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Amsterdam - Newcastle

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Amsterdam to Newcastle Mini Cruise

A mini cruise to Newcastle is a fantastic way to explore this exciting city which offers a brilliant combination of sights to see, shops to visit and restaurants, cafés and bars where you can enjoy a meal or a drink.

Please note: bus transfers in Newcastle and Amsterdam are suspended until 14th October 2021 inclusive.

Private en suite cabins

Up to 5 hours in Newcastle

Return coach transfers to City Centre

Delicious onboard cuisine

Fantastic dining experiences

Onboard cinema

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Day 2

09.15

Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle

09.30

First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre

10.00

Day at Leisure begins

15.45

Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal

17.00

Depart North Shields for Holland

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden

Two Night Mini Cruise

Your Newcastle mini cruise will give you the chance to savour the city’s grand architecture, cross the famous Millennium Bridge, wander the quayside or enjoy some high-street and designer shopping, the port is just 20 minutes from the city centre.

The onboard facilities include bars, restaurants and more, means your city break begins the moment you step onboard.

For more information on pick up times and location of bus transfers please click here

Restaurants Onboard

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

REST YOUR HEAD

Commodore Deluxe Cabin onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Commodore De Luxe cabins

Our Commodore De Luxe cabins are our most luxurious options onboard Newcastle and Amsterdam crossing. If you travel on King Seaways you will also have access to an exclusive lounge.

Commodore Cabin Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Commodore Cabins

Enjoy smooth sailing between Newcastle and Amsterdam in our premium Commodore cabins.

Seaview cabin onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

Double bed cabin onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

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.

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 Entertainment

Bars

There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.

Casino

Enjoy the thrill of the roulette wheel or take your chance at blackjack – the choice is yours.

Cinema

Sit back and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters in our onboard cinemas where you’ll find options for all ages.

Games Area

Our games area offers hours of fun for kids and adults alike on the crossing from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

Live entertainment onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Live Performances

There’s plenty to keep you entertained on your journey, including live music and DJ sets to keep you dancing all night.

Family Travel

Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.

Newcastle Quayside Millennium Bridge and Baltic

Newcastle Highlights

Newcastle exudes metropolitan cool, offering something for everyone.

Art lovers can peruse the collections at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art or the Laing Art Gallery and sport fanatics can take a tour of St James’ Park. The Quayside boasts some of the city’s best bars and restaurants and is home to a fantastic Sunday market.

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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