Onboard

Premium Lounge

France - Dover Premium Lounge

Relax and take in the impressive sea views or watch the news on the TVs and treat yourself to the following:

Prosecco, red wine & white wine
A wide range of sweet & savoury snacks
A selection of sandwiches, baguettes & hot rolls served by our host, including vegetarian and vegan options
Hot and cold drinks, including tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fruit juice and soft drinks
Electric socket points (continental plugs only)

On morning crossings, start the day with freshly baked pastries, creamy yogurts, crunchy cereals, and a delectable assortment of hot breakfast rolls. We also offer 4 different types of milk to cater to all dietary preferences.

Add Premium Lounge access when you book, or to upgrade your existing booking, please log into your booking online. The price for booking in advance is from £18 each way.

The lounge is open 24/7 with staff present throughout.

*Refreshments and snacks subject to availability

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Onboard Experience

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.

Family Lighthouse Cafe onboard Eastern Channel Ferry

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 throughout July and August.

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.

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.

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