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2 night Boxing Day Mini Cruise to Amsterdam 

Beat the Boxing Day blues this Christmas and enjoy a 2 night mini cruise to Amsterdam. Enjoy an inclusive 3 course a la carte meal on the outward crossing, a bottle of wine and a hot buffet breakfast, making this Christmas a one to remember.

After the excesses of Christmas Day and the hectic festive period, take some time out to relax on a 2 night Boxing Day mini cruise to Amsterdam.

What's Included:

• 2 nights in an en suite cabin

• 3 course a la carte meal on outward crossing

• 1 x hot buffet breakfast worth £9.99 per person

• Bottle of wine

• Coach transfers to and from the city centre

• Approx. 5 hours in Amsterdam

Leave your car in the port’s secure car park facility at the International Passenger Terminal in North Shields, or take one of our dedicated DFDS Seaways buses from Newcastle Central Station (bus fare/car parking charges apply) before cruising overnight to Amsterdam.

Tuck into your delicious 3 course a la carte dinner, before sampling some of the live music as you sail overnight to Holland.

After a good night's sleep in your en suite, air conditioned cabin, prepare for the day ahead with an all you can eat breakfast. With a selection of hot and cold foods to choose from, eat as much or as little as you choose before being transferred to Amsterdam by coach. View our onboard facilities

With several hours to explore this wonderful city, the hardest decision will be what to see first. With so many museums, galleries and attractions you are spoilt for choice. Alternatively, take a stroll with your partner along the tree-lined canals or hit the sales in Amsterdam’s many shops.
View our Amsterdam Travel Guide

After a day in Amsterdam, the return coach will take you back to the port ready for the relaxing journey home.


Explore Amsterdam - Something for everyone!

Things to do in Amsterdam

Your time in the wonderful city of Amsterdam is perfect whether you travel with your partner, family or friends. With so much to see and do, the Dutch capital city offers something to suit all tastes.

For couples

Take a romantic canal trip and enjoy the beauty of Amsterdam with your loved one. Or why not visit the ‘nine streets’ area which is full of quirky stores. The floating flower market is also a must-see. For a spot of culture visit the Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum, which can be reached on foot or by trams 2, 5, 6, 7, 10 & 12. Visit a ‘brown cafe’: pubs with walls darkened by ages, the oldest date from the 17th century.

For families

Amsterdam Zoo provides for a fun day out for all the family, meet many species including lions and monkeys. Alternatively, start with a canal boat tour or rent canal bikes and explore the canal paths. NEMO, Holland’s biggest science centre, brings science to life in a fun and entertaining way. Vondelpark is a great place for walking, playing and eating ice creams! Madame Tussauds and Amsterdam Dungeon are always popular, or visit ‘Our Lord in the Attic’ – a church hidden in an attic!

For friends

Find out what it’s like to be a bottle of beer at the Heineken Experience in the old Heineken brewery. No visit to Amsterdam is complete without a wander around the infamous red-light district. Enjoy a drink and a meal in the Leidsplein area while watching the buskers and street performers. Head for Haarlemmerstraat and its continuation, Haarlemmerdijk, for wonderful unique and quirky shops. If bars and clubs are the main reason behind your mini cruise to Amsterdam, then why not experience the range of vibrant bars and nightclubs that the capital has to offer, making sure your time in Amsterdam is one to remember!

For more information on Amsterdam, visit our

Amsterdam Travel Guide

Your time onboard the ferry to Amsterdam

Festive watress

As soon as you step onboard you can go straight to your cabin but with all our cruise ferries have to offer you won't be there for long. Before sitting down to dinner you could treat yourself to some retail therapy - everything from clothes, perfumes and jewellery to wines, spirits and tobacco. There's even a variety of toys and games for children.

Relax with a drink

We have a number of bars on board our ferries to Amsterdam, each offering something a little different. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of the Navigator's or Compass Bar. But if you desire something with a little more sparkle the Columbus Club with its mix of live music and entertainment is certain to please.

Entertainment all night

Try your luck at the casino and enjoy the thrill of the roulette wheel or a game of blackjack all with cash prizes. Or take a trip to the movies and choose from a selection of the latest blockbuster films in our cinema.

Enjoy a delicious meal

Savour the choice of our cuisine and satisfy your appetite in one of our fantastic restaurants. We pride ourselves on the quality and range of our dishes, all prepared fresh on board by our experienced chefs. Feast on our all you can eat international buffet with its huge selection of hot and cold dishes and scrumptious desserts and cheeses. There are also meals for children who eat half price.

You may prefer to dine à la carte and can enjoy a top quality meal in intimate surroundings or treat yourself to a mouth watering tender steak cooked perfectly to your taste. Alternatively simply select a sandwich, snack or pastry from the cafe.

View our onboard facilities

Your Trip at a Glance:

Day 1
14:30 Check-in opens.
16:30 Check-in closes.
17:00 Depart North Shields for Amsterdam.

Day 2
09:30 Arrive in Holland.
09:45 First coach departs IJmuiden ferry terminal for Amsterdam.
10:15 Coaches arrive in Amsterdam.

Day at leisure

15:00 Coaches begin departing Amsterdam for the terminal at IJmuiden.
16:00 Last coach departs from Amsterdam.
17:30 Depart Holland for North Shields.

Day 3
09:00 Arrive in North Shields.


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