Travel by Ferry to Newcastle and Explore Scotland
ROUND TRIP TRAVEL IN A WEEK
7 days is the ideal time for a trip to the north of England or Scotland including your return trip by ferry. Start your trip with a mini-cruise from Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) aboard the Princess Seaways or King Seaways.
Once in Newcastle, you are only a hundred miles from the Scottish border. Take your car to discover the magnificent landscapes, the sumptuous castles and the gigantic lochs. Breathtaking landscapes guaranteed!
No baggage restrictions
Sea view cabins available
Excellent onboard facilities
Travel with your vehicle
Set out to explore Scotland and its unspoiled landscapes
Two nights on board in a comfortable cabin
IJmuiden
Newcastle
Week 27
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Scotland in a week
Your vacation begins when boarding the ferry that connects IJmuiden to Newcastle. The activities on board are numerous and without realizing it, you will already be in England.
The round trip in one week is the ideal time to explore Scotland. All the choices are available to you from Newcastle. Cross the north of England by car and visit the historic Northumberland or the beautiful Lake District.
Newcastle is just an hour's drive from the Scottish border. Scotland has beautiful unspoiled landscapes, historical heritage, castles and friendly locals. Do not forget to visit must-visit cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling!
Be One With Nature
Put your everyday life in parentheses and be one with nature. Dive into the heart of Scotland and its unspoiled landscapes.
Discover its sumptuous mountains, dense forests, crystal clear lakes and hidden beaches ... breathe the air of nature and let yourself go on an adventure.
Onboard Experience
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Ferry Crossing & Mini Cruise Offers
Travelling by ferry is a great way to get to Europe, with room to stretch your legs, rest or keep you busy. Our fantastic offers mean you can make savings on your next ferry trip or short break to the continent.
See all of our fantastic offers here.
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 2025 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.