Childrens Entertainment
Experience our onboard children's entertainment - Newcastle to Amsterdam
Our children’s entertainer is on hand on all Newcastle to Amsterdam sailings to entertain our mini pirates.
Little ones can enjoy treasure hunts, drawing competitions, games, and face painting – all for free – and look forward to a guest appearance by our mascot Jack the Pirate!
Please note: The children's entertainer does not operate a childcare facility; all children must be accompanied by an adult. The entertainment programme changes depending on the entertainer's specialist skills.
Jack's Treasure Hunt
Work with Jack and his friends with to help unlock the treasure chest! Find the posters, answer the riddles, and zap hidden codes aboard the ship.
Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
Our overnight ferry crossings between Newcastle and Amsterdam boast an array of fantastic onboard facilities, including bars, restaurants, shopping and more.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2025 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.