Dining with Children

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a relaxing meal, families are well catered for onboard our Newcastle-Amsterdam cruise ferries. Kids’ options are always available and with a range of restaurants and a café to choose from you’ll always find a good place to eat.

Our all-you-can-eat international buffet restaurant takes your taste buds on tour with dishes from all corners of the globe. There’s a selection of child-friendly options to choose from, with healthier options as well as a few naughty ones!

Kids aged 4 to 11 dine for less in our buffet restaurant and infants aged 3 and under eat for free!

Our expertly trained chefs bring cuisine to life through fresh, seasonal ingredients which create beautiful dishes to please every palate. The à la carte menu gives you a choice of delicious starters, mains and desserts, with a special children’s menu too. Enjoy a taste of luxury in the North Sea Bistro with waiter service and sea views.

Reserve a child’s place for just £12.95 and infants under 3 eat for free.

Our overnight ferry crossings between Newcastle and Amsterdam boast an array of fantastic onboard facilities, including bars, restaurants, shopping and more.

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.