Rediscover Freedom
Sail from Newcastle to Amsterdam and rediscover travel
Sail to Amsterdam and rediscover the freedom of travel.
Travel overnight in a private cabin, enjoying delicious dining, oceans of space and fresh air inside and out.
To ensure your wellbeing onboard we have also implemented various safety measures including reduced capacity, social distancing and staggered boarding. Read more here.
Plus, if plans change you can rebook for free with our Travel Guarantee.
Hit the open road and enjoy a road trip this summer – you deserve it!
If you would like to book more than one vehicle, please click here.
*Pricing is per person, one way, based on 4 sharing an inside cabin.
Daily, overnight crossings
Travel with your vehicle
Private en suite cabins
Plenty of space and fresh air onboard
Unlimited baggage
Delicious dining options and great onboard facilities
Explore Europe in the comfort of your car
Day 1
Check-in opens
Check-in closes
Depart North Shields for Amsterdam
Day 2
Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland
Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre
Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal
Ship departs IJmuiden
Day 3
Breakfast available onboard
Arrive in North Shields
Bringing Europe closer
Step onboard our ferry to Amsterdam and be in mainland Europe the following morning!
With great motorway links to the rest of The Netherlands, Germany or further afield, you can explore all Europe has to offer in the comfort of your own car. Plus, unlimited baggage means you can bring as much as you like – walking boots, bikes, even tents so you can set up camp and enjoy the great outdoors!
If you’re planning a short break, take a look at our transport shortbreak offer and save 20%.
However you choose to spend your European break, travel with DFDS for smooth sailing from the start.
Terms and Conditions
Sea view cabin upgrade is an exclusive offer for customers who receive our newsletter. Sea view cabins will be available at the same price as a standard cabin. Double bed and 5-bed cabins are not included in this offer.
To receive your upgrade select the sea view cabin, on the ‘choose cabin’ page when you book online and it will be added to your booking at no extra cost. You must book direct from this page to claim this offer. Book and travel by 31 August 2020 to receive this offer. Subject to availability.
This is subject to DFDS usual terms and conditions which you can view here.
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About Holland
With routes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, travelling around Holland is a pleasure. Expect vast bulb fields, long sandy beaches and tranquil countryside.
Take it all in whilst travelling to fascinating towns and cities like Amsterdam, Haarlem, Rotterdam or The Hague, each with its own unique sense of culture and history. The sheer diversity of the country means that no matter what you're looking for, you'll find it in Holland.
All DFDS Ferry Routes
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with routes operating to Denmark, Norway, the UK, Ireland, mainland Europe and even the Baltic regions, including major cities such as Copenhagen, Oslo and Amsterdam. Travel with your car and open the gateway to Europe with DFDS.
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.