Book your 2027 holiday early, save more
Book early, get more for less
Next year's holiday is closer than you think, and booking now means you'll enjoy more of it for less.
Our early booking offer is here! Get 15% off 2027 crossings when you book early, plus more of what you're looking for. Adventure, relaxation, family fun? It all starts on board.
- Fancy a break in Amsterdam? Sail overnight from Newcastle, wake up refreshed and ready to explore.
- Heading to France or beyond? Cross the English Channel from Dover to Calais in no time, with your own car packed and ready.
- Prefer a different Channel crossing? Sail from Dover to Dunkirk and drive straight into your adventure.
- Off to France with a scenic route in mind? Our Newhaven to Dieppe crossing gets you there with the car loaded and ready to roll.
- Dreaming of an island escape? Hop on board from Portsmouth or Poole and discover Jersey at your own pace.
- Sailing from Ireland to mainland Europe? Our Rosslare to Dunkirk route will get you there overnight.
Wherever you want to sail, you'll find the widest choice of dates, cabins, and sailings right now while availability is at its best.
Ready to plan ahead? Explore our routes and lock in your 2027 adventure today.
More adventure, for less
There's something freeing about travelling with your own car. No luggage limits or packing puzzles, just you, your family, and everything you need for the trip ahead.
Load up the boot, drive on board, and let the journey become part of the holiday.
When you arrive, you're free to explore at your own pace: quick detours, hidden towns, and spontaneous stops the map didn't plan for.
Booking early makes it even better.
Picture where 2027 could take you. Secure your preferred travel dates before the best ones fill up, and then make it yours, for less, while our early booking offer is still around.
When you sail with DFDS, your holiday begins the moment you step on board
Dining and refreshments
- Dine in our onboard restaurants and cafés
- Enjoy a drink or two in our sea view bars
Shopping and relaxation
- Save up to 50% vs the UK High Street price in our on board Duty Free shop
- Private sleeping cabins on overnight crossings give you room to rest
Entertainment
- Children can play to their heart's content in our dedicated kids areas
- Selected routes have cinemas and night clubs with live music and more
Book a short break, city trip, or self-drive tour with ferry crossings and hotel(s) in one package.
*Offer Terms & Conditions
Offer: 15% off for both one-way and return trips, applied as follows:
- Cabin and vehicle fare: Newcastle–Amsterdam, Rosslare–Dunkirk
- Vehicle and passenger fare: Dover–Dunkirk/Calais, Newhaven–Dieppe and Jersey (not applicable for cabins)
- Booking period: 19 October 2026 – 1 February 2027.
Travel period:
- 1 January–31 December 2027: Newcastle–Amsterdam, Rosslare–Dunkirk, Dover–Dunkirk/Calais, Jersey
- 1 February–31 December 2027: Newhaven–Dieppe
- New bookings only. The offer cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.
- Offer is subject to availability and applicable DFDS General Terms and Conditions.
Route-specific conditions:
- Newcastle–Amsterdam: Commodore cabins excluded. A 15 % deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due 70 days before departure. The offer is non-refundable, a 100% cancellation fee applies.
- Rosslare–Dunkirk: Commodore cabins excluded; meals are included.
- Newhaven–Dieppe: Selected sailings only.
We've been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026
Big news. DFDS has been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026 at the World Travel Awards, and we couldn't be prouder.
This recognition reflects every crossing, every warm welcome, and every journey we've shared together. It belongs to our passengers, our partners, and our colleagues, the heart of DFDS. Thank you.
Now, we need your help. The winner is decided by votes, and yours could make all the difference.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.