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Adventurous England & Scotland
Cheap ferry to England: 7 tips for the best price
- Book as early as possible: The earlier you book, the cheaper you travel. The busier a departure is, the more you pay. So book as early as possible and travel cheaply to England.
- Travel after the weekend: travel on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Bring a Caravan for free: On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the months of January-March and October-December you can take your caravan on board for free.
- Travel in low season: avoid the high season and travel from January to June and September to December
No baggage restrictions
Excellent onboard facilities
Daily crossings
Take your vehicle with you
Private cabins are available
Amsterdam - Newcastle
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
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Cheap ferry to England: more tips
- Short trips are cheaper: On the route IJmuiden - Newcastle you can travel from 3 to 7 nights. On Dunkirk - Dover and Calais - Dover routes you can opt for a 4-day return. In both cases you benefit from a 25% discount on your crossing or 10% for short breaks (max 5 days).
- Travel at night: travel between 00:00 and 06:00 on the routes Dunkirk - Dover and Calais - Dover for the lowest fares.
- Traveling to England is cheaper with four people: travelling with 4 people is cheaper as you'll stay in a 4- berth cabin.
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.
Captivating cuisine
Sleeping
Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between Holland and the UK.
REST YOUR HEAD
Entertainment
Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Newcastle, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.
ENTERTAIN ME
Shopping
Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 30% against the high street.
SHOP, SAIL & SAVE
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Let's play
Ship Overview
Discover everything there is to know about KING SEAWAYS and PRINCESS SEAWAYS.
Explore our ships
Restaurants Onboard
North Sea Bistro
North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.
Experience Fine Dining
Explorer's Kitchen
Explorer’s Kitchen is our all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant, boasting international cuisine for every taste.
Fill your plate
Coffee Crew Café
Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.
Treat yourself
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
We Are Award Winning
We are Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2019 and the World's Leading Ferry Operator 2011-2018!
Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.