Discover our Duty Free Shop
Duty Free Minicruise to Amsterdam
Fancy a change of shopping scene? Head to Amsterdam on a mini cruise and start your retail therapy onboard with savings of up to 50% vs UK high street in our Duty Free shop. Take a look at our Sail & Save magazine and discover great offers on spirits, perfumes, cosmetics and tech. Treat yourself – you deserve it!
After enjoying your day in Amsterdam, how about buying a few souvenirs for your loved ones on the way home? On your return journey, you can fill your luggage with great deals and bulk buys. Make sure to check the duty free allowances when travelling back to the UK. Scroll for more.
Duty Free shopping
Unlimited luggage
A day in Amsterdam
Two nights onboard in an en-suite cabin
Excellent restaurants, bars and live entertainment onboard
Travel Guarantee – re-book for free on travel taken before 30 September 2023
From price is based on a cabin for 2 adults in an inside cabin
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
Duty Free at DFDS
Duty Free is back onboard DFDS Ferries with huge savings on a range of products. Browse our Save & Sail magazine and find out all the great deals on products such as whiskies, wine, cosmetics, premium perfumes and more. Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!
You can now save up to 50% versus the UK high street on items such as:
- Spirits, wines and beers
- Perfumes
- Lego
- Confectionery
Restauarants
Cabins
Onboard experience
Amsterdam Highlights
Amsterdam offers an abundance of attractions and activities, from fascinating cultural experiences and great shopping, to the iconic bicycles and 17th-century canals.
Explore the world famous museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, the Hermitage and the Rijksmuseum. Take a scenic canal cruise through Amsterdam to see the city in a whole new light.
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.
Championing the Seas!
We're elated to announce that DFDS has once again retained its title as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator at the 2024 World Travel Awards.
This accolade wouldn’t have been possible without you, our loyal passengers. Thank you for recognising the hard work of our exceptional team members who are dedicated to ensuring each voyage is as exceptional as the next.
Your ongoing support is the anchor to our success.