2 night Minicruise to Amsterdam
Mini Cruise with Dinner and breakfast included
Board the ship late afternoon for your mini cruise to Amsterdam and enjoy the extensive dinner buffet before experiencing the variety of live entertainment onboard . Be sure to take the opportunity to take advantage of the generous Duty Free allowances in the Sea Shop in time for Christmas.
The following morning enjoy the delicious breakfast buffet onboard as you prepare for a day enjoying a day exploring the Dutch capital .
This offer is valid for travel between 8th October - 31st December 2023 inc, book by 30th November 2023.
Book online or via out contact centre on 08715229977 and quote “GROUPON” calls cost 13p per minute plus your telephone companys access charge.
2 Nights Onboard
Duty Free shopping
Discover vibrant Amsterdam
Excellent onboard facilities
Mini cruise October – December from £138 for 2 people
Travel between 8th October - 31st December 2023 inc, book by 30th November 2023
Supplement of £25 per booking applies for travel Thursday – Saturday inclusive
Includes bus transfers to/from Amsterdam City Centre
Includes dinner buffet and breakfast on the outbound journey
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.
- 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 30th November 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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