North Sea ferries
NORTH SEA FERRIES & ROUTES
DFDS operates North Sea ferry routes between the UK, Holland, Denmark and Norway. This includes 2 daily overnight sailings between Newcastle and Amsterdam, as well as Copenhagen and Oslo. There’s no easier or more enjoyable way to take your vehicle across the North Sea.
Daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
No baggage restrictions
Travel with your vehicle
Onboard experience means your holiday starts as soon as you board
Great value - Ferry travel can be cheaper than flying
Price includes transport for your vehicle and a private en suite cabin
Timetables
Newcastle - Amsterdam
Our daily, overnight Northsea ferries sailing between Newcastle and Holland offer a convenient way for those living in the north of England and Scotland to cross the North Sea and open the gateway to Europe. Take your vehicle with you and from our port in IJmuiden, near Amsterdam, you’ll find easy access to destinations in Holland, Germany, France and Belgium. At DFDS, we believe that your journey should be just as enjoyable as any other part of your trip, so our modern, comfortable cruise ferries come equipped with 4 restaurants, bars, a club, shops and live entertainment to help you enjoy every moment of your crossing.
Copenhagen - Oslo
Our North Sea ferries between Copenhagen and Oslo are packed with excellent facilities and amenities to help ensure that your trip is as comfortable as possible. Tuck in at any of the onboard restaurants, including an Italian, an all-you-can-eat buffet, a steakhouse and the gourmet Marco Polo restaurant. You can also relax in the Bubble Zone, with jacuzzis and pools to enjoy, catch a movie in the cinema, or head to one of the bars for a drink. After sailing along the gorgeous Swedish coast, you’ll arrive in either Oslo or Copenhagen, both cosmopolitan and cultural capitals in their own right, ready to continue your journey. Whether you’re scouting Scandinavia or exploring Europe, there’s no more convenient way to travel with your car or other vehicle.
Our routes
Onboard experience
We've partnered with Nectar
We have proudly partnered with Nectar to provide even more value to you, our customer.
You can collect Nectar points on all of our ferry crossings and short breaks out of the UK when you book online, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for future boost offers where you can earn even more points when you travel with DFDS.
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.