Day Trip to Kent
1 day short break to the UK
Looking for a perfect day out for the whole family? Discover a taste of the beauty, history, and culture of Great Britain with our special day trip offer. This autumn, make your journey even more rewarding with exclusive DFDS travel perks when you book by 16 December 2025, travel by 17 December 2025**.
Set sail from France on a round trip to Dover, Kent, and forge unforgettable memories onboard with exceptional facilities to enhance your day trip experience.
Need longer to explore? Extend your stay in the UK with our 3 day or 5 day short breaks.
Short crossings
Excellent Onboard Facilities
Reserve & Collect Duty Free
50% off Premium Lounge access – unwind in comfort as you sail to your destination**
£20 on-board voucher (£10 each way) to enjoy on food, drinks & at The Sea Shop***
Kids eat free on board, perfect for family adventures****
Book by 16 December 2025, travel by 17 December 2025
Great destinations close to our Dover port
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on return day trip fare for a standard car carrying up to 4 passengers on Dover-France routes, including ETS charge as of 1st January 2024.
- Journeys are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
- **Offer terms and conditions apply.
- ***Voucher can be used in onboard restaurants or Duty Free shop onboard. Show offer text on booking confirmation PDF to redeem at till. Offer valid until 17/12/25.
- ****Free kids’ meal per paying adult, up to a maximum of 4 kids per booking. Kids Eat Free offer valid until 17/12/25.
- *****This offer excludes cigarettes and tobacco products. Only redeemable on purchases made at Calais Port Shop and Dunkerque Port Shop.
Timetables
Duty Free Shopping
Rediscover Duty Free, now available both onboard our ships and in our shore side Duty Free Shops at Dunkerque and Calais ports. Browse the fantastic savings on alcohol, perfume and technology and enjoy savings of up to 50% versus the UK high street.
With generous allowances, you can bring back up to 18 litres of wine, 42 litres of beer and up to £390 of non-alcoholic goods when entering the UK! Treat yourself, you deserve it!
Our Short Breaks
Duty Free Allowances
DFDS offer unlimited baggage allowance which means you can fill your boots with great duty free deals.
What you can bring back to the UK
- 18 Litres of wine
- 42 litres of beer
- Up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods
For more information on what you can bring into the UK and Europe check out our Duty Free FAQs.
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