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2 night mini cruise to Amsterdam

From
From
£
99
for 2 people

Mini cruise with breakfast from £99 for 2 people

Duty free is back – why not take the opportunity to purchase your allowance whilst enjoying a mini cruise to Amsterdam with breakfast included on your outbound journey.

Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch Capital.

Travel 8th October 2024 – 31st December 2024 and book by 31st October 2024. Book online or via our contact centre on 08715229977 and quote “5PM”.

Please note: From 1st January 2024 the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.

2 Nights Onboard

Duty Free shopping

Discover vibrant Amsterdam

Excellent onboard facilities

    Mini cruise 8th October – 31st December 2024 from £99 for 2 people

    Book by 31st October 2024

    From Thursday – Saturday there is a surcharge of £25 per cabin

    Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam City Centre

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Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal

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

Explorer's Kitchen breakfast buffet

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast available onboard

09.15

Arrive in North Shields

Duty Free at DFDS

Duty Free at DFDS

Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.

With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.

For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.

Our Restaurants

Cabins Onboard

Onboard Experience

Wildlife watching experience onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
Bar onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
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Onboard DFDS ferry

Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect

Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our choice of restaurants, sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.

Following a peaceful sleep in your en suite cabin, you’ll arrive at our port in Ijmuiden and hop on to a bus transfer to Amsterdam to enjoy up to 5 hours in the Dutch capital before heading back onboard for your return crossing.

Whether you opt for our mini cruise offer, mini cruise with breakfast one way, or mini cruise with breakfast and dinner one way, we can guarantee it will be a trip to remember.

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All DFDS Mini Cruises

Our mini cruise breaks are our most popular breaks, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do you get to spend time in a fantastic city, but you’ll also be treated to 2 nights onboard our modern, comfortable and well-equipped cruise ferries.

Our mini cruises are the perfect combination of a short city break and a cruise experience.

DFDS WINNER 2024 AWARDS

Championing the Seas!  

We're elated to announce that DFDS has once again retained its title as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2024 World Travel Awards.

This accolade wouldn’t have been possible without you, our loyal passengers. Thank you for recognising the hard work of our exceptional team members who are dedicated to ensuring each voyage is as exceptional as the next.

Your ongoing support is the anchor to our success.

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