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 on-board 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
Duty Free Shopping
Duty Free shopping is now available onboard our routes from the UK to Europe. Save up to 50% versus the high street on great products such as premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol. When you set sail with us, why not treat yourself too? Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!
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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Cabins Onboard
Onboard Experience
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.
Duty Free Allowances
DFDS offer unlimited baggage allowance which means you can fill your boots with great duty free deals.
What you can bring back to the UK
- 18 Litres of wine
- 42 litres of beer
- Up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods
For more information on what you can bring into the UK and Europe check out our Duty Free FAQs.
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