Ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam Facilites

Lots to do on board

Travel to the continent in style and comfort with DFDS ferries to Amsterdam. There's plenty to do on board for adults and children to keep you entertained during the crossing.

Travelling overnight from Newcastle to Amsterdam (Ijmuiden), you begin to relax as soon as you step on board. There are a range of cafes, bars, shops, even a cinema and casino.

The two ferries m.s. King of Scandinavia and m.s. Princess of Norway were recently refurbished to bring them up to an excellent standard.

Find out more about the facilities on board below before checking fares and booking online.

Restaurants and Cafes

7 Seas Buffet Restaurant

An all you can eat Scandinavian style buffet with seafood and fish, soup, fresh bread, salads, and hot food from around the world. Large choice of desserts and cheeses.

• Buffet restaurant


• Special children’s buffet


• Table reservation available

Blue Riband Restaurant

Dine in style and pick from an a la carte menu and extensive wine list in maritime surroundings. All with first class service for that touch of luxury on your crossing.

• À la carte restaurant


• Children’s menu


• Dress code: smart casual


• Reservations are recommended

Explorer's Steak House

The Explorers Steakhouse is the place to find a juicy steak, but there's a range of other tasty options on the menu.

• Dress code: casual


• Reservations are recommended


• Children's menu


• Best cuts of prime beef

Bake'n Coffee Café

This ia a comfortable and modern café serving the finest coffees and teas plus home-baked cookies, cakes and pastries. The perfect place to relax as you cross to Amsterdam.

• Self-service Café


• Bake and snacks


• Hot and cold drinks


• Reservation not required

Latitude Cafe

The Latitude cafe is the perfect place to relax with a tea or coffee, along with an inexpesive light meal - everything from sandwiches to full dinners.

• Informal café


• Light meals and snacks


• Hot and cold drinks


• No need for reservation

On board entertainment on your journey to Amsterdam

Columbus Night Club

The Columbus night club has two performances each night from the dance troupe or magician, plus live music throughout the night from a resident band.

Magicians provide family entertainment in July and August, and the dance troupe perform the rest of the year.

• Main nightclub on board


• Live Music and Disco


• Wide Selection of drinks, cocktails and snacks


• Tea and Coffee available


• Table waiter service

• Roulette


• Blackjack


• Snacks and refreshments available


• Cash prizes available

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