
Book your journey early with DFDS to enjoy savings on select sailings. Save 15% on eligible fares when the early booking discount is applied at checkout.
Book qualifying short-breaks with DFDS to enjoy discounted travel and accommodation. Save up to 20% on selected short-breaks when the offer is applied to eligible bookings.
Verify your eligibility through the Blue Light Card programme to access exclusive savings on DFDS bookings. Save 15% on eligible travel when the Blue Light Card discount is applied at checkout.
Take advantage of DFDS’s price match policy to save instantly if you find a lower eligible fare elsewhere. Receive 10% off your qualifying booking when the price match discount is successfully applied at checkout.
Take advantage of select DFDS offers where children’s meals are included at no extra cost with qualifying bookings. Enjoy kids eating for free when the promotion is applied to eligible travel packages.
| Discount Summary | Discount Details | Expiry Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15% Off | 15% off with the DFDS early booking deals | - |
| 15% Off | 15% off with the DFDS Blue Light Card discount | - |
| 15% off | 15% off 2026 rosslare to dunkirk ferry crossings | 3 April, 2026 |
| 15% off | 15% off 2026 ferry crossings with DFDS | 27 March, 2026 |
| 15% off | 15% off 2026 ferry travel with early booking | 27 March, 2026 |
| 15% off | 15% off short breaks to Amsterdam with DFDS | 31 March, 2026 |
| 15% off | 15% off ferry bookings for European motorbike tours | 31 March, 2026 |
DFDS operates multiple ferry routes between the UK and Europe with a tiered pricing structure that dictates the flexibility of the booking. While basic fares are the most economical, they offer the least protection against changes or cancellations.
The eligibility for a refund is strictly determined by the ticket type purchased and the timing of the cancellation request.
Most economy-level fares do not offer a refund if the passenger chooses to cancel the trip. However, for refundable ticket tiers, requests must be submitted in writing within three months of the original cancellation date. If a passenger is turned away at check-in due to inadequate travel documentation, such as a missing visa or invalid passport, DFDS does not provide a refund. In instances where a booking is made with a deposit, cancellations made more than 31 days before departure typically result in the loss of that deposit, while cancellations within 30 days are charged at 100% of the fare.
DFDS acknowledges the service of emergency workers and military personnel by providing dedicated price reductions on ferry crossings.
Members of the NHS, social care, and emergency services can secure a 10% DFDS discount code through official key worker verification platforms. This discount is frequently available on the Dover to France routes and can also apply to minicruise packages from Newcastle to Amsterdam.
The retailer frequently updates its website with route-specific promotions and early booking incentives that do not require a manual voucher.
Promotional codes must be applied during the initial search or at the passenger details stage to reflect the discounted price.
Visit the official homepage and enter your travel requirements into the booking engine. Look for a field labelled "Redeem a voucher," "Campaign code," or "Promotional code" located near the search button or on the passenger information page. Enter your DFDS discount code exactly as it appears and click the "Apply" or "Redeem" button. The system will refresh to display the adjusted fares for your chosen route. If the code is not accepted, ensure that your travel dates do not fall within a restricted peak period and that your ticket type is not excluded from the promotion.