Hot Winter Deal: MiniCruise to Newcastle
BLACK FRIDAY offer: Minicruise IJmuiden-Newcastle
Have you spotted it yet? Our best deal of the year for MiniCruises to Newcastle has just appeared on the horizon - be one of the first to take advantage of our incredible Black Friday promotion and save 50% now!
Be enchanted by the winter wonderland as you explore Newcastle's historic monuments and vibrant streets. Warm up in one of the many cosy English pubs or be inspired by fascinating museums. When you return to the ferry, enjoy first-class facilities, delicious food and unforgettable views of the wintry North Sea.
Private en suite cabins
Return coach transfers to City Centre
Duty Free shopping
Spend your day in Newcastle
50% off cabin - also for city trips with hotel
Offer for trips from 3 December to 31 March
Excellent choice of restaurants, bars and live entertainment on board.
Child-friendly with play area & FREE breakfast for children up to 11 years**
Two Night Mini Cruise
Your Newcastle mini cruise will give you the chance to savour the city’s grand architecture, cross the famous Millennium Bridge, wander the quayside or enjoy some high-street and designer shopping, the port is just 20 minutes from the city centre.
The onboard facilities include bars, restaurants and more, means your city break begins the moment you step onboard.
Please note: Bus transfers to and from Amsterdam Newcastle are part of the overall cost of the Mini Cruise package. You will be provided your cabin price first and bus transfer prices will then be shown separately.
For more information on pick up times and location of bus transfers please click here
*Booking conditions
Booking period: until 15 January 2025.
Travel period: 3 December to 31 March 2025.
Starting price is based on 2 people in a 2-person inside cabin. A small surcharge applies for other cabins.
The EU-ETS surcharge of €4,- p.p. is included in the starting price.
Only valid for new bookings and not in combination with other promotions/discounts.
Offer based on availability.
Commodore cabins are excluded from this offer.
The coach transfers to and from Newcastle are part of the total cost of the MiniCruise package. You will first receive your cabin price and the coach transfer prices will then be shown separately.
**Children up to and including 11 years receive a free breakfast; children 0-3 years always eat free, children 4-11 years receive a free breakfast with every paying adult in 2025.
DFDS terms and conditions apply.
Other trips
Restaurants Onboard
Newcastle Highlights
Newcastle exudes metropolitan cool, offering something for everyone.
Art lovers can peruse the collections at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art or the Laing Art Gallery and sport fanatics can take a tour of St James’ Park. The Quayside boasts some of the city’s best bars and restaurants and is home to a fantastic Sunday market.
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.
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.