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Minicruise Newcastle

50% discount

MINICRUISE NEWCASTLE: SHOPPING AND CULTURE

As a KPN person you can now discover Newcaslte at an extra low price! Newcastle is the perfect city for shopping and culture. For example, go to the (free) Baltic museum or view the famous 7 bridges. For shopping you can visit the largest shopping center in Europe!

2 nights onboard

Excellent onboard facilities

The bus awaits you at the port and takes you directly to the centre of surprisingly Newcastle

Shop till you drop: DFDS has no baggage limit

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Day 2

09.15

Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle

09.30

First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre

10.00

Day at Leisure begins

15.00

Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal

17.00

Depart North Shields for Holland

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden

Enjoyment starts on board

The MiniCruise starts in IJmuiden where you board the luxury cruise ferry. You will certainly start the evening well with a dinner buffet in the Explorer's Kitchen restaurant! After dinner you will certainly not be bored. You can go shopping in the seashop, catch a movie in the cinema or take a gamble in the casino. You can have a quiet drink in one of the bars. There is a Kidz 'Club for the children. You spend the night in a comfortable cabin so that you arrive fully rested in Newcastle.

Our Restaurants

North Sea Bistro

North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.

À la carte dining is currently unavailable.

Explorer's Kitchen

Explorer’s Kitchen is our all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, boasting international cuisine for every taste.

Coffee Crew Café

Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.

Our Cabins

Double bed cabin onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

Seaview cabin onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

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.

Accessible cabin for disabled passengers

Newcastle – Amsterdam Accessible Cabins

On our ships Princess Seaways and King Seaways, we have several accessible cabins available so you can spend your overnight crossing in comfort.

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

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.

À la carte dining is currently unavailable.

Commodore Cabin Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

Shopping

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 30% 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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Newcastle: shopping and culture

Shopping in Newcastle is great. Walk through the cozy streets and hit the many shops. In addition to the pleasant shopping streets, Newcastle also has the largest shopping center in Europe! In addition to shopping, Newcastle is also the perfect city for a day of culture. The city has many (free) museums, the famous 7 bridges and a beautiful medieval castle! So you certainly don't get bored!

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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