable and on time.
"Sep16"
Fantastic from start to finish! Will definitely be using the service again...
"Trip to France and back"
On the whole the crossings were well managed and efficient, however there are 3 aspects to the journey (which I've done for many years on an annual basis) that are always challenging. One is the quality of the food - it is not in my opinion good cooking, plus it does not cater well for vegan and gluten free requirements. So I always need to bring my own food and 'picnicking' as such is not made easy, in terms of prohibitive food notices or a place to sensibly be able to eat your own food. The second issue is the air conditioning, as it is often on even if it is not needed, hence it can be quite chilly inside the boat. The third issue is sending the car passengers down to the car deck before it is time to drive off. This was not the first time that on the Dieppe to Newhaven crossing the car drivers/passengers on the deck I was on were kept waiting in their cars for ages (a good 45 minutes) with no explanation of why we had to wait so long. It's an unpleasant and claustrophobic experience for me and I wonder if there could be a better way of managing it. However, in response to your question as to whether I'd recommend this ship to a friend, yes I would but I would point out the pros and cons.
"Convenience and Efficiency "
Thank you, once again, Direct Ferries - and DFDS Seaways, for a quite restful sea crossing, Newhaven - Dieppe. We wouldn't chose any other route.
"First time"
First time travelling this route, the ferry boarding was efficient the staff on board friendly and helpful. Despite a delay the ship managed to catch up on some time. Cabin on the Newhaven/ Dieppe crossing was spacious and clean. Unfortunately the catering on the return journey let the company down and I suffered severe food poisoning, not ideal when you have a 550 mile journey ahead of you. I am sure this would be a rare occurance and would not put me off using this service again.
"Newhave Dieppe"
Prompt and efficient. A welcome as you came aboard from one of the crew. Spotless and comfortable. Cabins very good. Would use this service again. Oh, grub good as well apart from the "duck pie" which was rather dry and tasteless.
"Good trip"
Check-in was simple, loading efficient and the ferry was punctual. The staff were helpful although the chef was extremely vocal with his colleagues! Exchange rate was shocking which made the food expensive but the food was enjoyable. I think it would be useful to label the Reception desk as Information desk or change the announcements to say that information is available at the Reception desk. Hand dryers in the toilets weren't very effective but the facilities were clean. The shop wasn't open for long enough and opening and closing times weren't announced On the whole the journey was fine; the vessel left and arrived on time which is always a must as far as I'm concerned
"Smooth and speedy"
We travelled on the 1am ferry Dieppe to Newhaven. More info re loading process would be good and dimming the lights in the reclining seat area would be welcome. Otherwise we like this crossing as it is convenient and less subject to hold-ups than any Docer/Calais crossing.
"Excellent way to cross the channel"
Great service for crossing the channel
"on arrival"
would like to know why it takes so long to disembark from the ferry, every time time it takes at least 35mins.
"no complaints "
All good on both crossings.
"France for the first time."
I didn't know what my expectations would be on my trip to Dieppe or how I would manage going on my own. The ferry crossing was really good and the customer service was excellent. Dieppe is a lovely city and there's so much to see and do, the restaurants around the quey all want your trade and the prices are amazing. The French people are just lovely and I'm planning another trip before Christmas, I travelled up to Reoun and spent the day exploring the old City. See you again soon. Sean
"Our trip to Europe"
We have always travelled with direct ferries as they make it so convenient and easy for us to travel. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them.
"Review"