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Short Breaks to France

Beffroi et hotel de ville Calais Photo Office de tourisme Calais
Dunkirk Beach
Calais Beach

Short Breaks to France

Enjoy a short break in France exploring the cities of Calais & Dunkirk. Our 3 day short break gives you time to visit the local attractions, sample the regional specialities, and simply unwind. Or if you’d prefer a shorter visit, our day trip is ideal!

You can even shop Duty Free onboard or at our stores in Calais and Dunkirk.

Our fantastic partners offer preferential deals on hotels and experiences, with buy one get one free or great discounts on local attractions. To find out more about what you could get up to in Calais & Dunkirk, take a look at our itineraries below:

Image Credit: Photo Office de tourisme Calais

Calais ItineraryDunkirk ItineraryDunkirk Family Itinerary
Calais in the sun

Calais Partner Offers

Go sandyachting, delve into the fashionable history of the city and even ride a dragon during your stay in Calais. Retire back to your comfortable hotel to recharge after your time exploring. Check out our Calais partner offers to make the most of your visit.

Pier in Dunkirk

Dunkirk Partner Offers

Dive into the maritime history of Dunkirk at the port museum, see for miles from its Belfry, stroll its beaches and try its cuisine before resting your head in one of our partner hotels. Take a look at our partner offers for more details.

Nominee for Europes Leading Ferry Operator 2023

Behind Every Journey

We are proud to have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2023 by the World Travel Awards.  

This year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and recognise the reasons why we continue to get nominated – and win this award – year after year… the amazing people behind every journey.  

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