Rediscover Freedom
Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam and rediscover travel
Take a ferry to Amsterdam and rediscover the freedom of travel.
Plus, for a limited time only you can upgrade to a sea view cabin for free. Simply select the sea view cabin when you book your crossing and it will be added at no extra cost. Double bed and 5-bed cabins are not included in this offer.
With blooming flower fields, countryside and coastal retreats, there’s plenty to discover in the Netherlands. With great motorway links to the rest of Europe, you can venture further afield too! For ideas of how to spend your European roadtrip, check out our itinerary here.
Hit the open road and enjoy a road trip adventure this summer, you deserve it!
Daily, overnight crossings
No baggage restrictions
En suite, sea view cabin
Great dining options
Free sea view cabin upgrade subject to availability
Book & travel by 31 August 2020
Travel Guarantee - free rebooking on crossings taken before 31 Dec 2020
Explore Europe in the comfort of your car
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
Fresh food and fresh air
Step onboard our ferry to Amsterdam and discover a new way to travel.
We’ve introduced some new measures to ensure your wellbeing including staggered boarding and disembarkation, social distancing measures and hand sanitiser stations.
We’ve also introduced a temporary dining concept until 1 October to ensure you can have a relaxing dining experience onboard. Find out more about our dinner and breakfast options here.
Browse our onboard shop, enjoy a drink in one of our bars or why not do a spot of star gazing out on deck?
If you’re planning a short break, take a look at our transport shortbreak offer and save 20%.
Set sail with DFDS and enjoy smooth sailing to Amsterdam this summer – you deserve it!
Terms and Conditions
Sea view cabin upgrade is an exclusive offer for customers who receive our newsletter. Sea view cabins will be available at the same price as a standard cabin. Double bed and 5-bed cabins are not included in this offer.
To receive your upgrade select the sea view cabin, on the ‘choose cabin’ page when you book online and it will be added to your booking at no extra cost. You must book direct from this page to claim this offer. Book and travel by 31 August 2020 to receive this offer. Subject to availability.
This is subject to DFDS usual terms and conditions which you can view here.
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Top Destinations in Holland
Whether you’re chasing tulip fields, interesting architecture or charming canals, Holland offers a mix of culture, history and natural beauty. Visit Holland’s capital, Amsterdam, for world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum and a delicious food scene, from Michelin-star restaurants to cosy cafés. Spend your days cycling around charming canal streets and soak in everything the city has to offer.
As Holland’s second biggest city, Rotterdam is a great location to learn about the country’s rich maritime history, as it’s home to Europe’s largest seaport. It also has plenty of innovative architecture and enticing restaurants and cafés to try. Visit Utrecht to explore one of Holland’s oldest cities, with medieval streets, winding canals and interesting museums.
All DFDS Ferry Routes
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with routes operating to Denmark, Norway, the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and even the Baltic regions, including major cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. Travel with your car and open the gateway to Europe with DFDS.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! We retained our titles as both Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator again in 2025.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2025.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.