Holiday pirates Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
MINICRUISE TO AMSTERDAM FOR 2 - 4 PEOPLE
Exclusive new Holiday Pirates offer for an Amsterdam minicruise.
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.
- Minicruise from £109 for 2 people
- Minicruise from £159 for 4 people
Travel from 27th March – 25th June 2026, book by 14th June 2026.
Please book online or call us on 0344 848 6090 and quote “Holiday Pirates”.
2 Nights Onboard
No baggage restrictions
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent facilities on board
Price based on inside cabin and subject to availability
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday- Saturday inclusive
Trip at a Glance
Day 1
14.30
Check-in opens
16.15
Check-in closes
17.00
Depart North Shields for Amsterdam
Day 2
09.45
Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland
10.15
Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre
15.30
Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal
17.30
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 3
07.30
Breakfast available onboard
09.15
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.
Restaurants Onboard
North Sea Bistro
North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.
Explorer's Kitchen
Explorer’s Kitchen is our all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, boasting international cuisine for every taste.
Coffee Crew Café
Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.
Cabins Onboard
Double Bed Cabins
Our double bed cabins are designed with couples in mind. Sail between Newcastle and Amsterdam in this comfortable, en suite cabin with inside and sea view rooms available.
Sea View Cabins
Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam with front row seats to the beautiful North Sea from your en suite, sea view cabin. Cabins can sleep up to 5 people in bunk beds.
Economy Cabins
Ideal for the budget-friendly traveller, our comfortable, en suite, economy cabins from Newcastle and Amsterdam sleep 2 – 4 people in bunk beds.
Pet Friendly Cabins
Travel onboard our DFDS ferry in a pet friendly cabin from Newcastle and Amsterdam, which can accommodate up to 4 people and 2 medium sized dogs.
Onboard Experience
Food & Dining
Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Newcastle and Amsterdam.
Sleeping
Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between the UK and Holland.
Entertainment
Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Amsterdam, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.
Duty Free Shopping at Sea
Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Ship Overview
Discover everything there is to know about King Seaways and Princess Seaways.
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.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! We retained our titles as both Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator again in 2025.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2025.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.