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Festive Ferry Crossings

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Our Festive Offers

Newcastle - Amsterdam Festive Crossings

Enjoy a short break this Christmas and save up to 30% on a mini cruise to Amsterdam from just £47pp. Stay longer with our Cruise & Stay Plus package and spend up to two nights in the city. With Christmas markets, pop-up ice rinks and glühwein galore, it’s the perfect time for a festive trip.

Overnight crossing with en suite cabin

Excellent onboard facilities

No baggage restrictions

Explore Amsterdam

Save up to 30% on mini cruise to Amsterdam from just £47pp

Save up to 30% on Cruise & Stay Plus from just £47pp

Book by 6 Jan 2020. Travel by 31 Jan 2020

Available on selected dates, subject to availability

Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

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

Festive Getaways

Take advantage of these festive offers to enjoy Christmas on the continent.

Our mini cruise offer gives you two nights onboard and up to 5 hours to explore Amsterdam. Stroll by the canals, browse the Christmas markets or visit one of the world class museums in the city.

Our Cruise & Stay Plus package lets you stay for up to 2 nights (in a hotel booked separately). Explore the city in all its festive finery, seeing the twinkling Christmas lights reflect off the famous canals, enjoying some Christmas shopping and sampling some seasonal culinary delights.

Find your ideal hotel here.

Terms and Conditions

The mini cruise offer of save up to 30% runs until 6 Jan 2020. Price is based on 2 sharing an inside cabin. Cabin upgrades may incur an additional charge. Valid for travel until 31st Jan 2020, subject to availability. Offer valid for selected dates with all other dates at full-price.

The Cruise and Stay Plus package offer of save up to 30% runs until 6 Jan 2020. Price is based on 2 sharing an inside cabin. Cabin upgrades may incur an additional charge. Hotels in Amsterdam must be booked separately. Option to add vehicle passage or transfers.

From price based on mini cruise offer of save up to 30%.

Offer is subject to DFDS’s usual Terms and Conditions and can be withdrawn at any time.

Our Restaurants

North Sea Bistro

North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.

The North Sea Bistro is currently closed.

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.

Cabins Onboard

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.

À la carte dining is currently unavailable.

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.

Festive Breaks to Holland

Head to Amsterdam or explore more of the Netherlands this Christmas and find some unique gifts in the charming Christmas markets that pop up in towns all over the country. Wrap up warm and enjoy hot chocolate or mulled wine, sample some Oliebollen, a Dutch delicacy similar to doughnuts and try a spot of ice-skating on one of many pop-up ice rinks around the country.

Want Some More Inspiration?

Still not sure where is best to visit in Europe for Christmas Markets? Read our ultimate guides here to truly inspire you to have a magical festive season.

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Europes`s Leading Ferry Operator - WTA Nominee 2021

EUROPE’S LEADING FERRY OPERATOR 2021

We’ve been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the prestigious World Travel Awards for the tenth year in a row! We’d love to win but we need your help – please support us with your vote! Voting closes on 1st of September. Thank you for your support.

We’ve also been nominated for World’s Leading Ferry Website 2021 which you can vote for here. 

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