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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

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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

North Sea Bistro - Newcastle to Amsterdam

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.

À la carte dining is currently unavailable.

Commodore Cabin Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

Shopping

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 30% 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

Discover everything there is to know about KING SEAWAYS and PRINCESS SEAWAYS.

Restaurants Onboard

North Sea Bistro

North Sea Bistro offers an intimate and luxe dining experience, with a seasonal menu and stylish surroundings.

À la carte dining is currently unavailable.

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.

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.

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