Explorer's Kitchen
Visit Explorers Kitchen - Newcastle to Amsterdam
With a large selection of traditional English hot breakfast dishes as well as ‘classic’ continental breakfasts, Explorer's Kitchen leaves nothing to be desired. In the evening, Explorer's Kitchen also offers an extensive dinner buffet with a first-class selection of delicious international dishes. Bring your evening to a culinary close with dishes ranging from tapas, various burgers, sushi and pasta to grilled specialities, fresh salads and a selection of desserts.
The best for 2025: If you book your meals in advance, you benefit from more available seats at peak times and also save money with up to 16% online pre-order discount compared to the price for spontaneous bookings on board and you also secure a FREE children's breakfast for children up to 11 years per paying adult!
Buffet Breakfast from just £10.95
Get your day off to a perfect start with our breakfast offer. Choose from a selection of around 40 hot dishes and continental breakfast options every morning. You can look forward to bacon, sausages, eggs and lighter options such as muesli, toast, fruit or fresh bread.
With our online pre-order discount, you can now save a lot: book your breakfast buffet online in advance, save £1.93 (equivalent to a 13% discount) compared to the walk-in price and get a FREE children's breakfast for children up to 11 years for each paying adult!
| Buffet Breakfast (2025 Prices in £) | Pre-Booked Meals | Walk-In |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12+) | £12,95 | £14,88 |
| Children (4-11) | Free for every paying adult | Free for every paying adult |
| Infants (0-3) | Free | Free |
International Buffet Dinner from just £28.75
Enjoy a wide selection of international dishes, from burgers and barbecue to Mediterranean and Italian cuisine and Far Eastern dishes. Look forward to fresh salads, delicious desserts as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes. If you have any special dietary requirements, please ask the waiter.
And with the online pre-order discount, you can now save a lot: book your evening buffet online in advance and save £4.25 (equivalent to a 14% discount) compared to the price for spontaneous bookings on board!
| Buffet Dinner (2025 Prices in £) | Pre-Booked Meals | Walk-In |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (12+) | £25,50 | £29,75 |
| Children (4-11) | £12,45 | £13,45 |
| Infants (0-3) | Free | Free |
Restaurants Onboard
Onboard Amsterdam-Newcastle
Our overnight ferry crossings between Amsterdam and Newcastle 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.