Holiday in Kent
PLAN YOUR CITY ESCAPE TO CANTERBURY WITH DFDS
Discover the historic city of Canterbury with our city break offer, which includes return sailings from Dunkirk to the UK and conveniently located accommodation. By leaving with your vehicle, you can take an unlimited number of luggage and discover the city and its surroundings at your leisure.
Hand-picked hotels with car parking
Unlimited luggage
Up to 22 daily sailings
Delicious meals onboard
Discover the city of Canterbury in complete freedom
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Discover Canterbury
Enjoy an easy ferry journey with DFDS to discover this historic and charming city. Canterbury is known for its spectacular cathedral, cultural heritage and quaint shops and this package will allow you to explore all of this easily and comfortably. You can also enjoy typical English cuisine in one of its many local cafes and restaurants. With GetYourGuide you can plan your perfect adventure, whether you are travelling alone, with family, friends or as a couple.
Travel Guides
London
Visit London for iconic landmarks like the London Eye, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, as well as the charming boroughs of Kensington, Notting Hill, Shoreditch and more.
Canterbury
Rich in history - Canterbury is a must for those wishing to immerse themselves in the culture of one of England's most famous cities.
Dover
Discover Dover’s ancient heritage and iconic White Cliffs when you travel on a ferry crossing from Dunkirk or Calais.
See you in the United Kingdom
Our crossings from Calais take just 100 minutes and make it very easy to travel to Kent.
Great Britain is a great place to visit any time of year, but it’s even more enjoyable in the fall! The season’s colors and the crisp, cool days make your travels even more enjoyable.
Whether you’re visiting Kent and its many parks and gardens or driving up to Scotland to admire the maze of lochs, fall is the best season for an unforgettable trip!
All DFDS Ferry Routes
The DFDS ferry network is one of the largest in Europe. Our routes serve the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe, Scandinavia, and even the Baltic states. Our itineraries include major cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo, and Amsterdam. This means you can combine your ferry trip with these routes to take your car to and from Eastern Europe.
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 2026 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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