Mini cruise to Amsterdam
Mini cruise with breakfast outbound only
Duty free is back – why not take the opportunity to purchase your allowance whilst enjoying a mini cruise to Amsterdam with breakfast included on your outbound journey.
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch Capital.
Travel 1st January – 27th March 2025 and book by 28th February 2025. Book online or via our contact centre on 08715229977 and quote “NE OFFERS”.
Please note: From 1st January 2024 the EU Emission Trading System tax applies. Click here for more information.
2 Nights Onboard
No baggage restrictions
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Mini cruise including breakfast outbound only from £99 for 2 people
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday – Saturday inclusive
Subject to availability
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 Shopping
Duty Free shopping is now available onboard our routes from the UK to Europe. Save up to 50% versus the high street on great products such as premium perfumes, cosmetics and alcohol. When you set sail with us, why not treat yourself too? Your unlimited baggage is waiting to be filled!
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 28th February 2025. All dates subject to availability and weekend supplement applies.
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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.
Duty Free Allowances
DFDS offer unlimited baggage allowance which means you can fill your boots with great duty free deals.
What you can bring back to the UK
- 18 Litres of wine
- 42 litres of beer
- Up to £390 worth of non-alcoholic goods
For more information on what you can bring into the UK and Europe check out our Duty Free FAQs.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
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.