New Year's Eve Mini Cruise
Newcastle - Amsterdam NEW YEAR'S EVE MINI CRUISE
Celebrate New Year in style on a 3-night mini cruise to Amsterdam from Newcastle. Enjoy live entertainment and all-inclusive meals, including a free bar* on the 31st, as well as complimentary sparkling wine to toast at midnight.
No baggage restrictions
Return coach transfers to City Centre
Excellent onboard facilities
3 evening meals & 2 buffet breakfasts included
3 nights onboard in an en suite cabin
Live festive entertainment
Day 1
Check-in opens
Departure from Newcastle
Day 2
Breakfast is served
Arrive in IJmuiden
Coach transfer back to ship
Boarding begins
Cruise to Amsterdam Centre to watch the midnight fireworks
Day 3
Breakfast is served
Coach transfers to Amsterdam
Coach transfer back to ship
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 4
Ship arrives in Newcastle
Thanks for the trip - see you again soon
What's in store?
Sail from Newcastle to Holland on 30 December. Enjoy a buffet dinner and relax in our onboard bars before retiring to your en suite cabin. On arrival in Ijmuiden the next morning, fill up with a complimentary buffet breakfast before heading to Amsterdam to explore the beautiful city’s seasonal treats.
On New Year’s Eve, the ship will then sail into Amsterdam centre while you enjoy your lavish gala buffet or 3 course à la carte dinner before toasting the New Year with a complimentary glass of fizz.
Our cabins
Onboard experience
Onboard
New Year in Amsterdam
European culture is famous for its celebration of the festive season and Amsterdam is no different. Try the seasonal cuisines such as oliebollen, a small iced donut, which are said to ward off evil spirits. Don’t forget to try appelflappen, too, classic Dutch apple fritters that will be easy to find here in December.
For daytime activities, most of Amsterdam’s museums are open over the New Year period and across December, Museum Square turns into a magical Christmas village. Or simply strolling by the canals bedecked with Christmas lights, stopping for a warming mug of glühwein is a lovely way to soak up the festive atmosphere of the city.
You could head to the ice-rink on Rembrandtplein and do a spot of skating and seeing the 20 metre high Christmas tree in Dam Square is a must – it’s decorated with 4 kilometres of Christmas lights!
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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