AMSTERDAM TO NEWCASTLE MINI CRUISE
A mini cruise to Newcastle is a fantastic way to explore this exciting city which offers a brilliant combination of sights to see, shops to visit and restaurants, cafés and bars where you can enjoy a meal or a drink.
Private en suite cabins
Return coach transfers to City Centre
Duty Free shopping
Spend your day in Newcastle
Live entertainment
Excellent onboard facilities
Daily crossings
Day 1
Check-in opens
Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle
Day 2
Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle
First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre
Day at Leisure begins
Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal
Depart North Shields for Holland
Day 3
Breakfast buffet available onboard
Arrive in IJmuiden
Keep your eyes out for magical winter adventures in Newcastle
Be enchanted by Newcastle’s winter wonderland! Visit the Baltic, a beloved art gallery showcasing modern English works, the futuristic Glasshouse International Centre for Music concert hall, and historic sites such as Newcastle Castle! Enjoy English tea and scones, an English-style brunch, and stroll along the Tyne Quayside or through the atmospheric Winter Market in the city centre.
Extend your MiniCruise with an extra night and immerse yourself in the city’s enchanting winter atmosphere. With more time, you can discover Newcastle’s hidden gems, enjoy the warm cosiness of local cafés, and experience the city’s charm in the winter light.
*Booking conditions
You are financially insured with DFDS A/S through the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund. Read more about our coverage here.
Restaurants Onboard
Cabins Onboard
REST YOUR HEAD
Newcastle Highlights
Newcastle exudes metropolitan cool, offering something for everyone.
Art lovers can peruse the collections at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art or the Laing Art Gallery and sport fanatics can take a tour of St James’ Park. The Quayside boasts some of the city’s best bars and restaurants and is home to a fantastic Sunday market.
All DFDS Mini Cruises
Our mini cruise breaks are our most popular breaks, and it’s easy to see why. Not only do you get to spend time in a fantastic city, but you’ll also be treated to 2 nights onboard our modern, comfortable and well-equipped cruise ferries.
Our mini cruises are the perfect combination of a short city break and a cruise experience.
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.