DFDS Special Offer – Day trip to France
Day Trips to France
Embark on a day trip to France with DFDS and enjoy incredible Duty Free shopping onboard or at our Dunkirk and Calais port shops. Whether you’re planning a cheap day trip to France with a car or a quick escape from the UK, our ferries provide a seamless way to explore northern France.
Plus, this spring, make your journey even more rewarding with exclusive DFDS travel perks** when you Book by 29 June 2026, travel by 30 June 2026.
Sail from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais, with crossings taking approximately 2 hours. With over 50 daily sailings across two routes, a day trip to France from Dover is both convenient and flexible with DFDS.
Enhance your day trip to France and find inspiration with our blogs.
Highlights
- Save up to 50% vs the UK high street
- Reserve & Collect Duty Free
- Short crossings
- 50% off Premium Lounge access – unwind in comfort as you sail to your destination**
- £20 on-board voucher (£10 each way) to enjoy on food, drinks & at The Sea Shop***
- Kids eat free on board, perfect for family adventures****
- Spend €250 in the Calais or Dunkerque Duty Free stores and get a free day trip PLUS 10% off instantly!*****
- Spend €150 in store & receive a free day trip
- Book by 29 June 2026, travel by 30 June 2026
- Calais shop open 9:30-22:00 French time
- Dunkerque shop open 8:30 – 20:00 French time
