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Onboard our ferries

Modern and spacious, our ferries boast shops, restaurants, play areas and bars. Add glorious sea views and invigorating sea air and you’ll quickly agree - it’s the best way to travel by far.

DFDS is one of northern Europe’s largest ferry companies with 9 passenger ferry routes, including 4 between the UK and Europe.

Select your preferred route to read about the facilities you can expect onboard.

Facilities by route

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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.

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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.

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Newcastle-Amsterdam

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

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Onboard our Rosslare-Dunkirk ferries

Take a look at great facilities offered onboard when you set sail from Ireland to France. Enjoy inclusive meals onboard, as well as comfortable cabins and areas to relax.

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Newhaven-Dieppe

This route links southern England with Normandy and has a sailing time of just 4 hours.

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Copenhagen-Frederikshavn-Oslo

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

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Klaipeda-Kiel

Travel and relax at the same time. Private cabins, bars and restaurants, shop and entertainment for children.

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Klaipeda-Karlshamn

Relax in the cabin throughout the trip or spend the evening in the ferry bars, restaurants or shop.

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Paldiski-Kapellskär

Relax and enjoy your trip - there are bars and restaurants, a shop, a children’s room and Wi-Fi access on the ferry for your convenience.

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All DFDS Ferry Routes

DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with routes operating to Denmark, Norway, the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and even the Baltic regions, including major cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. Travel with your car and open the gateway to Europe with DFDS.

View all of our available routes here
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