Book an Amsterdam mini cruise with DFDS
Our popular Amsterdam mini cruise includes return crossings to the stunning Dutch capital from Newcastle, plus spend the day in Amsterdam.
Change of plans? Our Travel Guarantee offers free rebooking on travel taken before 30 September 2023.
For details on travel protection through ABTOT please click here.
Please note: Bus transfers to and from Amsterdam are part of the overall cost of the Mini Cruise package. You will be provided your cabin price first and bus transfer prices will then be shown separately.
Private en suite cabins
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Return coach transfers to Amsterdam
Delicious onboard dining
Travel Guarantee - free rebooking on crossings taken before 30 September 2023
Live entertainment
Excellent onboard facilities
Daily crossings
Departures until December 2022
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
Two Night Mini Cruise
Our Amsterdam cruises always provide a great experience, whether you’re looking to relax , dance the night away, or spend some time with friends and family over a great dinner. With comfortable cabins in a range of prices, an amazing maritime atmosphere, and dedicated staff, our cruise ships mean it is always a great time to take an Amsterdam mini break.
Please note: Bus transfers to and from Amsterdam are part of the overall cost of the Mini Cruise package. You will be provided your cabin price first and bus transfer prices will then be shown separately.
Terms & conditions apply. ABTOT provides protection for your booking as set out in section 19 of our booking conditions.
Other products
Restaurants onboard
Onboard Experience
Amsterdam Highlights
Amsterdam offers an abundance of attractions and activities, from fascinating cultural experiences and great shopping, to the iconic bicycles and 17th-century canals.
Explore the world famous museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Hermitage and the Rijksmuseum. Take a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam to see the city in a whole new light.
Your package is protected
DFDS packages are protected by ABTOT so you can book with confidence and plan your holiday with peace of mind.
- ABTOT provides financial protection under The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 for DFDS A/S in the event of the company’s insolvency.
- ABTOT cover provides for a refund in the event you have not yet travelled or repatriation if transportation was included in your package booked directly with DFDS A/S.
Read more about ABTOT in section 19 of our booking conditions.
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Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!