Early booking offer

discount for Careworkers

20% discount for Careworkers

Why not take advantage of this very special early booking discount and book your trip to Europe in 2024. Save 20% on cabin and vehicle rates on sailings from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

Book online or by calling us on 08715229977 and quote “Careworkers”.

Calls will be charged at 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.

Please note: From 1st January 2024 the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.

Great Duty Free savings

No baggage restrictions

Travel with your vehicle

Excellent onboard facilities

Book by end February 2024

Subject to availability

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

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!

EXPLORE OUR SAVE AND SAIL MAGAZINE

Our Restaurants

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

New Cabin Sea view with Double Bed on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Sea view on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Economy Cabin on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Pet Friendly on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

Drinks in the bar onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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

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Experience Europe out of season

Discover the charm of Europe during the quieter months! As vibrant colours sweep across the landscapes, fewer tourists mean you can uncover the charm of each destination at your own pace.

Stroll through golden vineyards in France, hike Germany’s Black Forest, or admire Italy’s hilltop villages framed by fall foliage. For a magical touch, visit Belgium’s picturesque towns and autumn-kissed countryside.

No matter the time of year, Europe is full of wonders, but visiting out of season offers a special kind of serenity. Don’t miss the opportunity to book your next adventure now and enjoy a more relaxed, intimate travel experience.

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.

Duty Free Allowances in the UK

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.

Find out more VOTE NOW

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply. Some banks may charge a fee when paying in a different currency.