Amsterdam City Break
Plan a city break to Amsterdam
Take a break on board. Then stay a little longer.
Selected cabins on our Newcastle–Amsterdam crossings are half price, and with Cruise & Stay, you can extend your trip with a hotel reservation through Booking.com. More city. More time. More to talk about on the way home.
Summer break plans? Sorted!
Two nights at sea, cabin half price, and Amsterdam waiting in the morning. Plus, you can bring as much as you like with no luggage restrictions.
Restaurants, bars, entertainment, Duty Free deals — the crossing isn't a transfer. It's the start of the holiday.
Book between 28 May–15 July 2026. Travel between 1 June–31 August 2026.
50% off comfy ensuite cabins
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Coach transfers to/from the city center
Duty Free Shop on board
50% discount on cabins
Excellent restaurants, bars and entertainment on board
Daily crossings
Extend your trip to Amsterdam with Cruise & Stay
No luggage restrictions
Our trusted accommodation partner
Through our partnership with Booking.com, you can browse and book hotels that suit your travel needs
- Wide selection of hotels across destinations
- Easy comparison of prices, locations and amenities
- Simple and secure booking experience
Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam and discover the city
Your journey to Amsterdam begins on board our comfortable ferry, where you can relax, enjoy the sea views, and start your city break in style. Once in the city, explore vibrant neighbourhoods like Jordaan and De Pijp, wander the canals, cycle through scenic streets, or visit world-class museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
By booking your ferry with DFDS and your accommodation via Booking.com, you gain the freedom to tailor your Dutch escape exactly as you wish.
From bustling markets to hidden cafés, Amsterdam’s culture, cuisine, and creative energy offer endless ways to make your city break unforgettable.
Sailing to Amsterdam information
| Average journey length | Daily crossings - 16hr 45min |
| Dining options | Multiple restaurants, bars & café |
| Entertainment on board | Live music, Duty Free shopping, cinema & kids area |
| Bus transfer to Amsterdam | 30-40mins, depending on traffic |
| WiFi on board | Yes - a range of price options to choose from |
| Cabins | Yes - a wide range of cabin options to choose from |
Travel safe with DFDS
Book a ferry to Amsterdam and enjoy the crossing with a range of restaurants, bars and our Duty Free shop where you can save up to 50% vs the high street. Travel conditions: Prices are subject to availability.
*From price is based on a return trip with an inside cabin for 2 persons incl. a room for 1 night in the following hotel: Leonardo hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Telephone booking fees apply. Terms & Conditions apply. ABTOT provides protection for your package booking as set out in section 19 of our booking conditions.
Please mind that a small tourist tax or other city tax might be payable on your arrival at your hotel. More details can be obtained from the local authority City of Amsterdam.
*Booking conditions
Booking period: 28th May until July 15, 2026.
Travel period: June 1 to August 31, 2026.
The offer contains up to 2 nights at the destination.
The starting price is based on 2 people sharing a double inside cabin. A small surcharge applies for other cabins.
The EU-ETS surcharge of €4 per person is included in the starting price.
Valid only for new bookings and not in conjunction with other promotions/discounts.
Offer does not apply to group bookings of 10 or more passengers
Offer subject to availability.
Commodore cabins are excluded from this offer.
The coach transfers to and from Newcastle are included in the total cost of the MiniCruise package. You will receive your cabin price first, and the coach transfer prices will then be shown separately.
DFDS terms and conditions apply.
Continuing our award-winning legacy
After proudly winning the esteemed title of the World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025, we are excited to share that we have been nominated once again for the highly prestigious Europe's Leading Ferry Operator award at the 2026 World Travel Awards.
Our 2025 European and World award wins and now 2026 nomination highlight DFDS’s dedication to providing unmatched travel experiences for our passengers. This nomination also recognises the hard work of our exceptional team members who ensure each voyage is extraordinary.
We extend our deepest thanks for your continued support and trust in our services, which has been the anchor of our success.
Cast your vote today and help us secure the title of Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2026.
Thank you.
