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Exclusive Offer – Save 15%

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Save 15% on crossings to France

To celebrate us reaching 30k followers on our Facebook page, we’re giving you an exclusive 15% off crossings from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais. With short, regular crossings and great onboard facilities, it’s the ideal way to get to France and the rest of Europe.

Up to 52 daily sailings

Excellent onboard facilities

No baggage restrictions

Travel with your vehicle

Save 15% each way on crossings between Dover – Calais and Dunkirk

Valid for one way and return crossings

Book by 9 February 2020

Valid for travel from 1 March 2020 to 30 April 2020

Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

Sail Away

We operate two routes and up to 52 daily sailings between Dover and France, so it’s easy to find a crossing which suits you. Take your car onboard and after a short relaxing crossing – just 90 minutes to Calais and 2 hours to Dunkirk – you can start exploring France and further afield. Discover sandy beaches and nature reserves, cosmopolitan cities and historical architecture. The beauty of travelling in your car means you can explore at your own pace. With a multitude of cultures within driving distance, European travel is truly a thrill.

Terms and conditions

Lead in price based on Dover - Dunkirk crossing. Offer available for standard vehicles only, exclusion dates apply.

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.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

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 and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon 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

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.

Onboard Dover-Calais

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 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 and Lighthouse Café are open 24/7 and Horizon will be open during busier crossings.

Ship Overview

Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Calais to Dover route.

Duty Free Shop onboard Dover-Calais 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.

Ferries to France

With DFDS, it’s easy to sail from Dover to France. Our routes include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can really relax and enjoy the journey.

Enjoy a bite to eat and take the kids to the soft play area or even explore outside on deck.

With DFDS your holiday starts as soon as you set sail.

Set sail with Ferries to France

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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Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.