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2 night Mini Cruise Break to the Holland Flower Festival from Newcastle - Save 23% 

Visit the beautiful Flower Festivals at Wervershoof in Northern Holland on the 25th February and see wonderful floral displays. Book online and save 23% with this fantastic mini cruise deal sailing from Newcastle.

What's Included:

• 2 nights in an en suite cabin

• Coach transfers to and from flower festival

• Entrance to the flower festival

• Guided tour of the tulip nursey

• Entrance into Flower Festival

If you're a keen gardener, you will adore this combined trip to Wevershoof's famous Flower Festive and a Dutch tulip nursery.

On arrival in Holland the morning after your overnight ferry crossing, you and your partner will be transferred by coach to the Spring Flower Festival, where you will have several hours to admire the scintillating spectacle of blossoming bulb flowers, trees and shrubs plus some truly original and creative landscape designs.

Along with the wide range of garden designs, there is also a fair featuring arts and crafts, garden designs, inspiration for the home, including the chance to buy gifts, home wares, art, flowers and plants.

After several hours wandering around, you will board the coach and be transferred to the nursey. The nursery grows 7 million tulips between Christmas and Easter, and their experienced guides will take you on a fascinating 1 1/2 hour tour where you can learn just how they make Dutch tulips look so perfect, before returning to the coach to continue your voyage back to Newcastle.

Departing from the International Passenger Terminal in North Shields, the Holland Flower Festival is the ideal Spring break. Leave your car in the port's secure parking facility or take one of our dedicated bus services from Newcastle city centre directly to the port (bus fare/parking charges apply), helping to make your break as hassle free as possible.


Your time onboard the ferry to Holland

Couple on deck

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.
10:00 First coach departs IJmuiden ferry terminal
11:00 Coaches arrive Dutch Tulip Nursery
12:00 Depart Dutch Tulip Nursery
13:00 Arrival at Holland Flower Festival

Day at leisure

15:30 Coaches begin departing for the terminal at IJmuiden.
17:30 Depart Holland for North Shields.

Day 3
09:00 Arrive in North Shields.

Until 31st March, Sunday arrivals into Newcastle are 09:30 and Sunday arrivals into IJmuiden are 10:00.


Disclaimer: Prices are subject to availability. Credit card & telephone booking fees apply. Terms & Conditions apply.

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