Scottish Highlands
SHORT TRIP TO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Experience the beautiful Perthshire on your short trip to the Scottish Highlands. Lush green meadows alternate with rugged, wild landscapes: the breathtaking Highlands are guaranteed to delight you and there is a lot to discover. Take a trip to the Cairngorms National Park, experience Scottish history at Blair Castle or discover the secret of Scotch whisky in one of the traditional distilleries.
Daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Travel with your vehicle
2 nights in a hotel with breakfast
Travel period: all year round
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Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Shortbreak Scottish Highlands
Enjoy beautiful Perthshire on your short trip to the Scottish Highlands. Lush green meadows alternate with rugged, wild landscapes: the breathtaking Highlands are guaranteed to inspire you and there's a lot to discover. Take a trip to the Cairngorms National Park, experience Scottish history at Blair Castle, or discover the secret of Scottish whiskey in one of the traditional distilleries.
Our Routes to the UK
Amsterdam-Newcastle Ferry Crossings
Explore Scotland during late summer or autumn with our Amsterdam–Newcastle ferry and enjoy 10% off selected travel dates when you book before 3 June 2026.
Dunkirk-Dover Ferry Crossings
Sail across the English Channel with ease on a short crossing between Dunkirk and Dover.
From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings
Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.
From
€103
per car + up to 4 people, one way*
Dieppe-Newhaven Ferry Crossings
Crossing the Channel from Dieppe to Newhaven provides you with the ideal gateway to the UK.
From
€137
per car + 2 people, one way*
Onboard Experience
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.
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.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
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All DFDS European Ferry Crossings
DFDS - the World’s Leading Ferry Operator - offers multiple ferry routes from popular European ports in Europe to the UK, as well as routes in Scandinavia and across the Baltic Sea.
Book now and travel with DFDS.
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 2026 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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