An absolutely brilliant offer of a free Dover-Calais ferry trip (return) or free case of wine with Calais Vins – the best wine warehouse in Calais – Christmas has come early!
The renowned wine and spirits warehouses Calais Vins and Olivier Vins in Calais have a special offer for British travellers: either a free ferry trip, or a complimentary case of six bottles of wine, worth €35.40 (£29.50). It’s valid from October to 31 December 2024. And it really is a brilliant offer.
Free Ferry Trip with P&O Ferries
Spend a certain amount of money on wine pre-ordered at Calais Vins or Olivier Vins – and get a free Dover-Calais return ferry trip!
Choose from
- Free Day Trip Ferry Crossing – Travelers who pre-order a minimum of €300 online will be eligible for a free return day trip with P&O Ferries between Dover and Calais.
- Free Three-Day Ferry Trip – Those who pre-order wines, spirits or beers worth €700 or more online will receive a free three-day ferry trip, allowing extra time to explore Calais and the Opal Coast.
Free crate of wine
There’s no required spend for this offer and it applies for Brits booking their trips on P&O between October and 31 December 2024.
Just pop to either Calais Vins or Olivier Vins, show your ferry hanger (the tag displayed on your rear-view mirror during the crossing), and you’ll be offered a choice of wines. This includes options for six bottles between red Embasties Malbec Rouge 2022 or White Embasties Sauvignon Blanc, or a mixed assortment.
Brilliant deals on wine, beer and spirits in Calais
In 2024, alcohol prices in the UK rose by a whopping 9.6%. Jérôme Pont, co-founder of Calais Vins says: “Our British clientele appreciates the substantial savings they can make when pre-ordering wine with us. Whether they choose the free ferry trip or the free case of wine, they are guaranteed to find high-quality French wines at a fraction of the price they would pay in the UK.”
Exceptional Wines for Less Than £10
In addition to travel savings, Calais Vins and Olivier Vins offer a wide selection of affordable French wines under £10. For example, Petit Chablis 2021 Domaine de la Motte at just €9.95, and La Petite Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon costs only €6.95. These wines, and many others, deliver outstanding value without compromising on quality. More details on these selections can be found in their Top French Wines Under £10 collection on their blog.
With more than 4000 wines, beers and spirits in both stores – there’s plenty of choice. And now’s the perfect time to stop off in Calais and stock up for Christmas. As an idea of how much savings you could make here are some examples of popular wines on offer:
| Grape Variety | High Street Prices UK (£) | Calais Vins Price (€) | Calais Vins Tax-Free Price (€) | Calais Vins Price with Duty-Free £ |
| Bordeaux Château Recougne Supérieur | £ 10.99 | €7.95 | € 6.76 | £ 5.63 |
| Champagne Laurent Perrier | £ 44.99 | € 41.95 | €35.66 | £ 30.47 |
| Chablis By Maurice Lecestre White Burgundy Wine | £ 29,.90 | €15.50 | €13.18 | £ 11.26 |
| SANCERRE White Loire Valley Wine By Domaine Roger NEVEU | £ 19.00 | €16.50 | €14.03 | £11.69 |
How to Redeem the Offers
To get your free ferry trip place a pre-order online for €300 or more (for a day trip) or €700 or more (for a three-day trip), and you’ll be sent a booking code by email to book your free P&O ferry trip.
For the free case of wine, simply show your ferry hanger from their P&O crossing when at one of the stores.
And there’s more
You can make even bigger savings by claiming VAT refunds through Global Blue or Skiptax.
British customers are entitled to reclaim the VAT and to make it easy, Calais Vins and Olivier Vins have set up an easy and innovative process to help their customers using either Calais ferry Port or Calais Frethun Le Shuttle. Their partnership with Global Blue and Skiptax means you’ll get a full tax refund paid directly within a few days.
With Global Blue: Collect your Tax-Free Form from the store. Scan the bar code on the form at the kiosks located at the PABLO terminal in the ferry port (in the main building after you pass through customs). Or in the passenger building for Eurotunnel. globalblue.com
With Skiptax: Download the free app and scan your passport. Shop and then scan your receipt.
Scan the bar code generated by Skiptax at the departure terminal. Receive your refund within 48 hours. skiptax.com
Book your trip, claim your wine
For more information and to book your free journey, visit wine-calais.co.uk
Useful info:
Calais Vins is located just off the A16 motorway, exit at junction 44 ‘Calais St Pierre’. A few minutes’ drive from the port of Calais and the Eurotunnel terminal.Open daily from 09.00am to 07.00pm. On Sundays and French bank holidays from 10.00am to 06.00pm. Easy and free parking in front of the shop. wine-calais.co.uk
Olivier Vins et Compagnie (previously known as Franglais), CD215, 62185 Fréthun. Off the A16 motorway, exit at junction 40 ‘Gare TGV’. A few minutes’ drive from the Eurotunnel terminal and the port of Calais.Open daily from 09.00am to 07.00pm. On Sundays and French bank holidays from 10.00am to 06.00pm. Easy and free parking in front of the shop.
