Duty Free Mini Cruise to Amsterdam
Duty free minicruise to Amsterdam for 2 people
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch Capital.
With this offer valid for travel from 1st January 2025 until 27th March 2025, why not book ahead and take advantage of our great deals onboard.
Booking online or via our contact centre on 08715229977 and quote “ITISON” calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone companys access charge.
2 Nights Onboard
Duty Free shopping
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Minicruise for 2 people from £79.
Book by 28th February 2025 and travel until 21st March 2025.
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday – Saturday inclusive.
Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam City Centre.
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
Duty Free at DFDS
Shop Duty Free onboard our ferries from the UK and save up to 50% vs UK high street.
With huge savings on premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol and generous allowances you can stock up on great deals.
For bulk buys our Calais and Dunkerque Duty Free Shops at our ports are ideal with parking right outside. You can even browse Duty Free from the comfort of your own home with our Reserve & Collect service. Simply select your chosen products then collect and pay at our shoreside shops.
How to Redeem
- Click on ‘Book Now.’
- Select voucher option, the number of people and your desired travel date and click on ‘view prices.’ Please note: for a mini cruise the return journey takes place one day after the outward journey.
- Choose the desired cabin, possible meals and additional options.
- Enter your credentials or sign in with an existing account
- Enter your coupon code in the ‘Coupon Code’ field and click ‘Redeem.’
- Choose a payment method for any extra charge for additional services and complete the booking.
- You will now receive your booking number and shortly a booking confirmation by email.
Redeem your voucher code by 21st March 2025. All dates subject to availability and weekend supplement applies.
Our Restaurants
Cabins Onboard
Onboard Experience
Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect
Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some duty free shopping, sample some delicious cuisine in our choice of restaurants, sit back with a drink and enjoy some live entertainment in our bars and onboard club.
Following a peaceful sleep in your en suite cabin, you’ll arrive at our port in Ijmuiden and hop on to a bus transfer to Amsterdam to enjoy up to 5 hours in the Dutch capital before heading back onboard for your return crossing.
Whether you opt for our mini cruise offer, mini cruise with breakfast one way, or mini cruise with breakfast and dinner one way, we can guarantee it will be a trip to remember.
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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We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.