DFDS Seaways
5-star ferry services to Holland, Denmark and France
DFDS Seaways has learned a lot about style and comfort over 140 years of transporting passengers and cars on its ferries between the UK, Denmark and Holland. And after the take-over of Norfolkline its now operates a cross-channel service between Dover and Dunkerque.
UK to Denmark and Holland
Its “ferries” are true ocean-going liners, with all the facilities that such a description conjures up.

Princess Seaways: Awarded the 5-star Ferry Guide rating
And if you choose to sail on the King Seaways, the Princess Seaways or the Dana Sirena, you will be enjoying the levels of service which have earned the AA’s top 5 star Ferry Guide rating.
As well as the straight forward ferry crossings, DFDS Seaways offers relaxing holiday experiences.
These include Mini Cruises, Cruise and Hotel Breaks and Short breaks, with lots of opportunities while on board its ships as well as at the destination. Each crossing involves a night on board, so you have time to relax and enjoy the facilities.
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DFDS Seaways operates five ships on its Denmark and Holland service, two operating between Copenhagen and Oslo, and all offering the comfort and service you would expect from an ocean going liner. All are different in size and facilities but each has its own charm and atmosphere.
And after your crossings you won’t have far to go to connect with major motorways and there are also good public transport links to help you with your onward journey.
So with the choice of routes and range of top European and Scandinavian destinations, DFDS Seaways ferries are the perfect way to start your short break away.
With overnight ferry crossings on all the routes, split your journey up by relaxing onboard and sleep comfortably in your en suite cabin so that you are fully refreshed to continue to your destination.
Dover - Dunkerque ferries
DFDS Seaways offers up to 24 cross channel sailings per day on its Dover - Dunkerque route with one sailing every two hours from Dover. The average crossing time of just 1 hour 45 minutes makes it a very popular choice for frequent cross channel travellers.

Dunkerque Seaways is one of three vessels operating on the Dover - Dunkerque route
Its fleet of three modern purpose built vessels concentrates on the needs of the motorist and is dedicated to cars, cars and caravans/trailers, motorhomes and motorcycles. Coaches, coach and foot passengers are not carried.
Passengers can travel in spacious comfort, have a leisurely meal, relax in a lounge or bar, and stock up on drinks, fragrances and other goods from the shop at French duty-paid prices. An on-board bureau de change is also available.
Guests can also sail to France in style and comfort under their ‘First Class travel’ option. You can upgrade to the VIP lounge for just £10 per person each way, which provides you with exclusive seating, complimentary drinks and food and a priority drive-on/drive-off service.
Denmark and Norway (Copenhagen - Oslo)
This daily overnight ferry service connecting Copenhagen (Denmark) to Oslo (Norway).
features some of the finest cruise ferries in the DFDS Seaways fleet.
On board the Crown Seaways or Pearl Seaways o, sailing to and from Denmark, you’ll have access to excellent facilities including jacuzzis, games rooms, bars and restaurants, as well as comfortable en-suite cabins.
These two modern cruise ferries operate a daily service, departing at 1700 from both Copenhagen and Oslo.You can reach this ferry easily using DFDS Seaways’ Harwich-Esbjerg ferry service within a short three-hour drive of the port, helping make this crossing the ideal gateway into Scandinavia.
Other DFDS Seaways services
Ferry Crossings between Germany and Lithuania
Kiel - Klaipeda
The regular Kiel - Klaipeda (Germany-Lithuania) ferry route allow you to take your car into Eastern Europe. Sailing 6 times a week you can reach many large cities in a few hours drive.
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Sassnitz - Klaipeda
This ferry route provides easy access to eastern European between Germany and Lithuania. The VILNIUS SEAWAYS sails 3 times a week early evening from Germany arriving the following day early afternoon.
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Ferry Crossings between Sweden & Lithuania
Karlshamn - Klaipeda
Sailing daily in both directions the Sweden to Lithuania ferry service (Karlshamn to Klaipeda) is the perfect way to reach Eastern Europe. Pack as much luggage as you can into your car and visit friends, family or relatives with ease.
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