Ferry Crossings

Easter Break to France

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for car + up to 9 people

Ferry Crossings

Sail Dover – France this Easter

What have you got planned this Easter? With most of us enjoying a bumper weekend how about heading to France for a day or longer? With crossings of 2 hours or less and up to 54 daily sailings you can pick a crossing to suit you. Unlimited baggage means you can bring as much as you like (even your pet) and with great destinations such as Calais, Dunkirk, Paris and Saint-Omer within driving distance, you can have an Easter to remember!

90 minute or 2 hour crossings

Travel with your vehicle

No baggage restrictions

Delicious onboard cuisine

Dover – Dunkirk or Calais day return from £45 for car and up to 9 people

Dover to Dunkirk or Calais 3 day return from £80 for car and up to 9 people

Dover – Dunkirk and Calais 5 day return for £80 for car and up to 9 people

Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

Family Break to France

France is the ideal destination for a family break, with cities crammed with culture, captivating coastlines, charming countryside and historical sites to enjoy.

Take your bikes and cycle through the Normandy countryside, head to the coast to try your hand at some watersports or why not visit Paris to explore the capital in all its glory?

Local tourist boards organise easter egg hunts across the country too. One of the most popular is through the beautiful gardens of Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte in Maincy, Ile de France, just an hour from Paris and will keep the kids busy for hours.

The beauty of car travel means you can explore further afield too so why not head into neighbouring Germany or Belgium to try some decadent chocolate easter eggs and hearty seasonal food?

The world – or Europe at least – is your oyster!

Onboard Dover - Calais

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as beer, 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 Calais to Dover 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 Dover-Dunkirk

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

Take a look at all the measures we are taking to ensure your wellbeing, and rediscover the freedom of ferry travel with DFDS soon.

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.

All DFDS European Ferry Crossings

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