Duty Free
Day Trip to France
From
£79per car + up to 5 people*
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.
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.
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Short crossings
Excellent Onboard Facilities
Reserve & Collect Duty Free
Book by 30 December 2027, travel by 31 December 2027
Calais shop open 9:30-22:00 French time
Dunkerque shop open 8:30 – 20:00 French time
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
Duty Free Shopping
Travel by ferry to France and get your luxuries for less by shopping Duty Free onboard all DFDS Ferries from Dover to France. Plus, stop by our Calais & Dunkerque Duty Free stores for great deals to fill your boot. In our portside stores, our expert staff are on hand to assist to help you decide from our huge range of products!
From top brand wines, beers and spirits to premium perfumes, cosmetics and accessories, discover thousands of Duty Free deals onboard and in store, and save up to 50% versus the UK high street. Book your ferry to France with DFDS and bag great savings.
Terms and Conditions
*Lead in price based on return day trip fare for a standard car carrying up to 5 passengers on Dover-France routes, including ETS charge as of 01/01/2024.
- Journeys and prices are subject to availability and usual DFDS terms & conditions apply.
- Day trip terms and conditions apply.
- **This offer excludes cigarettes and tobacco products. Only redeemable on purchases made at Calais Port Shop & Dunkerque Port Shop.
Timetables
To view our timetables, please click here.
Duty Free at Sea
Dunkerque Duty Free Shop
Visit our Dunkerque Duty Free shop and stock up on Duty Free deals. Park right outside and fill your boot with a range of products with up to 50% versus the UK high street!
Calais Duty Free Shop
Browse our Calais Duty Free Shop and treat yourself to savings of up to 50% vs UK high street. Take your car and fill your boot with great deals.
Reserve & Collect
Duty Free Shopping couldn’t be easier with our Reserve & Collect service. Select at home, choose a pick up time and collect from our Duty Free stores in Dunkerque, Dieppe or Calais.
Our Short Breaks
3 Day Short Break to France
Want a quick break to relax and unwind? Sail to Calais or Dunkirk from Dover and spend 3 days in France to explore its vibrant cities, charming towns and beautiful coasts.
From
£119
per car + up to 5 people*
5 Day Short Break to France
Looking for the perfect getaway that still offers enough time to immerse yourself in full holiday mode? Our 5-day short break is the ideal choice – sail from Dover to the Calais or Dunkirk ports in 2h or under.
From
£149
per car + up to 5 people*
Duty Free Allowances
DFDS offer unlimited baggage allowance which means you can fill your boots with great duty free deals.
What you can bring back to the UK
- 18 Litres of wine
- 42 litres of beer
- Up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods
For more information on what you can bring into the UK and Europe check out our Duty Free FAQs.
We've been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026
Big news. DFDS has been nominated for World's Leading Ferry Operator 2026 at the World Travel Awards, and we couldn't be prouder.
This recognition reflects every crossing, every warm welcome, and every journey we've shared together. It belongs to our passengers, our partners, and our colleagues, the heart of DFDS. Thank you.
Now, we need your help. The winner is decided by votes, and yours could make all the difference.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.