DFDS Partner Offers
DFDS partner offer for Teachers
As a customer of one of DFDS partners, you can take advantage of a special duty-free mini cruise offer including breakfast on your outbound journey from Newcastle to Amsterdam and save up to 50% on cabin prices.
This offer is available for travel between 8th October – 31st December 2023.
Book online or by calling us on 08751 522 9977 and quote “Discount for Teachers”.
Calls will be charged at 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge.
Daily sailings
Shop Duty Free
Delicious food in the restaurants
Unlimited luggage
Minicruise for 2 people including breakfast outbound only from £95
Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam City Centre
Book by 30th November 2023
Subject to availability
From Thursday to Saturday there is a surcharge of £25 per cabin
Day 1
Check-in opens
Check-in closes
Depart North Shields for Amsterdam
Day 2
Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland
Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre
Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 3
Breakfast available onboard
Arrive in North Shields
Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect
Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some 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.
Book early to secure weekend dates!
Our Restaurants
Onboard Experience
Cabins Onboard
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.
Seasonal Delights
Spend the day in Amsterdam visiting the famous Christmas markets, trying a spot if ice-skating on Rembrandtplein and craning your neck to see the 60ft Christmas tree in the heart of the city on Dam Square. Make your trip extra special with a canal cruise through the city’s winding waterways, taking in the beautiful bridges bedecked with lights and the grand buildings which line the canals.
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.