DFDS Early Booking 2027: 15% off ferry crossings (book by 1 February)
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Checked: 16 October 2026 · book 19 October 2026 – 1 February 2027, travel in 2027
Every autumn DFDS opens its early booking sale for the following year, and it’s one of the few times you can get a straight percentage off almost every DFDS route from the UK. If you already know you’ll cross the North Sea or the Channel next year, this is the moment to lock in your dates while the best sailings and cabins are still available.
In a nutshell
- Discount: 15% off, one way and return
- Newcastle – Amsterdam and Rosslare – Dunkirk: 15% off the cabin and vehicle fare
- Dover – Calais, Dover – Dunkirk, Newhaven – Dieppe and Jersey: 15% off the vehicle and passenger fare (not on cabins)
- Book: 19 October 2026 – 1 February 2027
- Travel: 1 January – 31 December 2027 (Newhaven – Dieppe from 1 February 2027)
- Code: none, the discount is applied when you book via the offer
How to book it
- Click the button above to open DFDS’s early booking page.
- Choose your route and 2027 travel dates, then add passengers, vehicle and (on overnight routes) a cabin.
- Check the price summary: the 15% should show before you pay. If it doesn’t, start again from the offer page.
Read this before you book Newcastle – Amsterdam
On Newcastle – Amsterdam the early booking fare is non-refundable: you pay a 15% deposit when you book, the rest is due 70 days before departure, and cancelling costs 100% of the fare. Only book it once your dates are fixed. Commodore cabins are excluded on this route and on Rosslare – Dunkirk.
Who is this deal for?
- Summer holiday planners: families heading to France, the Netherlands or beyond in the 2027 school holidays, when fares are highest.
- Drivers from the north of England and Scotland: Newcastle – Amsterdam saves the long drive to Dover, and the cabin is included in the discount.
- Travellers from Ireland: Rosslare – Dunkirk takes you to mainland Europe without crossing Britain, with meals included.
- Not for: trips with uncertain dates on Newcastle – Amsterdam, because of the non-refundable fare.
The small print
- New bookings only, subject to availability.
- It can’t be combined with other DFDS discounts or offers, including our 33% mini cruise discount.
- Newhaven – Dieppe: selected sailings only.
- Telephone booking fees apply. DFDS’s general terms and conditions apply.
Our tip
Going for a short city break rather than a holiday with the car? Compare with the Amsterdam mini cruise with 33% off, which is often the cheaper way to spend a day in Amsterdam. On Dover – Calais, also check P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries for your date before you book.
Our verdict
A simple, broad discount that’s worth taking if your 2027 plans are already clear, especially on Newcastle – Amsterdam, where the cabin is included. Just remember that fare is non-refundable. More about the routes: Newcastle – Amsterdam, Dover – Calais and Dover – Dunkirk. All current deals: DFDS discount codes.
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