Xmas shopping minicruise to Amsterdam
Duty free Minicruise to Amsterdam for 2 people
Why not take advantage of Duty Free shopping allowances and top up for Christmas from just £74 for two people.
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.
With this offer valid for travel until 30th December 2022 why not book ahead and take advantage of our great deals onboard.
2 Nights Onboard
Duty Free shopping
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Book by 30th November 2022 and travel until 30 December 2022
Mini cruise from just £74 for 2 people
No baggage restrictions
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday - Saturday inclusive
Day 1
Check-in opens
Check-in closes
Depart North Shields for Amsterdam
Day 2
Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland
Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre
Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 3
Breakfast available onboard
Arrive in North Shields
Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect
Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our choice of restaurants, sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.
Following a peaceful sleep in your en suite cabin, you’ll arrive at our port in Ijmuiden and hop on to a bus transfer to Amsterdam to enjoy up to 5 hours in the Dutch capital before heading back onboard for your return crossing.
Whether you opt for our mini cruise offer, mini cruise with breakfast one way, or mini cruise with breakfast and dinner one way, we can guarantee it will be a trip to remember.
How to redeem
- Click on ‘Book Now.’
- Select voucher option, the number of people and your desired travel date and click on ‘view prices.’ Please note: for a mini cruise the return journey takes place one day after the outward journey.
- Choose the desired cabin, possible meals and additional options.
- Enter your credentials or sign in with an existing account
- Enter your coupon code in the ‘Coupon Code’ field and click ‘Redeem.’
- Choose a payment method for any extra charge for additional services and complete the booking.
- You will now receive your booking number and shortly a booking confirmation by email.
Redeem your voucher code by 31st August 2023. All dates subject to availability and weekend supplement applies.
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Travel to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the ideal destination for a trip away with family or friends and if you visit in spring you can see it bloom once more. Enjoy the milder weather on a canal cruise and explore the city via its famous waterways. Visit the many museums in the city where you can find world famous art, the historical hiding place of Anne Frank and even a cheese museum. For the kids Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum and Madame Tussauds provide plenty of fun and why not pop by the floating flower market to see the famous Dutch blossoms before returning home?
All DFDS Mini Cruises
Our mini cruise breaks are our most popular breaks, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do you get to spend time in a fantastic city, but you’ll also be treated to 2 nights onboard our modern, comfortable and well-equipped cruise ferries.
Our mini cruises are the perfect combination of a short city break and a cruise experience.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.