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Black week offer

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Minicruise

From Amsterdam to Newcastle from €42

Our popular mini cruise from Amsterdam to Newcastle from €42 p.p. includes the outward and return journey on our ferry.

With the mini cruise from Amsterdam to Newcastle, you can experience the flair of the high seas in the smallest of spaces and can look forward to an exciting day in the northern English metropolis the next day. Discover Newcastle with its unrivalled British charm or relax during a shopping and city tour.

Take the additional opportunity to visit our duty-free shop on board. Duty-free and uncomplicated shopping with DFDS and make great savings!

This offer is exclusively available during Black Week.

Departure until December 2019

2 Nights Onboard

Daily crossings

Excellent onboard facilities

Booking period: until 01.12.2024

Travel period: until 30 June 2025

From prices per person, based on 2 persons in an inside cabin. A surcharge may apply for other cabins

Choose a departure day between Sunday and Wednesday to get the best price

From 1 January 2024, there will be an ETS fee (= EU emissions trading system)’

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Day 2

09.15

Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle

09.30

First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre

10.00

Day at Leisure begins

15.30

Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal

17.00

Depart North Shields for Holland

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden

Wildlife watching experience onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Relaxation starts onboard

With DFDS, your journey begins on board. We offer you a ferry journey that is characterised by an impressive range of entertainment and leisure activities. Whether you enjoy a drink in one of our bars or a delicious meal in one of our restaurants on board. We offer you an eventful crossing. On arrival in Newcastle, your journey continues. Newcastle is a centre of business, arts and science. It is rich in attractions and yet underrated as a tourist destination. Discover the Millennium Bridge on Quayside or spend your day in Eldon Square.

Find out more about a mini cruise here.

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.

Cabins onboard

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.

New Cabin Economy Cabin on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Economy Cabins

Ideal for the budget-friendly traveller, our comfortable, en suite, economy cabins from Amsterdam to Newcastle sleep 2 – 4 people in bunk beds.

New Cabin Pet Friendly on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Pet Friendly Cabins

Travel onboard our DFDS ferry in a pet friendly cabin from Amsterdam to Newcastle, which can accommodate up to 4 people and 2 medium sized dogs.

Onboard entertainment

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.

Bars

There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.

Live entertainment onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Live Performances

There’s plenty to keep you entertained on your journey from Amsterdam to Newcastle, including live music and DJ sets to keep you dancing all night.

Cinema

Sit back and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters in our onboard cinemas where you’ll find options for all ages.

Games Area

Our games area offers hours of fun for kids and adults alike on the crossing from Amsterdam to Newcastle.

Newcastle: all in 1

This English city is the destination for a weekend away! Newcastle is a cozy, typical English city with lots of great restaurants and a great city for shopping.

In Newcastle everything is within walking distance. Stroll the streets together and view historic buildings, such as the medieval castle keep. A great place to shop is High Bridge Street with small boutiques and nice vintage stores.

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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