Family Mini Cruise
Family fun: Mini cruise to Newcastle
Get on a family minicruise to Amsterdam and enjoy our luxury cruise facilities. Kids can have fun with Jack the Pirate and have a great time at the Kidz 'Club. This minicruise will be a relaxing and adventurous trip for all.
Excellent onboard facilities
2 Nights Onboard
Activities for both children and adults
2 nights in comfortable inside cabin
Price above is Based on 2 adults + 2 Children
MiniCruise Newcastle
Day 1
13.00
Check-in opens
17.30
Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle
Day 2
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
Day 3
07.30
Breakfast buffet available onboard
09.45
Arrive in IJmuiden
Newcastle Highlights
Newcastle is a perfect location for a family getaway. It is fun and educational for both the young and older ones. After a relaxing time onboard our ferry, you'll arrive in Newcastle ready to explore great museums for children such as the planetarium in the Life Science Center and the Great North Museum.
Restaurants Onboard
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.
Coffee Crew Café
Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.
Cabins
Commodore De Luxe cabins
Our Commodore De Luxe cabins are our most luxurious options onboard Amsterdam to Newcastle crossing. If you travel on KING Seaways you will also have access to an exclusive lounge.
Commodore Cabins
Enjoy smooth sailing between Amsterdam and Newcastle in our premium Commodore cabins.
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.
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.
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.
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 Entertainment
Bars
There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.
Cinema
Sit back and enjoy the latest Hollywood blockbusters in our onboard cinemas where you’ll find options for all ages.
Games Area
Our games area offers hours of fun for kids and adults alike on the crossing from Amsterdam to Newcastle.
Live Performances
There’s plenty to keep you entertained on your journey from Amsterdam to Newcastle, including live music and DJ sets to keep you dancing all night.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Choose a hotel
Enjoy your MiniCruise with overnight stay in one of our hotels in Newcastle. Do you prefer luxury or modern? Choose from our selection here
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 2026 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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