Newcastle-Amsterdam
The ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam (IJmuiden) is famous for travel to Holland and back. Especially from the north of England and Scotland, it is a ferry service that can also be booked as a mini cruise. You can take a short city trip to Amsterdam or Holland. On board the ships, there is a lot of luxury and entertainment.
Ferry from the UK to Amsterdam
Tourists from Scotland and the north of England who go to the Netherlands by ferry can take the Newcastle-Amsterdam route of DFDS. On this ferry to Amsterdam, you will sail to the Port of IJmuiden, a city along the Amsterdam harbour bay. From there, you can hop on a DFDS coach, and it is an easy 20-minute drive to Amsterdam.
If you want to sail from England or Scotland to Amsterdam, the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam is an excellent and comfortable option. The trip takes around 17 hours over the North Sea route to the Netherlands. This is a night crossing, so when you book the ferry, you'll also book a cabin on board the vessel.
Route map ferry Newcastle Amsterdam
The other popular route to Amsterdam from the UK is the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam, which is a bit shorter.
This route is also quite popular as a mini-cruise to Amsterdam and back. The ferry service from Newcastle to Amsterdam can also be booked as a mini cruise; with a mini cruise, you can stay in Amsterdam for 3 to 5 days and then return.
About this mini Cruise to Amsterdam
You can take a short city trip to Amsterdam or Holland. On board the ships, there is a lot of luxury and entertainment. You will find bars, a club, a cinema, a kids club, a shop, and various restaurants. So it is an excellent start to the holiday when you board this boat.
The connection to Amsterdam is widely used by tourists travelling back and forth to the north of England or tourists from Scotland. IJmuiden (port of arrival) is close to Amsterdam because of the shuttle connection from DFDS; it's just 20 minutes away.