​Newcastle - Amsterdam NEW YEAR'S EVE MINI CRUISE

Sail from Newcastle to Holland on 30 December. Enjoy a buffet dinner and relax in our onboard bars before retiring to your en suite cabin. On arrival in Ijmuiden the next morning, fill up with a complimentary buffet breakfast before heading to Amsterdam to explore the beautiful city’s seasonal treats.

On New Year’s Eve, the ship will then sail into Amsterdam centre while you enjoy your lavish gala buffet or 3 course à la carte dinner before toasting the New Year with a complimentary glass of fizz.

European culture is famous for its celebration of the festive season and Amsterdam is no different. Try the seasonal cuisines such as oliebollen, a small iced donut, which are said to ward off evil spirits. Don’t forget to try appelflappen, too, classic Dutch apple fritters that will be easy to find here in December.

For daytime activities, most of Amsterdam’s museums are open over the New Year period and across December, Museum Square turns into a magical Christmas village. Or simply strolling by the canals bedecked with Christmas lights, stopping for a warming mug of glühwein is a lovely way to soak up the festive atmosphere of the city.

You could head to the ice-rink on Rembrandtplein and do a spot of skating and seeing the 20 metre high Christmas tree in Dam Square is a must – it’s decorated with 4 kilometres of Christmas lights!