Exclusive Offers

3 day mini cruise to Newcastle

From

57.50

p.p.

Join us on a minicruise to Newcastle

The perfect combination of a cruise and a city trip! On board you will find everything for a relaxing crossing. Discover the surprising city of Newcastle where culture and shopping go hand in hand. Visit one of the many free museums or shop till you drop! Who are you going with?

2 Nights Onboard

Excellent on-board facilities

Bus transfer to and from Newcastle

Newcastle: the city with many shopping opportunities, nice hotspots and beautiful museums, highly recommended!

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

Relaxations begins onboard

Your journey starts from the moment you board the luxury cruise ferry. On the way to Newcastle you can enjoy all the facilities on board. This way you can fully enjoy the journey!

Start the evening with a delicious dinner on board. Tip: book your dinner directly when booking and get a 30% discount! Afterwards, have a drink outside on the deck and enjoy a beautiful sunset.

*General terms and conditions

Starting price based on 2 people in a double inside cabin with bunk beds, including bus transfer from the port to Newcastle city centre and v.v.
Offer is valid for travel period until May 2024 and available on the 'coloured dates' in the calendar subject to product availability.
Valid for new bookings only and not combined with other offers/discounts.
Commodore cabins are excluded from discount.
Tip: Choose a departure date from Sunday to Wednesday for the best fares

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.

Croissant, Muffin and Starbucks Coffee in Coffee Crew onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Coffee Crew Café

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

Cabins onboard

New Cabin Sea view with Double Bed on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Sea view on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Economy Cabin on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Pet Friendly on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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

Ice cream dessert in North Sea Bistro on Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry

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.

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.

Duty Free Shopping

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% 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

Newcastle is the destination for young and old! This typical English town is cozy and modern with many opportunities for shopping, good food and there is plenty of culture to enjoy.

In Newcastle all s are within walking distance. Stroll the streets together and view historic buildings, such as the medieval keep Castle Keep. You can also visit beautiful and free museums .

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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