North Shields 800 Offer
MINICRUISE TO AMSTERDAM FOR 2 PEOPLE
As proud partners of the North Shields 800-year celebrations, we are delighted to offer our Amsterdam minicruise with 50% off the cabin price AND coach transfers to/from Amsterdam city centre.
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.
Travel from 15th September – 31st December 2025, book by 30th September 2025.
Book online or via our contact centre on 08715229977 and quote “North Shields 800”, call cost 13p per minute plus your telephone companys access charge.
Please note: From 1st January 2024 the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.
2 Nights Onboard
No baggage restrictions
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Subject to availability.
Transfer to/from Amsterdam city centre included.
Excellent onboard facilities.
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
Duty Free Shopping
Duty Free shopping is now available onboard our routes from the UK to Europe. Save up to 50% versus the high street on great products such as premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol. When you set sail with us, why not treat yourself too? Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!
Our Restaurants
Cabins Onboard
Onboard Experience
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.
Duty Free Allowances
DFDS offer unlimited baggage allowance which means you can fill your boots with great duty free deals.
What you can bring back to the UK
- 18 Litres of wine
- 42 litres of beer
- Up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods
For more information on what you can bring into the UK and Europe check out our Duty Free FAQs.
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.