MiniCruise to Newcastle
Discover Newcastle during a 3-day MiniCruise
De Beren has been around for 40 years this year and we are celebrating that at DFDS! That's why you can now book your next MiniCruise to Newcastle from just €40 per person.
Prepare for a relaxing journey with fantastic facilities on board. Enjoy a delicious dinner, discover the Duty Free offer and end the evening with a drink in one of the bars on board before arriving in Newcastle the next morning. Go on a day of adventure in Newcastle and be surprised by the many shops, walks along the Tyne and beautiful sights!
Two nights onboard in an en-suite cabin
Great Duty Free savings
2 evenings/nights on board a luxury cruise ferry
Bus transfer from the port to Newcastle city center v.v.
Duty Free shop on board with great offers on well-known brands
Tip: Choose a departure date from Sunday to Wednesday for the best rates
Day 1
Check-in opens
Depart IJmuiden for Newcastle
Day 2
Arrive in North Shields near Newcastle
First Coach departs for Newcastle city centre
Day at Leisure begins
Coach departs Newcastle for ferry terminal
Depart North Shields for Holland
Day 3
Breakfast buffet available onboard
Arrive in IJmuiden
Your holiday starts as soon as you step on board
A MiniCruise is more than a ferry. Much more. The relaxed crossing and excellent facilities ensure a total experience. Enjoy a delicious meal at Explorer's Kitchen or North Sea Bistro, treat yourself to something nice from the Duty Free shop and end the evening with a drink and live entertainment in our bars and club on board
After a wonderful night's sleep in your private cabin with bathroom, it's time to discover beautifully illuminated Newcastle.
Enjoy a city walk and stroll through the classic streets of Old Town or stroll along the quayside to take a look at the many bridges for which Newcastle is so famous. Newcastle also has many great indoor activities to offer. How about the many cozy pubs, good restaurants, interesting museums or a visit to the famous Newcastle castle?
Restaurants
Cabins
Onboard experience
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.