Offers

DFDS Partner Offers

DFDS Partner offer for What's on in Kent

As a customer of one of DFDS partners, you can take advantage of an exclusive offer! We have offers on our routes from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais.

10% discount on transportation rates on Dover – France and France – Dover crossings, plus option to select free Priority Boarding during the booking process (only available to add during initial booking - not available afterwards)

Book online or by calling us on 0344 848 6090 and quote “What's on in Kent”.

Daily sailings

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Travel with or without your vehicle

Subject to availability

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Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

Dover - France

Getting to France from the UK is easy. Choose from two crossings – Dover-Calais or Dover-Dunkirk – which take just 100 minutes or two hours respectively.

With up to 52 sailings a day, you can relax and enjoy the onboard facilities during the short crossing, all while looking forward to arriving in France from the comfort of your own vehicle.

Please note: From 1st January 2024 the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.

Travel guides

France Travel Guides

With 3 relaxing routes to France, it’s easier than ever to visit the landscapes and historic cities of this amazing country.

Paris

Explore culture, art and magnificent architecture in the French capital.

The top places to visit in France

Explore the best places in France in this guide, from Paris and its architectural wonders to Normandy's spectacular scenery.  

Onboard experience

Dover-Calais

The crossing times may be short, but you'll find plenty of things to keep the whole family entertained as you sail on our modern ferries between Dover and Calais.

Dover-Dunkirk

With a sailing time of just 2 hours between Dover and Dunkirk, there is plenty to do onboard whilst you sit back and relax.

Newcastle-Amsterdam

Two cruise ferries operate this overnight route linking northern England with Holland.

Copenhagen-Frederikshavn-Oslo

This scenic route links Denmark with Norway and is operated by two large cruise ferries.

Duty Free at DFDS

Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.

With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.

For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service on all three ferry routes to France, from the UK. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.

DISCOVER DUTY FREE Discover Reserve & Collect

WTA - World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

And nominated again in 2025... but we need your help!  

While we wait to hear the results of the European award, you can already help us secure the World title too. 

It only takes a couple of minutes, but your vote could make all the difference. Click below to cast your vote for DFDS as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2025 World Travel Awards. Thank you! 

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