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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

TRIP-AT-A-GLANCE-DAY-1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

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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

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07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden

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

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.

Croissant, Muffin and Starbucks Coffee in Coffee Crew onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Coffee Crew Café

Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.

Cabins

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.

New Cabin Sea view on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Economy Cabin on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Pet Friendly on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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 facilities

Ice cream dessert in North Sea Bistro on Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry

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.

Sleeping

Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between Holland and the UK.

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.

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.

Family Travel

Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.

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.

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.

World Travel Awards - Winner World's Leading Ferry Operator 2025

Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator

We did it! We retained our titles as both Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator again in 2025.

We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2025.

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.

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