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Xmas shopping minicruise to Amsterdam

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for 2

MINICRUISE TO AMSTERDAM FOR 2 PEOPLE

Why not take advantage of a mini cruise from just £95 for two people.

Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.

With this offer valid for travel until 29th June 2023 why not book ahead and take advantage of our great deals onboard.

Book online or via our Contact Centre on 0871 522 9977 and quote 'Groupon'. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge

2 Nights Onboard

No baggage restrictions

Discover vibrant Amsterdam

Excellent onboard facilities

Mini cruise from just £95 for 2 people

Book by 31 May 2023 and travel until 29 June 2023

Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday – Saturday inclusive

Shop duty free onboard

Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

Day 2

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland

10.15

Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre

15.30

Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal

17.30

Ship departs IJmuiden

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast available onboard

09.15

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 November 2022. Travel by 30 December 2022. 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 Prices are subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time.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.

Our Restaurants

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 Experience

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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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.

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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Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.