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Short Breaks and City Breaks

Amsterdam houses on the canal
France landscape

Short Breaks

Take a short break to Amsterdam, sailing with us between the UK and Holland and spending one or more nights in a hotel. We have a range of city breaks available via our mini cruise trips.

On a cruise & stay break you book your own accommodation in Amsterdam and on a hotel break your hotel stay is included in the package. Our Amsterdam short breaks offer the perfect getaway from Newcastle to Holland!

Alternatively, spend a short break in France, exploring the towns of Dunkirk and Calais or further afield. Take advantage of our exclusive rates with our partner hotels and attractions to make the most of your trip!

You can even shop Duty Free onboard or at our stores in Calais and Dunkirk and save up to 50% vs UK high street prices.

Our Short Breaks and City Breaks

Trakai castle, Lithuania

The Baltics

Harbour towns, picturesque villages, magnificent scenery and cultural heritage awaits in the three Baltic countries of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia.

Vilnius, Lithuania

Lithuania

The hidden gem of the Baltic countries, Lithuania is a heady ​cocktail of both stunning natural beauty and wonderful man-made architecture.

Travel Guides

Loekken - Denmark - PhotoCredit Niclas Jessen

Denmark

Home of the Vikings, Lego and Hans Christian Andersen, Denmark is an affluent and unspoiled country with a great balance between modern, urban living and the great outdoors.

Nyhavn, city centre of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen

Copenhagen - a vibrant city steeped in historical traditions, famous for its cozy streets and impressive architecture.

WTA Nominee 2025

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 2025 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.

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