School Trips
School and Youth Ferry Trips
If you’re planning a trip to Europe with a school or youth group, then DFDS are here to help make it easy. We can assist you in arranging a fun and comfortable crossing to Europe from the UK, both on foot or with a coach.
If you’re travelling from the south of England, then our routes from Dover to Dunkirk and Calais offer a quick and convenient way to cross the Channel to the continent. However, if you’re travelling from northern England or Scotland, our daily, overnight sailing on a ferry to Holland may be more convenient or you.
Offers for coach drivers & teachers
Excellent onboard facilities
No baggage restrictions
Daily crossings
Convenient crossings to Europe from the north and south of England
Timetables
Gateway to Europe
Once you’ve arrived in any of our European ports, you’ll find easy and convenient access to main cities and popular destinations across the continent thanks to Europe’s excellent motorway network.
Explore sites of historic events and battlefields, visit the homes of famous artists, writers and historical figures, experience some of the world’s best museums or discover the settings of classic literature with your group. With easy access to France, Holland, Germany and Belgium, you’re sure to find something suitable for your group.
Travelling in a coach?
Onboard Experience
Group Trips
Ferry travel is perfect for groups. Travel on one of our packaged short breaks with your friends, your school or even your sports club!
No matter what sort of trip you’re looking for, our dedicated group travel team can help you organise it to give you exactly what you want at a great price.
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.