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France 3 day return

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3 Day Short Break to France

Pack up the car and start exploring with DFDS, on a 3 day short break to France. Whether you’re riding on the back of the Calais Dragon, climbing to the top of its lighthouse or exploring the historical significance of Dunkirk, new experiences across the channel are closer than you think.

Plus when you spend €150 on your return in our Duty Free store, you get a free day trip to use for another time!

Fancy a shorter stay? Take a look at our Duty Free Day Trip from just £39.

Terms and conditions apply

Travel with your vehicle

Unlimited luggage

Reserve & Collect Duty Free

Spend €150 in store & receive a free day trip

From £39 for car + 4

Book by 15 October 2022. Travel by 15 December 2022

Travel Guarantee - free cancellations on crossings taken before 30 September 2023

No forms or testing required

Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

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 cool cafes to discover.

On a 3 day short break, you can explore more than you think too! Whether you’re looking to discover historical sites, sample some regional cuisine or fancy trying your hand at water sports, there are plenty of opportunities to do that and more in Calais and Dunkirk.

Find more things to do in Calais & Dunkirk on our dedicated Travel Guide pages below:

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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.

Save up to 50% vs UK high street on premium spirits, wines and beers. Park in your loading lane, visit the Duty Free Shop before you board the ferry and fill your boot with great 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.

Onboard Experience - Dover-Calais

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Calais Route

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as wine, spirits and souvenirs in our onboard shop, at a fraction of mainland prices.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

Restaurants

With fish & chips, curry and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant is always open and Lighthouse Café will be open during busier crossings.

Relaxing

Relax and unwind on your crossing in the Premium Lounge with complimentary drinks and snacks. To make your crossing even smoother, Priority Boarding allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Pirates Island kids club onboard Dover-Calais

Family Travel

Our Pirates’ Island play area is temporarily closed due to safety measures. However, our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep the little ones occupied as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.

Ship Overview

Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Dover to Calais route.

Free Onboard WiFi

Stay connected with our free and fast on-board WiFi. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience.

Onboard Experience - Dunkirk - Dover

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Dunkirk Route Duty Free

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Wave goodbye to mainland prices and browse big brands in our onboard shop. With regular offers on cosmetics, perfume, confectionery and alcohol, you’ll find a great deal on your crossing to Dunkirk.

Restaurants

With fish & chips and vegetarian options always on the menu as well as cooked breakfasts and light bites, there is something for everyone. Please note, 7 Seas Restaurant is always open and Lighthouse Café will be open during busier crossings.

Relaxing

Enjoy your sailing in the peaceful Premium Lounge surroundings as you set sail, taking in the sea views. Priority Boarding can make your crossing even smoother, making you one of the first to board and disembark. Premium Lounge is only available on selected crossings. Please check before travelling.

Family Fun

Our Pirates’ Island play area is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 safety measures. However, our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep the little ones occupied as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.

Safety Measures

With a range of safety measures onboard you can sail safely with DFDS.

Stay Connected

Our free and fast on-board WiFi keeps you connected onboard. Our long-range directional WiFi provides a more reliable and enhanced browsing experience to the often slower satellite WiFi which is used by many other ferry companies.

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.

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Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.