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Xmas shopping minicruise to Amsterdam

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MINICRUISE TO AMSTERDAM FOR 2 PEOPLE

Why not take advantage of a mini cruise from just £95 for two people.

Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.

With this offer valid for travel until 29th June 2023 why not book ahead and take advantage of our great deals onboard.

Book online or via our Contact Centre on 0871 522 9977 and quote 'Groupon'. Calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge

2 Nights Onboard

No baggage restrictions

Discover vibrant Amsterdam

Excellent onboard facilities

    Mini cruise from just £95 for 2 people

    Book by 31 May 2023 and travel until 29 June 2023

    Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday – Saturday inclusive

    Shop duty free onboard

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Day 1

14.30

Check-in opens

16.15

Check-in closes

17.00

Depart North Shields for Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal

Day 2

09.45

Arrive in IJmuiden, Holland

10.15

Coach departs for Amsterdam city centre

15.30

Coach departs Amsterdam for IJmuiden terminal

17.30

Ship departs IJmuiden

Explorer's Kitchen breakfast buffet

Day 3

07.30

Breakfast available onboard

09.15

Arrive in North Shields

Dinner with a view

Mini Cruise to Amsterdam – what to expect

Step onboard your crossing to Amsterdam and be prepared to relax. Indulge in some 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.

Book early to secure weekend dates!

Terms and Conditions

Book by 15 November 2022. Travel by 30 December 2022. All dates subject to availability. Weekend supplement: £20 for 2, £30 for 4. Excludes Commodore and Commodore De Luxe cabins. Prices are subject to availability and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Telephone booking fees apply. T&Cs apply.

Our Restaurants

Cabins Onboard

Onboard Experience

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Seasonal Delights

Spend the day in Amsterdam visiting the famous Christmas markets, trying a spot if ice-skating on Rembrandtplein and craning your neck to see the 60ft Christmas tree in the heart of the city on Dam Square. Make your trip extra special with a canal cruise through the city’s winding waterways, taking in the beautiful bridges bedecked with lights and the grand buildings which line the canals.

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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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Prices are subject to availability. Telephone booking fees apply. Terms and conditions apply.