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European Ferry Travel with DFDS

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Our offers

Dover-France Early Booking 2025

Planning a trip to Europe in 2025? Sail with DFDS and get a 15% discount when you book early. Check out our ferry routes to France!

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Newcastle - Amsterdam Early Booking offer

Discover Europe for less in 2025. Book your Newcastle – Amsterdam crossing before 4 March and enjoy a 20% discount! 

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Warm winter deal: Amsterdam mini cruise

Embark on a cosy winter adventure with family or friends on a special mini cruise to Amsterdam, now at an incredible 50% off! Together, we make the holidays memorable, all at an affordable price.

Early Booking Offer

Newhaven-Dieppe Ferry Crossings

Arrive in Dieppe in 5 hours with our Newhaven to Dieppe ferry crossing. Enjoy our facilities while you sail, including restaurants and an onboard shop. Early bird prices now available on 2025 sailings.

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Rosslare - Dunkirk Ferry Early Booking offer

Sail between Ireland and France with DFDS on our new Rosslare – Dunkirk overnight ferry. With shopping onboard, comfy cabins and all meals included you can reach your destination ready to explore. Plus, book for 2025 today and save!

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Newcastle – Amsterdam: Short breaks to Europe

Escape the crowds and discover Europe with your own vehicle this autumn or winter! Book your crossing to Amsterdam, and enjoy a 15% discount with DFDS.

Our routes

From

£97

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

UK – France Ferry Crossings

Sail from either Dover or Newhaven to one of 3 ports in France and embark on a road trip this summer. Hit the open road to discover everything Europe has to offer.

From

£97

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dover-Calais Ferry Crossings

Hop aboard our most popular ferry crossing, Dover to Calais, and arrive in Calais in just 100 minutes. There are many ways to spend time onboard, from dining to duty free shopping.

From

£97

per car + up to 4 people, one way*

Dover-Dunkirk Ferry Crossings

With a journey time of just 2 hours, our Dover to Dunkirk ferry crossing gives you access to Belgium, France, the Netherlands and more. Enjoy dining and duty free shopping on board.   

From

£39

per car + up to 4 people*

Short Breaks to France

Set sail on a short break to France to enjoy a getaway for two or a fun break with the kids and fill your boot with great deals from our Duty Free stores on your return. Great destinations, experiences and savings are closer than you think.

All Ferry Crossings

Discover Europe with ferry crossings from DFDS and make travelling with your vehicle easy and affordable.

Package Holidays

All packages

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Warm winter deal: Amsterdam City break

Make this winter unforgettable with a cozy mini cruise to Amsterdam - enjoy 50% off your cabin for a city break, including hotel accommodation.

Package Holidays

European Christmas Market Breaks

Discover the magic of the season with our European Christmas break package getaways! Immerse yourself in festive cheer & explore the stunning Christmas markets.

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European City Break

Enjoy a Europe city break with accommodation included in your package. Choose one of our handpicked hotels in France, Belgium, Holland or Germany and save with short break pricing!

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Bruges City Break

Our Bruges City Break is the perfect short getaway to soak up the charms of it's ancient streets, picturesque canals, and indulge in the finest chocolate. Travel to Calais or Dunkirk and make your way to Bruges with unlimited luggage!

Duty Free at DFDS

Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.

With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.

For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service on all three ferry routes to France, from the UK. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.

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DFDS Ferries to France, Ferry to Holland and Mini Cruises

DFDS - the World’s Leading Ferry Operator - offers multiple ferry routes with crossings 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.

Ferries to France Ferry to Holland Mini Cruises

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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