Princess Seaways - DFDS

Wowcher and Living Social

From
From
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Mini cruise offer for 2 people

Mini cruise with glass of fizz and breakfast option

Board the ship late afternoon for your mini cruise to Amsterdam and enjoy a glass of fizz whilst experiencing the variety of live entertainment onboard. Be sure to take the opportunity to take advantage of the generous Duty Free allowances in the sea shop.

The following morning enjoy the delicious breakfast buffet onboard as you prepare for a day enjoying a day exploring the Dutch capital.

  • Mini cruise + fizz for 2 from £89
  • Mini cruise + fizz and breakfast for 2 from £115

Travel from 1st January – 26th March 2026, book by 15th March 2026

Book online or call 0344 848 6090 and Quote “WOWCHER.”

2 Nights Onboard

Duty Free shopping

Discover vibrant Amsterdam

Excellent onboard facilities

    Subject to availability

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

    Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam city centre

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Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal

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

Explorer's Kitchen breakfast buffet

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast available onboard

09.15

Arrive in North Shields

Duty Free at DFDS

Duty Free at DFDS

Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.

With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.

For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.

Our Restaurants

Cabins Onboard

Onboard Experience

Wildlife watching experience onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
Bar onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
Princess Seaways ferry HERO
Onboard DFDS ferry

Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect

Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free 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.

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