3 Day Short Break
3 Day Short Break to France
Pack up the car and start exploring with DFDS on a short break to France. Whether you're shopping at local markets or exploring the history of Dunkirk, with DFDS new experiences across the channel are closer than you think.
Plus, when you spend €150 on your return in our Duty Free store, you’ll get a free day trip** to use for another time!
Fancy a longer stay? Take a look at our 5-day short break from just £149.
**This offer excludes cigarettes and tobacco products. Only redeemable on purchases made at Calais Port Shop and Dunkerque Port Shop
Travel with your vehicle
Unlimited luggage
Reserve & Collect Duty Free
Book by 19 December 2025, travel by 22 December 2025
From £119 per car + up to 4 people*
Spend €150 in store & receive a free day trip
Spend €250 in store & receive a free day trip plus 10% off instantly
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on return fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, returning 72 hours post-departure, and including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.
Journeys are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
Offer terms & conditions apply.
Timetables
How to spend 3 days in France
Our port cities of Calais and Dunkirk are great places to visit, with a host of museums, historic sites and cosy cafes to discover.
On a 3 day break, you can explore more than you think! Whether you’re looking to sample some regional cuisine, shop at the local markets or discover historical sites, there are plenty of opportunities to do that and more in Calais and Dunkirk. Or why not head further down the coast for a 3 day beach break?
Plus, all our ports have great transport links to wider Europe. Belgium is less than 30 minutes from Dunkirk port - the perfect place to indulge in a fusion of vibrant culture and delicious cuisine.
Find the best things to do in France and more on our dedicated Travel Guide pages below.
Duty Free at DFDS
Before you drive onboard for your return journey, don’t forget to stop by our Duty Free Shops at our Calais and Dunkirk ports.
With savings of up to 50% vs UK high street on premium spirits, wines and beers, it’s the perfect opportunity to stock up!
What’s more? If you spend €150 in the DFDS Duty Free store and you’ll receive a free day trip to France**!
Travel again, on us to explore the local region, or return to the shop to re-fill your boot with brilliant deals.
You can also browse our products online, reserve what you fancy and collect at a time to suit you. Check out our Reserve & Collect service to reserve your duty free now.
**This offer excludes cigarettes and tobacco products. Only redeemable on purchases made at Calais Port Shop and Dunkerque Port Shop
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Ferries to France
With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.
Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.
With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.
Only vehicle travel is permitted on our Dover - France routes. Foot passengers are not permitted.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
