Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
Exclusive new Travelzoo offer
Enjoy a 2-night mini cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam, with breakfast included on the outbound sailing. Relax onboard with excellent dining and live entertainment before spending the day exploring Amsterdam.
September Offer
- Mini cruise including breakfast outbound from £135 for 2 people
Travel from 4th September – 4th October 2026
October – December Offer
- Mini cruise including breakfast outbound from £105 for 2 people
Travel from 5th October – 31st December 2026
Please book online or call us on 0344 848 6090 and quote “Travelzoo”.
Available time ashore in Amsterdam may vary depending on local border control procedures. We recommend planning your visit flexibly to ensure a relaxed experience.
2 Nights Onboard
Daily crossings
No baggage restrictions
Excellent onboard facilities
Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam City Centre
Excellent choice of restaurants, bars and live entertainment on board
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday- Saturday inclusive
Price based on inside cabin and subject to availability
Trip at a Glance
Day 1
14.30
Check-in opens
16.15
Check-in closes
17.00
Depart North Shields for Amsterdam
Day 2
09.45
Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland
10.15
Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre
15.30
Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal
17.30
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 3
07.30
Breakfast available onboard
09.15
Arrive in North Shields
Terms and Conditions
Please note: the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.
Subject to availability and general DFDS terms and conditions apply.
Timetables
Please find more information on our timetables here.
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
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.
Bars
There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.
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.
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.
Amsterdam Highlights
Amsterdam offers an abundance of attractions and activities, from fascinating cultural experiences and great shopping, to the iconic bicycles and 17th-century canals.
Explore the world famous museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Hermitage and the Rijksmuseum. Take a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam to see the city in a whole new light.
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.