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Christmas Shopping in Newcastle

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119

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Mini Cruise to Newcastle for Christmas Shopping

A MiniCruise to Newcastle is the perfect combination of a city trip and relaxed sailing aboard a luxury ferry. Enjoy wining & dining on board with other ANBO members and be surprised by the beautiful and versatile city of Newcastle.

As an ANBO member you now pay only 119, - pp for a 4-day MiniCruise including prosecco, breakfast and dinner on the outward journey. The great thing is: John de Wolf is also traveling more on this cruise!

No baggage restrictions

Delicious onboard cuisine

Return coach transfers to City Centre

Depart 25 November

Including a glass of prosecco, dinner and breakfast on the outward journey

Overnight in a hotel in Newcastle - choice of different hotels

Relaxed sailing by luxury ferry and spend the night in a comfortable cabin

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Day 2

09.00

Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle

09.30

First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre

10.00

Drop you baggage at your hotel of choice in Newcastle

11.00

Day at Leisure begins

Day 3

9.00

Explore beautiful Newcastle

12.00

Grab a bite at a restaurant

14.45

Coaches begin departing Newcastle for ferry terminal

17.00

Depart North Shields for Holland

Day 4

7.30

Buffet breakfast available onboard

9.45

Arrive in Ijmuiden

Christmas atmosphere in Newcastle

In the winter, the streets are lit with fairy lights and the festive market dominates the city centre. Stroll the streets together and view historic buildings, such as the medieval Castle on the outskirts of the city. You'll love staying overnight in Newcastle thanks to the bustling nightlife and wonderful atmosphere.

Hotels

Ice cream dessert in North Sea Bistro on Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry

Food & Dining

Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Amsterdam and Newcastle.

Sleeping

Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between Holland and the UK.

Drinks in the bar onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Entertainment

Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Newcastle, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.

Duty Free Shopping

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.

Family Travel

Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.

Ship Overview

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Cabins onboard

New Cabin Commodore on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Commodore Cabins

Enjoy smooth sailing between Amsterdam and Newcastle in our premium Commodore cabins.

New Cabin Commodore Deluxe on Amsterdam-Newcastle ferry

Commodore De Luxe cabins

Our Commodore De Luxe cabins are our most luxurious options onboard Amsterdam to Newcastle crossing. If you travel on KING Seaways you will also have access to an exclusive lounge.

New Cabin Sea view with Double Bed on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Double Bed Cabins

Our double bed cabins are designed with couples in mind. Sail between Amsterdam and Newcastle in this comfortable, en suite cabin with inside and sea view rooms available.

New Cabin Sea view on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Sea View Cabins

Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam with front row seats to the beautiful North Sea from your en suite, sea view cabin. Cabins can sleep up to 5 people.

Restaurants onboard

North Sea Bistro

North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.

Explorer's Kitchen

Explorer’s Kitchen is our all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, boasting international cuisine for every taste.

Croissant, Muffin and Starbucks Coffee in Coffee Crew onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Coffee Crew Café

Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.

Columbus Club onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Relaxation starts onboard

Your holiday starts as soon as you board. Start with a delicious dinner in the buffet restaurant, Explorer's Kitchen, afterwards, have a drink in one of our cozy bars or take a gamble in the casino. Enjoy all of this in the festive atmosphere onboard - you will almost forget that you are in the middle of the sea! You will then enjoy a wonderful night's sleep in your own comfortable cabin before the beautiful Northern English coastline comes into view.

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.

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.

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