Newcastle – Amsterdam
Ferries to Holland
Newcastle – Amsterdam
Ferries to Holland
The Newcastle Amsterdam ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; DFDS Seaways & DFDS Seaways Mini Cruise.Newcastle Amsterdam ferries take around 15 hours 45 minutes. The ferry costs between €345.16 and €1,596.80, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Newcastle to Amsterdam.
Newcastle Amsterdam ferries typically depart at 17:00.
The Newcastle Amsterdam ferry trip can take around 15 hours 45 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Newcastle to Amsterdam provided by DFDS Seaways & DFDS Seaways Mini Cruise. Timetables can change from season to season.
DFDS Seaways provide 7 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways Mini Cruise provide 7 sailings weekly.
Newcastle Amsterdam ferry prices typically range between 345€* and 1597€*. The average price is typically 893€*. The cheapest Newcastle Amsterdam ferry prices start from 345€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 471€*. The average price for a car is 1069€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Newcastle to Amsterdam is approximately 452.1 miles (727.6km) or 392.9 nautical miles.
Yes, DFDS Seaways ferries allow cars on board ferries between Newcastle and Amsterdam. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Newcastle and Amsterdam.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with DFDS Seaways & DFDS Seaways Mini Cruise ferries between Newcastle and Amsterdam.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Newcastle to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Newcastle - Amsterdam (Ijmuiden) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | Holland | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways & DFDS Seaways Mini Cruise | |
| Average Price | 359 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 12 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 15h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 17:00 | |
| Distance | 392 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
The Port of Newcastle is actually located around 16 kilometres east of the city centre, on the north bank of the River Tyne. DFDS Seaways operates daily ferry crossings to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, lasting approximately 15 hours. The passenger terminals have been recently refurbished, offering all the usual facilities including sheltered walkways, a number of check-in desks and automated luggage handling.
Located in the northeast of England, Newcastle is well known for its historical ties with coal mining and as an important centre for the wool trade. Dating back to the 16th century, Newcastle's port and shipyards were once one of the largest centres of shipbuilding and repair in the world.
The city has a number of iconic brands associated with it including Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Brown Ale and the city's Tyne Bridge. Newcastle's light railway network, known as the Metro, operates on both sides of the river, connecting it with numerous places including Gateshead and the beaches of Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.
Amsterdam is the capital city of The Netherlands and is located in North Holland province, in the west of the country. The city is an extremely popular tourist destination and attracts around 4 million visitors each year. There are many important and interesting attractions in the city, but includes the Amsterdam Museum, Anne Frank's House, Hermitage Amsterdam, the Van Gough Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Stedelijk Museum. The city also has an amazing network of canals which are around 100 km in length and are also a major attraction for the city's visitors. The main canals are Prinsengracht, Herengracht and Keizersgracht. The city is actually made up of around 90 islands that are linked by around 1,200 bridges and because of its canal network it is sometimes referred to as the "Venice of the North".
The city has a world famous vibrant nightlife with many bars, restaurants and clubs to enjoy. The typical Bruine Kroeg (brown café) brings a more old fashioned atmosphere with dimmed lights, candles, and a somewhat older clientele. Most cafés have terraces in summertime. A common sight on the Leidseplein during summer is a square full of terraces packed with people drinking beer or wine.
Amsterdam is also very welcoming to bicycles and has excellent facilities for cyclists including bike paths, bike racks and a number of guarded bike storage garages which can be used for a small fee. In 2013, there were about 1,200,000 bicycles in Amsterdam outnumbering the amount of citizens in the city.
