3 Day Mini Cruise Newcastle
TAKE A MINI CRUISE TO NEWCASTLE
The perfect combination of a cruise and a city trip! On board you will find everything for a relaxing crossing. Discover the surprising city of Newcastle where culture and shopping go hand in hand. Visit one of the many free museums or shop till you drop! Who are you going with?
Overnight crossing in en suite cabin
Spend a day exploring Newcastle
2 evenings/nights on board a luxury cruise ferry
Bus transfer from the port to Newcastle city center v.v.
Duty Free shop on board with great offers on well-known brands
Tip: Choose a departure date from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates
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
Day trip to Newcastle: all in 1!
Newcastle is a hip and modern city with many nice boutiques, traditional pubs, trendy restaurants and city parks. Be inspired by everything this city has to offer! For example, take a city walk along the River Tyne and the Grays Monument or discover the history of the city at Newcastle Castle. If the sun is shining you can spend the afternoon in one of the city parks or catch the tube to Tynemouth for a trip to the seaside.
Newcastle is also very suitable for shopping. It is a compact city and the shopping streets and MetroCentre shopping center are within easy reach. A visit to Newcastle is not complete without a visit to Fenwick, Newcastle's largest department store. Newcastle is described as the shopping city of Northern England!
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.
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.
Cabins Onboard
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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