Festive Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
Christmas Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
Enjoy a festive mini cruise this season and do a spot of Christmas shopping in Amsterdam. Your holiday starts the moment you board, with fantastic food, drinks and shopping on an overnight crossing to the Dutch capital. With a mini cruise for 2 from just £85, it’s the perfect festive getaway or Christmas present for a loved one! With limited availability, book early to secure your weekend crossing at a great price.
2 nights onboard
No baggage restrictions
Up to 5 hours in Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Mini cruise from just £85 for 2
Mini cruise plus breakfast one way from just £95 for 2
Mini cruise plus breakfast & dinner one way from just £119 for 2. Call to book only: 0871 220 3522
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!
Terms and Conditions
Book by 15 March 2020. Travel by 30 April 2020. All dates subject to availability. Weekend supplement: £20 for 2, £30 for 4. Excludes Commodore and Commodore De Luxe cabins. Prices are subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Telephone booking fees apply. T&Cs apply.
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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.

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.

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