France-Dover
Onboard our ferries to Dover
Getting to Dover from France is easy. Choose from two crossings – Calais Dover or Dunkirk Dover – which take just 90 minutes or two hours respectively.
Relax with a drink and admire the sea views. Visit the Sea Shop and browse a range of the latest fragrances and cosmetics from top name brands, along with a selection of great value beer, wine, spirits, souvenirs and gifts. Alternatively head out on deck and enjoy the sea air.
There’s also a games area and a children’s play area onboard to keep teenagers and little ones entertained as you sail.
Onboard Entertainment
Shopping
Our onboard shops sell a large range of products, offering savings of up to 30% on high street prices.
Restaurants
Our onboard cafes, bars and restaurants offer lots of choice for filling up before your onward journey.
Relaxing
All ships on our France-Dover routes have quiet areas where you can stretch out and enjoy the journey.
Children's Entertainment
If your children are enjoying themselves you will too, so our ferries have entertainment especially for them.
Ship Overview
Find out more about the vessels that travel on our France to Dover routes.
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
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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