Holidays

Festive Breaks to Holland

CREATE YOUR OWN FESTIVE BREAK TO HOLLAND

There are a number of well-known Christmas Markets in Holland including those in Valkenburg, Dordrecht, Deventer, Maastricht and Nijmegen, the oldest city in Holland. Visitors to Dutch Christmas Markets can secure all sorts of Christmas specialities and relish the atmosphere of a Dutch Advent.

With DFDS, if you choose to, you can take your car to Holland on one of our ferries, making transport simple. Cross from Newcastle to our port in IJmuiden, and you'll be just 17 miles away from Amsterdam. Alternatively, you can access Holland from either of our routes from Dover to France in just a few hours!

Our Festive Getaways

Festive Breaks to France

Celebrate Christmas in style at France’s Christmas markets. Explore Paris, Rouen, Reims and other charming spots for an unforgettable festive holiday.

France Travel Guides

With 3 relaxing routes to France, it’s easier than ever to visit the landscapes and historic cities of this amazing country.

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.

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