Mini Cruises

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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

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

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

Sail & Save Magazine

Restauarants

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

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 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 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 experience

Duty Free Shopping

Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.

Bars

There’s a range of bars on our ferries, each with a different atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

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