Step aboard a DFDS ferry ship and you'll find all the facilities you need for a relaxing stay as you travel on a mini cruise from Newcastle to the popular Dutch city of Amsterdam. From comfortable and well-equipped cabins to lay your head to a great choice of restaurants, bars, cafe, casino, games area, kids' club, and cinema; there is plenty to keep you happy aboard your DFDS ferry ship.
Day 1: Port of Tyne to Amsterdam
Your mini cruise begins at the Port of Tyne where you will board and set sail over night to Amsterdam.
Day 2 - 3: Amsterdam, Netherlands
There's so much to experience when you step ashore in the Netherland's capital city of Amsterdam. Explore the Museum District — home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum — and step back in time at Anne Frankhuis. Discover the opulent Canal Ring district — an UNESCO World Heritage site, or simply escape to the tranquil surroundings of Vondelpark. You can get close to marine and animal life at Natura Artis Magistra; buy colourful tulips at Bloemenmarkt; or enjoy an interactive beer tour with the Heineken Experience.
Day 4: Port of Tyne
Your cruise comes to an end at the Port of Tyne where you will disembark and make your way home.
Facilities & Entertainment
Discover an eclectic schedule of fun and entertainment. Visit the games area to play air hockey, racing games, and arcade games. Kidz' Club offers everything from a ball pool and toys to cartoons and a soft play area to entertain tots to pre-teens. Take your pick from Hollywood blockbusters and movie favourites in the cinema. After dinner, you’ll find bingo and quizzes in Columbus Club and music from the Acoustic Troubadour in Navigators Pub or the Sky Bar plus late-night partying and dancing with the resident DJ in Columbus Club.
Food, Drink & Entertainment
Eat your way around the world with a selection of over 70 dishes to tempt you in the self-service Explorers Kitchen. Take your seat in North Sea Bistro for a more intimate and special dining experience; comprising a two or three-course menu of unique meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes plus a children's menu.
Head to Coffee Crew for Starbucks® coffee, tea, bottled drinks, and freshly-baked sweet treats; they serve all your favourite Starbucks® concoctions including an Americano and Frappuccino. Enjoy the classic maritime surrounds of Navigators Pub as you savour world beers, wines, spirits, and freshly-mixed cocktails. Compass Bar is the go-to place for after-dinner drinks and wine, whisky, and beer tasting sessions. Sky Bar sits atop the ship and is the ideal spot for alfresco drinks, complemented by live music and a BBQ (weather permitting). Columbus Club combines a vibrant mix of live music and games with all your favourite beers, wines, and spirits.
