Ferry Crossings

Amsterdam – Newcastle

From
£47
per person
DFDS Princess Seaways

Amsterdam ferry crossings to Newcastle

With many beautiful national parks, modern cities, and interesting culture there is plenty to discover in Newcastle.

Step aboard, slow down and start exploring!

No baggage restrictions

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Travel with your vehicle

  • Price per person based on a one-way trip and 4 persons in an inside cabin

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Departure

Arrival

  • Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time

  • Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Explore the North

Newcastle effortlessly blends history and modernity. The imposing Roman castle sits opposite trendy microbreweries, the 19th edifices of Grey Street house chic bars and restaurants, and department stores are just a short walk from modern art galleries. The beautiful Northumberland coast and Dark Sky Park are within a short drive, or travel further north and find yourself in the quaint Scottish border town of Berwick upon Tweed. Scotland is just 75 miles from our Newcastle port, and you can reach Edinburgh in only two hours.

**Terms and conditions apply.

*Terms and Conditions

- Gyldig kun for bestillinger med avreise fra IJmuiden til Newcastle, Nord-England. - Startpris per person basert på enveisreise for 4 personer i en standard 4-sengs innvendig lugar med køyesenger, inkludert valgfri transport av en standard bil (1,85m x 5m). Prisen inkluderer vårt EU ETS-biltillegg per overfart, som vi belaster som en del av EUs kvotehandelssystem. - Barn opptil og med 11 år får gratis frokost; barn 0-3 år spiser alltid gratis, barn 4-11 år får gratis frokost med hver betalende voksen. Dette tilbudet er kun gyldig for overfarter frem til 31. desember 2025. - Prisene avhenger av tilgjengelighet. - Gyldig for enveis-/returoverfarter frem til desember 2025. - DFDS' vilkår og betingelser gjelder.

Departure from IJmuiden and arrival in Newcastle

Travel in style and comfort on the ferry from IJmuiden to Newcastle, a relaxing way to start your holiday. To ensure your journey runs smoothly, make sure you arrive at our terminal well in advance for check-in and bring the correct travel documents. Once you have checked in and your car is safely parked on the ferry's car deck, the fun can really begin!

On board you can enjoy a wide range of facilities, such as various restaurants, bars and even a cinema. Or choose ultimate relaxation in your own private cabin as the ferry quietly sets its course for England.

The next morning you will wake up refreshed in the port of North Shields. With your car you can reach the bustling centre of Newcastle within 20 minutes, ready to explore the city. But the possibilities extend further: drive north and discover the impressive Scotland, only 1.5 hours drive to the border. Or dive into the breathtaking landscapes of England, where countless adventures await you. The world is your oyster!

Our Routes to the UK

DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.

The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.

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.

Couple on deck onboard DFDS ferry taking a selfie

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FAQ

Daily crossings from Amsterdam to Newcastle take around 16 hours and 45 minutes. Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.

Our general crossing prices currently start from €55 pp. They are calculated as one-way with 4 people per cabin and car.

Check-in in Amsterdam starts at 13:00. Please note that for passengers with cars it closes at 16:45. We recommend that you arrive 30 minutes before check-in. Daily departure of the ferry is at 17:30.

The starting price of our crossing IJmuiden-Newcastle depends on the period in which you travel, how many people you travel with and what type of vehicle. Fill in the correct details in our minibooker at the top of the page for a current price.

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.