Minicruise to Newcastle
Family minicruise to Newcastle
As a Rotterdam pass holder you now receive a 50% discount on a 3-day MiniCruise to Newcastle for 4 people.
A family cruise to Newcastle is the perfect getaway and sailing with our luxury cruiseferry is a true experience in itself. The holiday feeling starts the moment you step on board!
There is also plenty to do for children in Newcastle. For example, visit the Newcastle Castle or go to the Great North Museum. The options are endless!
2 Nights Onboard
Excellent onboard facilities
Enjoy a good dinner on board
No baggage restrictions
MiniCruise: 2 evenings/nights on board a luxury cruise ferry and a day in Newcastle
Duty Free shop, bars and restaurants onboard
Offer based on 4 people in a 4-person inside cabin. A small surcharge applies for other cabins
Travel period: September to December 2022
MiniCruise 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
15.30
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
Relaxation begins on board
The MiniCruise starts in IJmuiden where you board the luxury cruise ferry. Get the evening off to a good start with dinner at two onboard restaurants.
You will certainly not be bored after dinner. You can go to the cinema, take a gamble in the casino or have a delicious drink in one of the bars. For the children there is a Kidz' Club. You spend the night in a comfortable cabin so that you arrive in Newcastle the next morning rested.
Restaurants Onboard
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.
Coffee Crew Café
Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.
Cabins Onboard
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.
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.
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 Entertainment
Bars
There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.
Cinema
Sit back and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters in our onboard cinemas where you’ll find options for all ages.
Games Area
Our games area offers hours of fun for kids and adults alike on the crossing from Amsterdam to Newcastle.
Live Performances
There’s plenty to keep you entertained on your journey from Amsterdam to Newcastle, including live music and DJ sets to keep you dancing all night.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Newcastle
After arrival in Newcastle you will be taken to the centre by bus. Newcastle is known as the shopping capital of Northern England. After shopping you can stroll through the streets and past historic buildings, such as the medieval keep Castle Keep. Newcastle has many museums and admission is often free. There are also plenty of cozy pubs and restaurants that you can visit. Your time in Newcastle will fly by!
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 2026 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.
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.