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Minicruise to Newcastle

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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

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

15.45

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.

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.

Coffee Crew Café

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

Cabins Onboard

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.

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 entertainment onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

Award Winning Ferry Crossings

We are proud to have been voted World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2022 at this year’s World Travel Awards for the 12th year in a row! We have also won Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2022 and World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021-2022.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!

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