York city trip
York: enchanting and full of character
York is one of the most visited cities in England due to its great history. It is a great attraction for culture lovers. The city is surrounded by medieval walls that symbolize the history in this city. After the crossing from IJmuiden to Newcastle it is even less than a 2 hour drive to York.
2 Nights Onboard
Enjoy a meal onboard
Private en suite cabins
Travel with your vehicle
Live entertainment onboard
Amsterdam
Newcastle
Week 6
All times shown are in local time.
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
York the historical gem
If you like history, then York is the place to be. A visit to the York Minster is definitely worth it. This impressive cathedral towers over the city is the largest cathedral in England. You can take a beautiful walk across the medieval walls. A visit to the Railway museum is recommended for the whole family. York is also known for the many chocolatiers with delicious chocolate. During a visit to one of these chocolatiers, the chocolate lover will really enjoy it.
Routes to the UK
Onboard experience
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
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.