Amsterdam City Break
Plan a city break to Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a perfect choice for a city break, with its iconic canals, historic streets and creative energy offering something new around every corner. Take a canal cruise, explore world-class museums, or wander the charming streets at your own pace.
Once you have secured your ferry crossing from Newcastle, complete your trip by selecting your ideal stay through our partner, Booking.com. And on your return to Newcastle, don’t forget to visit our Duty Free shop for great offers.
2 Nights Onboard
Unforgettable City Breaks
Unlimited luggage
Comfortable en-suite cabins
Bus transfers
Duty Free shopping onboard
Our trusted accommodation partner
Through our partnership with Booking.com, you can browse and book hotels that suit your travel needs
- Wide selection of hotels across destinations
- Easy comparison of prices, locations and amenities
- Simple and secure booking experience
Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam and discover the city
Your journey to Amsterdam begins on board our comfortable ferry, where you can relax, enjoy the sea views, and start your city break in style. Once in the city, explore vibrant neighbourhoods like Jordaan and De Pijp, wander the canals, cycle through scenic streets, or visit world-class museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum.
By booking your ferry with DFDS and your accommodation via Booking.com, you gain the freedom to tailor your Dutch escape exactly as you wish.
From bustling markets to hidden cafés, Amsterdam’s culture, cuisine, and creative energy offer endless ways to make your city break unforgettable.
Onboard Amsterdam - Newcastle
Recognising remarkable people
We've been consistently recognised as the World's Leading Ferry Operator at the World Travel Awards, as well as Europe's Leading Ferry Operator – and retained both titles once again in 2025.
Over the years, we’ve also won the Menu Innovation & Development Award for Leisure and Travel and have been repeatedly recognised as having the best website in our industry – awarded again in 2025.
We're very proud to achieve such accolades year on year, and we know it’s down to our amazing international community of talented people that work so hard to make your journey such a special one.
It’s also down to you, our passengers. We celebrate by recognising those who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all!