Newcastle-Amsterdam
Onboard our ferries from Newcastle to Amsterdam
The vessels operating on this overnight route between Newcastle and Amsterdam are called cruise ferries because of their impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. Sail to Europe on this route and your holiday or break will begin the moment you step onboard!
From delicious cuisine to exciting live entertainment, cosy bars to comfy en suite cabins and children's play area, everyone will be spoilt for choice as they sail.
Onboard Experience
Food & Dining
Our unique dining experiences onboard include an international buffet and a luxurious à la carte restaurant when you sail between Newcastle and Amsterdam.
Sleeping
Our range of en suite cabins provide accommodation to suit every taste and budget on a ferry between the UK and Holland.
Entertainment
Choose from partying the night away on a short break to Amsterdam, or simply relaxing with a drink in hand.
Duty Free Shopping at Sea
Join us on a ferry to Holland and enjoy unrivalled shopping facilities with savings of up to 50% against the high street.
Family Travel
Sea travel is very exciting for children and our ferries provide a range of entertainment for all ages.
Ship Overview
Discover everything there is to know about King Seaways and Princess Seaways.
WiFi Onboard
Get access to WiFi on your trip by purchasing one of our WiFi packages onboard on the routes Copenhagen-Frederikshavn-Oslo and Newcastle-Amsterdam.
Find even more information about WiFi in your cabin and on the infomation screens onboard.
Our Routes to the UK
DFDS has one of the largest ferry networks in Europe, with four routes operating to the UK.
The English Channel ferry crossings are convenient and fast at highly competitive prices, meaning you can take your car with you and explore what the UK has to offer.
Onboard with ORCA
ORCA is a UK-based marine conservation charity that works to protect whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Through a long-standing partnership with DFDS, ORCA volunteers and Ocean Conservationists sail with us from 27 April to 13 October on our English Channel and North Sea routes, collecting vital data that supports global conservation and helps safeguard marine habitats for generations to come.
The ORCA experience is built around connection with the sea, science, and experts. Sailing with us from Newcastle–Amsterdam? Head to the dedicated ORCA space on board King Seaways or Princess Seaways and join an Ocean Conservationist for a wildlife session, take a look at the interactive displays, and look out to sea to spot white-beaked dolphins, minke whales, and more!
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We are also proud to announce that we have been nominated as Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2026 and this amazing journey continues, first and foremost, thanks to you.
To our loyal passengers who put their trust in us, our valued partners and our hard-working colleagues: this nomination is also yours. You are the heart of DFDS and today, we’d like to say THANK YOU.
Let's continue to create beautiful memories and cross the finish line together.
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