To South England with Holiday Pirates
With the ferry from France to Dover
Southern England is a fantastic destination for a tour. Drive along the coast to seaside resorts such as Folkestone and Brighton, or head deeper inland to historic Canterbury or the ever-charming Cotswolds.
Get ready for a fast and worry-free crossing with DFDS from Dunkirk or Calais to Dover. With no luggage limit, you can pack everything you need for the ultimate adventure. And with Holiday Pirates you now receive a 10% discount!
Travel with your vehicle
Enjoy a meal onboard
Tip: choose a departure day from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates!
Choice of Calais or Dunkirk to Dover
With your own car on board and within 2 hours in southern England
ENGLISH CHANNEL FERRY CROSSINGS
Cross the English Channel with our routes connecting the UK and France. We offer two routes into Dover from Calais and Dunkirk, and another route from Dieppe to Newhaven.
With regular departures in both directions, it’s easy to fit a ferry crossing into your holiday schedule. Having your own vehicle with you also means you don’t have to worry about luggage limits, and you can explore and travel at your own pace.
Please note: You cannot travel as a foot passenger on the two routes: Dunkirk-Dover and Calais-Dover, you can only travel with a vehicle.
On an adventure to the South of England
The ferry from Dunkirk to Dover sails to southern England in two hours. Immediately upon arrival in Dover you have a beautiful view of the White Cliffs and the road to adventure is open to you. As soon as you disembark, you'll see the beauty and history of Dover, for example at Dover Castle or the nearby White Cliffs of Dover.
Kent also has the famous Canterbury Cathedral and the coastal towns of Margate and Ramsgate to offer. The M20 motorway from Dover has a direct link to the M25 and London, allowing you to easily travel to East Anglia, Somerset and the south-west such as the Cornwall region, also known as the 'English Riviera'.
Onboard Facilities - Calais to Dover
Family Travel
Visit our Pirates’ Island play area to keep the kids busy during the crossing. Our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will also keep them occupied, as they follow our mascot around the ship to find his treasure.
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.
Restaurants
With Harry Ramsden’s Fish and 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 and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon is open from April to August, plus UK school holidays throughout the year.
Ship Overview
Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Calais to Dover route.
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.
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 Experience
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.
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
Pirates’ Island play area is a great place for children to spend time during the crossing and our onboard app, Jack’s Treasure Hunt will keep them busy around the ship as they try to find Jack’s treasure.
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.
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
And nominated again in 2025!
While we wait to hear the results of the European award, you can already help us secure the World title too.
Thank you!
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