Family Travel
Family Travel onboard Dover to Dunkirk
When your kids have fun it makes your holiday so much better, and much more relaxing too! Whether you are wildlife spotting on deck or following Jack’s Treasure Hunt across the ship, there is plenty to keep families busy during our short sailings across the channel.
Onboard Experience
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.
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 Harry Ramsden’s Fish and 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 and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon is open from April to August, plus UK school holidays throughout the year.
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.
Ship Overview
The modern vessels on our Dover to Dunkirk route boast excellent facilities to keep everyone entertained as they sail. Find out more here.
Onboard Dover-Dunkirk
Our Dover to Dunkirk crossing takes 2 hours with a host of facilities to keep you occupied. Enjoy a meal onboard with a range of vegetarian and gluten free options and visit our duty free shop with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street. The children's play area and Jack's Treasure Hunt app will keep the little ones happy too.
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.
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