Dover to Calais with Irish Ferries

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You can book a maximum number of 9 passengers. For bookings of over 9 passengers, please call us on +44 (0)3717 300 400 or +353 (0) 818 300 400.

 
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You can book a maximum number of 9 passengers. For bookings of over 9 passengers, please call us on +44 (0)3717 300 400 or +353 (0) 818 300 400.

 
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    We accept bookings for vans used for non-commercial purposes up to 6m long and 2.6m high. Any van or vehicle, regardless of size, carrying goods or equipment for commercial purposes, should book through our Freight Commercial Team. In the event of an incorrect disclosure, Irish Ferries reserve the right to re-price the booking and collect any excess, including VAT, at check-in.

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    We accept bookings for vans used for non-commercial purposes up to 6m long and 2.6m high. Any van or vehicle, regardless of size, carrying goods or equipment for commercial purposes, should book through our Freight Commercial Team. In the event of an incorrect disclosure, Irish Ferries reserve the right to re-price the booking and collect any excess, including VAT, at check-in.

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Spring in France from £89 one way.
 

Book your sailing to France today for just £89 one way.

Enjoy the freedom of travelling with your car, take as much luggage as you need, that's CRAMBOOTIN to us and with our new 'Pet Den' you can even bring your pet. Enjoy really good food (and wine!) on board or in France and lots of outdoor activities for all the family. It's perfect for a half-term getaway.

Don't forget to use your generous Duty-Free allowance on your way home to the White Cliffs of Dover.

Irish Ferries. Sea Travel Differently.

 

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£78 day return fare
 

Terms and conditions of booking and travel apply. £78 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 29 September and travel up to the 30 September 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.

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3 day short break from £108 return
 

3 Day Return: Terms & Conditions: Car and pax from £108 return Mon - Sun. Book 3 days in advance of travel. Travel up to 30 June or from 1st September - 20 December. Return within a maximum of 3 days of arrival. 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.

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5 day short break from £138 

5 Day Return: Terms & Conditions: Car and pax from £138 return Mon - Sun. Book 5 days in advance of travel. Travel up to 30 June or from 1st September - 20 December. Return within a maximum of 5 days of arrival. 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.

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Why bring the car to France?
 

When you take the car, caravan or motorhome to France you gain so much freedom and independence. Think about having no luggage limits for a start, and a finish: you can bring back practically everything you can carry! Taking the car means the whole family can come with you and you can all travel together, wherever you want, because you’re in charge of your own adventure. And now duty-free is back too taking your car will help a lot when you see the generous personal allowance available when you go to France and return home again. Finally, there’s the relaxed freedom and space you find on and Irish Ferries ship – walk around, eat, get fresh air and arrive relaxed and ready to explore. Don’t forget you can upgrade to our Club Class for a little bit more luxury.

Why choose Irish Ferries?
 

Take the ferry to France with Irish Ferries and try something different. You’ll be very glad you did because we’re taking everything we have learned on all our other routes and bringing it all to our new UK to France ferry service. Irish Ferries is a well-established name and our warm welcome, flexibility and service excellence has helped go from strength to strength. Even before you come aboard we try to exceed your expectations and do sea travel differently. Try us and see for yourself.

Ships on this 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 Den Lounge
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Travel in style on "Isle of Inishmore"
Dover to Calais

Here you will discover a range of environments in which to relax and enjoy the journey. Upgrade, to our luxurious Club Class Lounge. You’re spoilt for choice with free wi-fi, bar, dining areas, panoramic sea and some fantastic Duty Free deals . 

What's onboard

  • 360 Tour
  • Panoramic views
  • Reception
  • Club Class
  • Pet Den Lounge
  • Duty Free shopping
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Café Lafayette
  • O’Flaherty’s Pub (open seasonally)
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Things to do in Calais

Ferry to France –
Sea travel Differently with our new Dover to Calais route
 

Enjoy the freedom of travelling with your car, take as much luggage as you need, and you can even bring your pet. Once onboard you can enjoy the freedom and space that only a ferry can offer, from strolling on the deck in the sunshine to having some personal space in our premium Club Class Lounge. Taking your car, campervan or caravan allows you to choose your own adventure and it’s easier to go off the beaten track when you bring your bikes with you. The newly re-introduced generous Duty-Free allowances means that you can bring back more gifts and presents and its even easier if you use our Click ‘n’ Collect service before your sailing. France is the perfect destination for your next holiday – enjoy a romantic holiday to Normandy, soak up the sun and the culture or go to Brittany for a sun filled, fun family holiday. Paris and EuroDisney are just a short three-hour drive from Calais so you can make the most of your holiday. Want a more relaxed holiday? No problem, take your car and explore Pas de Calais, the beaches of Normandy, Brittany or scenic and historic rural France. Create family memories that last a lifetime by having a camping or caravanning holiday in one of the numerous campsites throughout the French country or seaside. Calais is the perfect gateway to Europe and is the perfect starting point to visit the lowlands, take the scenic route to the South of France or Mediterranean. Choose from up to 15 ferry crossings daily on the Isle of Inishmore.

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Exploring Calais
 

Take a day trip with a difference and cruise over to Calais from Dover on the short sea crossing with Irish Ferries. Enjoy breakfast on board before you spend the day exploring what Calais has to offer before heading home to the White Cliffs of Dover, not forgetting to use your generous on board Duty-Free allowance, for your convenience you can even Click ‘n’ Collect , this day trip practically pays for itself.

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