To Scotland with Weekend
With the ferry from IJmuiden to Newcastle
Scotland is the ideal country for a beautiful road trip! You drive through breathtaking landscapes via narrow winding roads. Did you know that Scotland is only an hour's drive from Newcastle?
Get ready for a worry-free crossing with DFDS from IJmuiden to Newcastle. With no luggage limit, you can pack everything you need for the ultimate adventure. And with Weekend you now receive a 20% discount!
Daily Sailings
Duty-Free Shopping
Tip: choose a departure day from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates!
After arriving in Newcastle you are within an hour's drive of Scotland
Relax in our renovated cabins
IJmuiden
Newcastle
Week 12
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
By ferry to Scotland
If you want to go on holiday to Scotland with your own car, then the ferry to Newcastle is ideal! Make the crossing part of your trip and experience comfort, space and relaxation on board.
You won't be bored during the crossing, because there are several restaurants, a nightclub and several bars with live music, a cinema, a casino and the SeaShop with great Duty Free offers. We advise you to book both dinner and breakfast before departure. Your holiday actually starts as soon as the ferry leaves, after which you can start your Scottish adventure well rested the next morning.
Onboard Experience
Restaurants Onboard
Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam
Our overnight ferry crossings between Newcastle and Amsterdam boast an array of fantastic onboard facilities, including bars, restaurants, shopping and more.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.