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Mini Cruise to Newcastle

3-Day Mini Cruise to Newcastle

Looking for a city break but prefer not to fly? Then take a MiniCruise to Newcastle with DFDS. Be inspired by British charm during a city break to this unique destination.

Private en suite cabins

No luggage restrictions

Excellent onboard facilities

Discover Newcastle

    2 evenings/nights on board a luxury cruise ferry

    Bus transfer from port to Newcastle city centre and back.

    Duty Free shop on board with great Tip: Choose a departure date from Sunday to Wednesday for the best fare offers on well-known brands

Princess Seaways - DFDS

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

Overview of 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

Explorer's Kitchen breakfast buffet

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in ​IJmuiden

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Restaurant onboard ANNE

Mini Cruise to Newcastle

Climb aboard our comfortable cruise ferry to Newcastle and enjoy a relaxing crossing. Discover the attractive duty-free offers in the shop, sample the cuisine in our restaurants, and finish the evening with a drink and live entertainment in the onboard bars or club.

After a peaceful night in your private cabin, you'll arrive at Newcastle Port, where your coach transfer will be waiting. It will take you straight to the heart of the city, where you can fully enjoy everything Newcastle has to offer: interesting museums, trendy shops, and cozy pubs and restaurants.

Restaurants

Cabins

Onboard facilities

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Newcastle Highlights

Newcastle is a city that has something to offer everyone.

For art lovers, there's the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, a guided tour of St. James' Park for sports enthusiasts, and several restaurants and cafés on the Quayside to satisfy your appetite.

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All MiniCruises from DFDS

Our Mini Cruise holidays are our most popular, and we understand why. Not only do you get to spend time in a fantastic city, but you're also treated to two nights aboard our modern, comfortable, and well-equipped cruise ships.

Our Mini Cruises are the perfect combination of a short city break and a cruise experience.

WTA Europe 2026

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.