Time to Relax
Relaxing Onboard - Dover to Calais
Ferry travel is a comfortable and relaxing way to travel compared to flying. No long queues, no fastening your seatbelts and plenty of space to relax. Both routes have quiet areas where you can enjoy the short journey taking in the sea views or for a more luxurious experience, why not upgrade to the Premium Lounge?
Premium Lounge
For an extra special crossing, why not treat yourself and upgrade to our exclusive Premium Lounge? This all-inclusive, luxurious private lounge is open 24 hours a day and is available for all ages.
You'll enjoy:
- Selection of prosecco, red wine and white wine
- Branded spirits (e.g. Jack Daniel’s, Grey Goose)
- Sandwiches, baguettes, and hot rolls
- Sweet & savoury snacks including fresh fruit
- A selection of premium teas and coffee
- A selection of soft drinks
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free food options available Refreshments and snacks subject to availability
Priority Boarding
Start your holiday sooner with Priority Boarding, for just £10 per car, which allows you to be one of the first to board and disembark. Avoid potential queues, drive onboard and spend a relaxing crossing looking forward to your trip.
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 from April to August, plus UK school holidays throughout the year.
Duty Free Shopping at Sea
Browse a selection of fragrances, cosmetics, confectionery and more from big name brands, as well as wine, spirits and souvenirs in our onboard shop, at a fraction of mainland prices.
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.
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.
Ship Overview
Find out more about the vessels that operate on our Dover to Calais route.
Onboard Dover-Calais
Spend our 100 minute Dover to Calais crossing enjoying our onboard facilities. Have a bite to eat in our onboard restaurants, visit our duty free shop and keep the kids busy in the children's play area and with Jack's Treasure Hunt app.
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.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.