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White Cliffs Christmas

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EXCLUSIVE OFFER | WHITE CLIFFS CHRISTMAS ICE-xtravaganza

To thank you for visiting us at the White Cliffs Christmas event, we’d like to offer you exclusive discount on our ferry crossings from Dover to Dunkirk and Calais.

Enjoy £5 off your ferry crossing to France, with prices from as little as £40* for your car & 9 people.

Up to 52 daily sailings

No baggage restrictions

Excellent onboard facilities

£5 off each way ferries to France

Gateway to Europe

One way and return crossings

Timetables

Dover-Calais

Dover-Dunkirk

Gateway to Europe

Visiting France at this time of year is much quieter than the summer months, so you can really get a feel for authentic French culture. Departing from Dover on our short crossings, choose either our Dunkirk or Calais port as the starting point of your French adventure. Our ports offer fantastic motorway access, meaning you can discover France, as well as visiting Belgium, Holland, Germany and beyond, with ease.

Important Information

From prices shown are based on Dover-Dunkirk route as of 6th November 2019. Booking period: 1st December 2019 to 12th January 2020. Travel period: 1st December to 31st May 2020 (selected departures).

Offer is available on one way and return bookings for cars 2.35m high and up to 9 people and motorcycles / motorcycles with side cars with up to 2 people. Outward journey must start in Dover. £20 supplement applies to bookings made on the day of travel. £10 amendment fees apply each way.

Onboard Dover - Calais

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.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

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.

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.

Pirates Island kids club 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.

Ship Overview

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

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 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.

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 Facilities

Our ferries provide great facilities onboard to ensure you get the most out of your journey. Get a bite to eat or sit back and enjoy the sea views. Visit the onboard shop, too, which is stocked up on everything from designer buys and cosmetics to alcohol to souvenirs. There’s a children’s soft play area, as well as arcade games to keep the little ones busy.

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.