The best bit about sailing Dover to Calais has to be the Irish Ferries bit!

With great low prices from £54 each way based on travel from 1st September to 20th December.
A warm Irish welcome and a pet lounge, book direct and we'll even treat you to a free pint of the Black Stuff, zero alcohol of course.

So, pack up your car with everything you need for a fun packed trip and up to 9 passengers and get onboard for France.

Irish Ferries - Sea Travel Differently

Book for France today

From £54 each way fare based on travel from 1st September to 20 December, and from £59 each way fare for travel in July & August.

Fare based on return 3-day short break fare Mon - Sun. Book 3 days in advance of travel. Travel must be completed as booked and within the maximum duration of the fare booked. If not, your return journey will be void, and a new booking must be made. There is no refund on any un-used portion of your booking, nor can any payment be transferred to a new booking. Terms and Conditions of booking and travel apply. Promotional and Sale fares may attract special terms & conditions for amendments / cancellations. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

£44 day return fare

£44 same day

Cool down on a day return cruise from Dover to Calais from only £44 car + 5 and have a little mini getaway, even if it’s just for the day.

Take in the coastal views and fresh sea air from the deck.

Arrive in Calais after a short 90 minute crossing and have a day at the beach, explore the sights and history of Calais Town or stop off for some lunch along the promenade.

Then it's back onboard for some Duty Free shopping and to stock up for summer. Order before you sail and get an extra 10% off selected lines.

Terms and conditions of booking and travel apply. £44 based on car + 5, booked 24 hours in advance of travel. The fare is valid for up to a maximum of 24 hours from the scheduled time of arrival of the outward journey. Return journey is mandatory. Subject to availability. Book by 30 December and travel up to the 31 December inclusive. Charges, administrative dues and all fees are fixed amounts and are excluded from discounts and promotional offers. Promotional and Sale fares may attract special terms & conditions for amendments / cancellations. Offer excludes commercial vehicles, motorhomes, caravans, and vans. Bookings are non-refundable if cancelled. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw or amend offers at any time.

Get a FREE pint

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Raise a glass to your trip to France.
Book for Calais direct with us and get a FREE pint of the 0% Black Stuff.

Terms & Conditions – 0% Stout Promotion 1. Offer applies to all motorist and motorbike ticket types booked directly with Irish Ferries on their Dover to Calais route. This applies to confirmed motorist and motorbike direct bookings made with the Irish Ferries mobile application, the website www.irishferries.com, with the Irish Ferries telephone contact centre and at the Irish Ferries port office. 2.For online bookings, “free 0% Stout” must be selected and added at the time of booking. For telephone and port bookings, the Irish Ferries agent will add the offer to the booking. 3.Offer is not applicable to bookings for Irish Ferries for the Dover Calais route made via third parties. 4.Offer is not applicable to coach group bookings or commercial/freight bookings. 5.One free 0% stout drink applies per booking for a passenger on that booking aged 18 years and older. Offer can be redeemed on-board by displaying the voucher provided at check-in. 6.Offer subject to availability. Where draught stout is not available due to outlet opening times, canned draught 0% stout will be provided. 7.Offer cannot be redeemed for its cash value nor is the value transferable to other food and beverage items. 8.Promotion valid against new bookings only. 9.Irish Ferries reserves the right to amend or withdraw all elements of the promotion without prior notice. Subject to Promotional Conditions and Irish Ferries’ Terms & Conditions, both available online at www.irishferries.com.

Taking your Pets

Dover Calais - Pets

Don't leave your furry friend behind, Book our 'Pet Den' a dedicated lounge for you and your pet to relax, from £15 each way. 

Book 'Pet Den'

Holidays in France

We’re delighted to offer a wide range of accommodation all around France for your holiday needs. From self-catering breaks to the action and adventure of a Theme Park, or a relaxing getaway at a French Chateaux or hotel. 
All our France package hoildays are fully bonded.

Contact our expert holidays team by phone on 03717 300 400 (UK) / 0818 300 400 (ROI) or email so they can get you our best price on ferry, accommodation and park passes.

Handy Guides

Schepen op deze route

  • Oscar Wilde
  • Isle of Inishmore

Our newest addition "Oscar Wilde"
Dover to Calais

Oscar Wilde boasts an impressive capacity of over 2,000 passengers and 1,059 cars or 180 freight vehicles. Onboard, you'll find numerous facilities to keep you occupied including a choice of restaurants, a shopping area, children’s play area, a Freight Driver’s Club, an exclusive Club Class lounge, Pet Deck and much much more.

 

What's onboard

  • Panoramic views
  • Reception
  • Club Class
  • Duty Free shopping
  • Food Market
  • Café Lafayette
  • O’Flaherty’s Pub (open seasonally)
  • Pet Deck
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Isle of Inishmore - reis in stijl en comfort

Indien u met irish ferriesreist begint uw vakantie reeds an boord. De moderne faciliteiten omvatten comfortabele salons met panoramisch zicht, Club Class lounge, restaurants, winkels en speelruimte voor de kinderen

Faciliteiten aan boord

  • 360 Tour
  • Buitendek
  • Receptie
  • Club Class Lounge
  • Shoppen aan boord
  • Boylan's Brasserie
  • Café Lafayette 
  • O’Flaherty’s Pub (open seasonally)
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