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2 night Halloween Mini Cruise to Amsterdam 

Book your 2012 Halloween mini cruise and take part in the Halloween games and entertainment onboard, coupled with a fancy dress competition, you are guaranteed a spookily fun time!

What's Included:

• 2 nights in an en suite cabin

• Live Halloween entertainment onboard

• Coach transfers to and from the city centre

• Approx. 5 hours in Amsterdam

Departing from the International Passenger Terminal in North Shields you can leave your car in the ports secure car parking facility, or take our dedicated bus service from the centre of Newcastle (additional fees may apply).

Get into the Halloween spirit and enjoy some fun onboard our ferries to Amsterdam. With a number of Halloween festivities on the outbound part of your journey, mix things up a little and join in the fun.

With a number of Halloween games and entertainment onboard, coupled with a fancy dress competition you are guaranteed a spookily fun time!

The Halloween entertainment however is only half the experience. Enjoy a delicious meal for two in one of our onboard restaurants, maybe in the 7 Seas restaurant for the all you can eat buffet, or in the Explorers Steakhouse for an American style steak cooked just the way you like it - the choice is yours.

After a relaxing night’s sleep in your air-conditioned cabin you get a day to explore romantic Amsterdam, which offers many great attractions, like Madame Tussaud’s, Anne Frank's House and many more. No trip to Amsterdam is complete without a canal boat ride down Amsterdam's famous canals before heading back to the ship early evening to complete the return leg of your mini cruise break.


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 are the main reason behind your mini cruise, then why not visit some of the the most popular bars in Amsterdam , making sure you carry on the party from the night before.

For more information on Amsterdam, visit our

Amsterdam Destination Guide

Your time onboard the ferry to Amsterdam

Steak

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.


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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