The Experience

Set sail for an unforgettable mini cruise to Amsterdam with a loved one! Board in the late afternoon and kick off your journey with a mouthwatering buffet dinner and live onboard entertainment. Be sure to browse exclusive Duty Free bargains at the Sea Shop. The following morning, start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet before stepping ashore to discover the charm and culture of the Dutch capital.

• Standard occupancy per cabin: 2 persons
• Maximum occupancy per cabin: 2 persons

Cruise Timing:

• Ship departs Newcastle at 5 pm, arriving at the IJmuiden terminal at 9:45 am CET.
• Ship leaves the IJmuiden terminal at 5:30 pm CET, arriving back in Newcastle at 9.15 am.
• Terminal - DFDS, International Passenger Terminal, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 6EE.

Groupon’s Guide To Amsterdam

Sitting on the south bank of the IJ Lake, Amsterdam is a port city connected to the North Sea, with the Amstel River flowing from south to north. Mixing vibrant nightlife and many diverse festivals with Renaissance architecture and cultural events, Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is a convenient spot for exploration and relaxation.

Guests can take a breath of fresh air with a stroll through Erasmus Park, where ponds, gardens, and local attractions make for a nice day in the sunshine. Moving inside, travellers can visit the Van Gogh Museum, which exhibits the works of the great master alongside pieces painted by his contemporaries. In this city of many tastes, tourists may enjoy Asian or Indonesian cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants or a dessert at one of the famous pancake houses, before renting a bicycle for a refreshing ride along the canals. Amsterdam also boasts shopping streets filled with a wide range of stores and street markets selling food and clothes.

The weather in the capital city of the Netherlands features an oceanic climate, strongly influenced by the North Sea. The temperatures during the summer season are mild, with the average high of about 20°C. The city gets a great level of sunshine throughout the season. However, the average low temperature, especially in the evenings, reaches about 12°C. Starting from mid-September, autumn is a rainy and wet period, with October having an average of 13°C and November of 9°C. Amsterdam rarely sees the temperatures drop below 0°C in winter, with the average high around 5°C. The level of sunshine drops to one hour per day in December, but this improves as the season progresses. In the spring, the city warms up. Although March and April are still chilly, May is often very pleasant with highs reaching 20°C.