Mini Cruises

Last Minute Mini Cruise to Amsterdam

30% off

Mini Cruises

Last minute mini cruise to Amsterdam – 30% off

Thinking about a last-minute break? Book a mini cruise to Amsterdam with DFDS.

Enjoy our excellent facilities, duty free shopping and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital. Indulge with some shopping or take a stroll along the canals and immerse yourself in some Dutch culture.

Book now and travel within 3 weeks to get 30% discount on your mini cruise!

2 nights onboard

Save up to 50% vs the UK high street

Spend the day in Amsterdam

Excellent onboard facilities

Book now and travel within 3 weeks to get 30% off your cabin

With our Travel Guarantee you can re-book for free until September 2023 if your plans change as a direct result of Covid-19

Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

Day 2

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland

10.15

Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre

15.30

Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal

17.30

Ship departs IJmuiden

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast available onboard

09.15

Arrive in North Shields

A trip to Amsterdam

Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our restaurants or sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.

Following a peaceful sleep in your en suite cabin, you’ll arrive at our port in IJmuiden ready to hop on to a bus transfer to Amsterdam and enjoy the day in the Dutch capital. In Amsterdam you will find world-class museums, the best shopping opportunities and delightful bars and restaurants.

Terms and conditions

Book now and travel within 3 weeks to get 30% off your cabin
From price based on 2-person inside cabin. Surcharge applies for other cabins. 
Valid for new bookings only and not in combination with other promotions/discounts.
Offer is subject to product availability.

Our restaurants

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.

Our cabins

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.

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.

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.

Accessible cabin for disabled passengers

Newcastle – Amsterdam accessible cabins

On our ships Princess Seaways and King Seaways, we have several accessible cabins available so you can spend your overnight crossing in comfort.

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 experience

Food & Dining

Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Newcastle and Amsterdam.

Commodore Cabin Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Sleeping

Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between the UK and Holland.

Drinks in the bar onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Entertainment

Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Amsterdam, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.

Duty Free Shopping at Sea

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.

Family Travel

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

Ship Overview

Discover everything there is to know about King Seaways and Princess Seaways.

Duty Free Shopping

Duty Free shopping is now available onboard our routes from the UK to Europe. Save up to 50% versus the high street on great products such as premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol. When you set sail with us, why not treat yourself too? Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!

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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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Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.