Mini Cruise to Newcastle
Discover Newcastle on a 3-day Mini Cruise
Be inspired by British charm on a MiniCruise to Newcastle with DFDS.
Look forward to a relaxing crossing with excellent facilities on board. Enjoy a delicious glass of bubbles on the outward journey, discover the Duty Free offer and the restaurants, and end the evening with a drink in one of the bars on board before arriving in Newcastle the next morning. Experience a day in Newcastle with shopping, walking along the Tyne and soaking up British culture!
2 Nights Onboard
No baggage restrictions
Uitstekende voorzieningen aan boord
Duty-Free Shopping
2 nights/evenings on board a luxury cruise ferry
Bus transfer from port to Newcastle city centre and back
Duty Free shop on board with great deals on popular brands
Tip: Choose a departure date from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates
Day 1
Check-in opens
Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle
Day 2
Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle
First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre
Day at Leisure begins
Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal
Depart North Shields for Holland
Day 3
Breakfast buffet available onboard
Arrive in IJmuiden
Everything you need to know about a MiniCruise
Step aboard our luxury cruise ferry to Newcastle and look forward to a relaxing crossing. Take advantage of Duty Free offers in our onboard shop, dine in our restaurants and have a drink and enjoy live entertainment in our onboard bars and club.
After a peaceful night in your private cabin, you will arrive at Newcastle Port where your coach transfer awaits you! The coach will drop you off in the centre of Newcastle and from here you can explore the city. You will find many free museums, the hippest shops and cosy bars and restaurants in Newcastle. This Northern English city has it all!
Restaurants Onboard
Our cabins
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Duty Free Shopping
Duty Free shopping is now available onboard our routes from the UK to Europe. Save up to 50% versus the high street on great products such as premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol. When you set sail with us, why not treat yourself too? Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!
Newcastle Highlights
Newcastle is a perfect location for a family getaway. It is fun and educational for both the young and older ones. After a relaxing time onboard our ferry, you'll arrive in Newcastle ready to explore great museums for children such as the planetarium in the Life Science Center and the Great North Museum.
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.