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The Gateway to Europe - Ferry to Germany, France and Holland 

Sailing from Newcastle to Holland, our ferries provide easy access to Germany, France, Belgium, Poland & beyond. Take your vehicle and all you need with you, and enjoy a host of onboard experiences on your ferry crossing to Europe.

Embark on a ferry cruise to Holland with your vehicle as you travel from Newcastle to Amsterdam. The convenience of overnight daily sailings means you can relax onboard, enjoy a fine meal, do a spot of shopping or watching a movie, before continuing the rest of your holiday.

Drive from Holland to Europe

Many top European destinations await you as you arrive in IJmuiden, Amsterdam - the gateway to Europe. With easy access to main motorway networks, carry on your journey and explore a number of top European cities from Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Hamelin and more.

Enjoy your time onboard

Once on board, settle into your en suite cabin, then enjoy fine cuisine, great bars and entertainment. Arrive relaxed and ready for your onward journey on the scenic roads of Northern Europe and Scandinavia.

Our route network

In addition, our ferry from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark offers you excellent access into Sweden, Norway and the rest of Scandinavia. Choose from our 7 routes departing from across northern Europe, or see a list of further onward connections below.



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Driving Distances

After you have enjoyed your cruise ferry to Holland, a whole host of European destinations await you.  Whether you are planning a short break away or simply visiting family and friends, there are many superb destinations throughout Europe to visit.

Distances from IJmuiden port to:

Distance: Estimated time:
Rotterdam - Holland 51 miles 57 mins
Eindhoven - Holland 88 miles 1 hour 37 mins
Groningen - Holland 130 miles 2 hour 13 mins
Brussels - Belgium 139 miles 2 hours 24 mins
Cologne - Germany 179 miles 2 hours 48 mins
Lille - France 191 miles 3 hours 7 mins
Hamburg - Germany 306 miles 4 hours 41 mins
Paris - France 328 miles 5 hours 9 mins
Kiel - Germany 359 miles 5 hours 22 mins
Berlin - Germany 427 miles 6 hours 33 mins
Szecezecin - Poland 520 miles 7 hours 57 mins
Brno - Czech Republic 692 miles 10 hours 30 mins


Holiday Ideas - Tailor Make Your Trip

Make your holiday even more special after your crossing in one of our cruise ferries. Choose from well known companies including Center Parcs Europe, Novasol cottages, Octopus Travel, Phoenix River Cruises and Disneyland® Paris.   

Whether you want the tranquil and scenic setting of a log cabin or villa, or the fun and thrill of theme park rides, our holiday partners have something for everyone.


Onward Connections

Here's a helpful list of onward ferry companies across Scandinavia and the Baltic region, not forgetting our very own Copenhagen-Oslo service:

DFDS Seaways
Copenhagen - Oslo (Denmark-Norway)
Karlshamn - Klaipeda (Sweden-Lithuania)
Kiel - Klaipeda (Germany-Lithuania)
Sassnitz - Klaipeda (Germany-Lithuania)

Scandlines
Puttgarden-Rødby (Germany-Denmark)
Rostock-Gedser (Germany-Denmark)
Helsingør-Helsingborg (Denmark-Sweden)
Rostock-Trelleborg (Germany-Sweden)
Sassnitz-Trelleborg (Germany-Sweden)
Rostock-Ventspils (Germany-Latvia)
Nynäshamn-Ventspils (Germany-Latvia)
Rostock-Hanko (Germany-Finland)
Århus-Aabenraa-Klaipeda (Denmark-Lithuania)

Tallink-Silja Line
Helsinki - Tallinn (Finland-Estonia)
Helsinki - Stockholm (Finland-Sweden)
Turku - Stockholm (Finland-Sweden)
Tallinn - Stockholm (Estonia-Sweden)
Stockholm - Riga (Sweden-Latvia)
Helsinki - Rostock (Finland-Germany)

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