Adventurous England & Scotland
Cheap ferry to England: 7 tips for the best price
- Book as early as possible: The earlier you book, the cheaper you travel. The busier a departure is, the more you pay. So book as early as possible and travel cheaply to England.
- Travel after the weekend: travel on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Bring a Caravan for free: On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the months of January-March and October-December you can take your caravan on board for free.
- Travel in low season: avoid the high season and travel from January to June and September to December
No baggage restrictions
Excellent onboard facilities
Daily crossings
Take your vehicle with you
Private cabins are available
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Cheap ferry to England: more tips
- Short trips are cheaper: On the route IJmuiden - Newcastle you can travel from 3 to 7 nights. On Dunkirk - Dover and Calais - Dover routes you can opt for a 4-day return. In both cases you benefit from a 25% discount on your crossing or 10% for short breaks (max 5 days).
- Travel at night: travel between 00:00 and 06:00 on the routes Dunkirk - Dover and Calais - Dover for the lowest fares.
- Traveling to England is cheaper with four people: travelling with 4 people is cheaper as you'll stay in a 4- berth cabin.
Onboard Experience
Duty Free Shopping
Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.
Food & Dining
Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Amsterdam and Newcastle.
Sleeping
Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between Holland and the UK.
Entertainment
Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Newcastle, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Ship Overview
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Restaurants Onboard
North Sea Bistro
North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.
Explorer's Kitchen
Explorer’s Kitchen is our all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, boasting international cuisine for every taste.
Coffee Crew Café
Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
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