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Windmills in Amsterdam

Short Breaks

Take a short break to Amsterdam, sailing with us between the UK and Holland and spending one or more nights in a hotel. We have a range of city breaks and short breaks in Europe available via our mini cruise trips.

On a cruise & stay break you book your own accommodation in Amsterdam and on a hotel break your hotel stay is included in the package. Our Amsterdam short breaks offer the perfect getaway from Newcastle to Holland!

Alternatively, spend a short break in France, exploring the towns of Dunkirk and Calais or further afield. Take advantage of our exclusive rates with our partner hotels and attractions to make the most of your trip!

You can even shop Duty Free onboard or at our stores in Calais and Dunkirk and save up to 50% vs UK high street prices.

Our Short Breaks and City Breaks

Trakai castle, Lithuania

The Baltics

Harbour towns, picturesque villages, magnificent scenery and cultural heritage awaits in the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Lithuania

The hidden gem of the Baltic countries, Lithuania is a heady ​cocktail of both stunning natural beauty and wonderful man-made architecture.

Travel Guides

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Denmark

Home of the Vikings, Lego and Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark is an affluent and unspoiled country with a great balance between modern, urban living and the great outdoors.

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Copenhagen

Copenhagen’s effortless Scandinavian cool, whether that’s its minimalist restaurants, trendy bars or beautiful centre, makes for the perfect city break.

Nominee for Europes Leading Ferry Operator 2023

Behind Every Journey

We are proud to have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2023 by the World Travel Awards.  

This year, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and recognise the reasons why we continue to get nominated – and win this award – year after year… the amazing people behind every journey.  

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