Amsterdam cruise & stay break
AMSTERDAM CRUISE & STAY BREAK – BOOK YOUR OWN HOTEL
If you’re interested in our mini cruise offer but looking to spend a few nights in Amsterdam itself, then our cruise & stay break is perfect for you. This package is flexible too, as you’ll book your crossings and coach transfers with us, and book your own hotel for 1 or 2 nights.
__Our partner BOOKING.COM has over 1,700 properties for you, so there’s plenty to choose from to suit your budget, from hotel rooms for couples, to villas for groups! __
2 nights onboard
Private en suite cabins
Return coach transfers to City Centre
1-2 nights in a hotel of your choice
Hotel to be booked & paid for separately
Pre-book your meals to save
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
Amazing Amsterdam
Fall in love with Amsterdam, the city that welcomes, and has something for, everyone. There’s museums for every interest, from artwork to cats to handbags, stunning architectural attractions, beautiful boutique shops and fantastic novelty venues such as Madame Tussaud’s.
If you’re looking to unwind, how about a drink in one of the many chic bars or a simple bike ride through nature in Vondelpark?
Our partner BOOKING.COM has over 1,700 properties for you, so there’s plenty to choose from to suit your budget, from hotel rooms for couples, to villas for groups!
Please note: By making a separate booking for the accommodation via Booking.com you are booking directly with Booking.com and not DFDS. Any future correspondence should be taken up directly with Booking.com after completion of your sale via their website.
Disclaimer: From price based on 2 people sharing and prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms & Conditions apply. ABTOT provides protection for your booking as set out in section 19 of our booking conditions.
Onboard Entertainment
Cabins onboard
Restaurants onboard

Sleep easy
Staying overnight in Amsterdam gives you the opportunity to experience its captivating nightlife, from speakeasies to night clubs. With our partner, Booking.com, there are options from 1-5 stars, so you’re sure to find the perfect accommodation. You could even hop on a train and head further afield to Haarlem or Utrecht and stay overnight there.
Or if you’d rather let us do the work, book onto a hotel break and choose from our 6 carefully selected hotels, from the affordable to the indulgent.

All DFDS Mini Cruises
Our mini cruise breaks are our most popular breaks, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do you get to spend time in a fantastic city, but you’ll also be treated to 2 nights onboard our modern, comfortable and well-equipped cruise ferries.
Our mini cruises are the perfect combination of a short city break and a cruise experience.

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