Holidays

Christmas breaks

Holidays

EXPERIENCE A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS GETAWAY

Set sail to Europe for a magical getaway this Christmas, with a range of festive trips available. Head to the Christmas markets of Cologne, Brussels or Bruges, or finish your Christmas shopping in Amsterdam with our packaged mini breaks. Alternatively, create your own Christmas market break, or take advantage of our New Year's Eve mini cruise.

Christmas Markets

Make this festive season extra special and set sail on a memorable European break from Newcastle. Pick up the best presents this year at the magical Christmas markets of Bruges, Brussels or Cologne, or soak up the festive atmosphere on a shopping break to Amsterdam.

And what’s more you can even create your own festive break by booking your ferry crossing with us and your accommodation with our partner booking.com So join us onboard and raise a glass to a Merry Ferry Christmas!

Festive Breaks

Festive Breaks to Holland

At Christmas time the Dutch capital is covered in festive lights and decorations, transforming its canal-lined streets into a winter wonderland.

Festive breaks to France

Experience a festive break in the beautiful cities in France. Sail from Dover to France of from Newcastle to Amsterdam and get ready to explore the Christmas Market season.

Festive breaks to Germany

Explore the stunning cities in Germany during the festive season. Access the city on a ferry crossing from Dover to France or from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

Festive breaks to Belgium

Experience a festive break in the beautiful cities in Belgium. Sail from Dover to France of from Newcastle to Amsterdam and get ready to explore the Christmas Market season.

Europe festive breaks: best of the rest

Enjoy Christmas celebrations across Europe and choose a DFDS crossing from Dover to France or from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

Christmas Markets

Festive breaks to Cologne

Explore the stunning city of Cologne during the festive season. Access the city on a ferry crossing from Dover to France or from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

Festive breaks to France

Experience a festive break in the beautiful Paris in France. Sail from Dover to France of from Newcastle to Amsterdam and get ready to explore the Christmas Market season.

Festive breaks to Lille

Give your Christmas shopping a little je ne sais quoi this year with a festive break to the beautiful city of Lille.Sail with your car from Newcastle to Amsterdam, Newhaven to Dieppe or Dover to Calais or Dunkirk

Amsterdam Christmas Shopping Break

Explore the stunning city of Amsterdam while doing your Christmas shopping. Access the city on a ferry crossing from Newcastle to Amsterdam.

See yourself

Take a look at one of our previous New Year mini cruises with some of our real customers.

All-inclusive bar on New Year’s Eve includes draught lager, ship’s red & white wine, soft drinks, water, fruit juice, regular tea & coffee.

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