Mini Cruises

Magic Mini Cruise

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A magic cruise to Alnwick Castle

A MiniCruise to Newcastle in northern England is already an adventure in itself! Combine this with a visit to the famous Alnwick Castle and you will have a magical journey where the whole family will have a great time, let yourself be enchanted by the castle, the beautiful surroundings and the many sights in Alnwick!

2 Nights Onboard

Private en suite cabins

Excellent on-board facilities

No baggage restrictions

Tickets to Alnwick Castle

Unforgettable experience for the whole family

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

Experience the magical Alnwick Castle

A driver will pick you up upon arrival in Newcastle. He'll drive you through beautiful nature to the historic Alnwick Castle, famous for TV and movies.

There are various activities for both the young and older ones. Discover the history of the castle together or visit one of the exhibitions. Of course the 'flying broomstick' experience should not be missed during your visit!

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.

Croissant, Muffin and Starbucks Coffee in Coffee Crew onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Coffee Crew Café

Head to our café, Coffee Crew, for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks and freshly baked sweet treats.

Cabins Onboard

REST YOUR HEAD

New Cabin Commodore Deluxe on Amsterdam-Newcastle ferry

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.

New Cabin Commodore on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

Commodore Cabins

Enjoy smooth sailing between Amsterdam and Newcastle in our premium Commodore cabins.

New Cabin Sea view on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Sea view with Double Bed on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Economy Cabin on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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.

New Cabin Pet Friendly on Newcastle-Amsterdam ferry

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 entertainment onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

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.

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