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Mini cruises

Family Mini Cruise

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Mini cruises

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

DFDS ferry to Newcastle from Amsterdam

Day 1

13.00

Check-in opens

17.30

Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle

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

15.45

Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal

17.00

Depart North Shields for Holland

Explorer's Kitchen breakfast buffet

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast buffet available onboard

09.45

Arrive in ​IJmuiden

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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

Cabins Onboard

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Onboard Entertainment

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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

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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.

WTA Winner 2022

Award Winning Ferry Crossings

We are proud to have been voted World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2022 at this year’s World Travel Awards for the 12th year in a row! We have also won Europe's Leading Ferry Operator 2012-2022 and World’s Best Ferry Operator Website 2021-2022.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and voted for us for over 12 years. Let’s sail the seas together with world class service!

Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.