Duty Free MiniCruise to Amsterdam
Duty Free minicruise to Amsterdam from £115 for 2 people
Duty free is back – why not take the opportunity to purchase your allowance whilst enjoying a mini cruise to Amsterdam with breakfast included on the outbound journey.
Enjoy excellent eateries and live entertainment onboard before spending the day exploring the Dutch capital.
With this offer valid for travel until 30 September 2023, why not book ahead and look forward to a short break later this year?
2 Nights Onboard
Duty Free shopping
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Book by end May 2023
Travel April –September inc (not valid in July and August)
From Thursday - Saturday there is a surcharge of £25 per cabin
Book online or via the Customer Care team quoting ‘NE offers’ on 0871 522 9977 –calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone company’s access charge
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. Breakfast on the outward journey are included in this offer and have already been selected.
- 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 by 31st May 2023.
All dates subject to availability and weekend supplement applies.
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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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