Published on
07/08/2026 - 13:36 GMT+2
The English Channel is one of the busiest stretches of water in the world, and one of the most carbon-heavy. But one company is pioneering passenger ferry crossings between the UK and France that are much kinder on the environment – powered almost exclusively by wind.
SailLink currently runs one sail-powered ferry between Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer. Now, it is launching a one-week pilot route between Shoreham-by-Sea in West Sussex and Fécamp in Normandy. If the trial crossings go well, a permanent second route could follow.
The crossing is a far cry from the usual car ferry services. Instead of duty-free shops and soulless cabins, passengers can sit on deck feeling the wind and salt spray with views of the White Cliffs of Dover. Here’s how to book your experience on board.
