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Foot passenger 'mini cruise' - DFDS Seaways

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I went for a 'mini cruise' with DFDS from Ijmuiden to Newcastle which involved a 16 hour overnight crossing, 6 hours ashore, then back again. Many ‘mincruisers’ get the bus from the port to Newcastle, but I just walked to the metro and spent the day in Tynemouth and North Shields. The ship is modern and spacious. My cabin was basic and clean but there was no TV. Wifi ranges from €3 (1 hour) to €17/€22 (24h). There are two restaurants, three bars, one with late night entertainment, a coffee shop, cinemas and a duty-free shop. I didn’t buy any food on board so cannot comment, but seemed pricey. The beer on offer in the bars is typical low-quality stuff found on most ships, with the Heineken influence written all over it. The only English beer on offer was canned John Smiths, one of the most insipid beers in Britain. Foot passenger disembarkation, like other ships in my experience, is a chaotic and haphazard affair with lots of waiting for the doors to open, and the day I travelled there were maybe 150 waiting to get off. To avoid standing in a long queue at passports my advice is to get to the top of the stairs for a quick getaway!!

We have just returned from an Amsterdam mini cruise from north shields, and to say we are shocked and disappointed that the DFDS standards have fallen so much is an understatement! The cabin was not cleaned properly, with dirty towels and bed linen. We paid for two evening meals, which were of a VERY poor standard, and the same food was served on both nights, no variation at all, Disembarkation was totally chaotic, no organisation at all, almost like a stampede, and the so called security staff who were supposed to organise everything, were very rude and abrupt when addressing the passengers. Drinks and food very overpriced We will not be returning to DFDS and would definately not reccomend them.

Our crossings were smooth and trouble free, enhanced by good meals in the onboard restaurants, comfortable Commodore cabins and unfailingly cheerful, helpful crew. Loading and unloading of cars is not the quickest but it always pays to remember that, however long that process takes, you get to where you’re going safely and comfortably.

Travelling home from a road trip to Eastern Europe where we have friends and family. Normally fly but this year we took the car to take over some equipment from the UK for our holiday home and to try out ferry travel. This was the 4th of 4 ferries - 2 on way out and 2 on way back. The other 3 were good but nothing exceptional and all were punctual. However, I am singling out the return from Amsterdam to Newcastle for special praise because it was such a great experience and excellent value for money considering we were sailing at the end of the Summer school holiday season. The ship left on time - in fact slightly early - from Amsterdam and was on time almost to the minute in Newcastle. Getting on and off was easy with deck handlers who clearly knew what they were doing and did it well. The crew of the ship from deck handlers to cleaners, to welcoming staff to those serving customers in the bars and shops and restaurants on board all went above and beyond to be helpful and always wore a friendly smile. As far as food is concerned, we only had breakfast on board but it was exceptional and would knock many higher class hotel buffet breakfasts into the proverbial cocked hat. Not that expensive if pre booked (think we paid about 13 Euros per person) and is well worth the money. We booked a 4 berth sea view cabin and were delighted to get one on deck 8, almost immediately below the bridge looking out over the ship's bows. Cabin was clean, beds were comfortable and a good nights sleep was had by all even with the ship rolling a little as it crossed the relatively calm North Sea. Bathroom was a little dated - blurb said ship had been refurbed in 2006 - but perfectly OK despite the toilet being set inside the shower cubicle! On board shop is huge and staff very helpful to find you what you need - downside being that we overspent a bit!!! Excellent range of bars and places to eat and also an on board cinema showing up to date films and at prices similar to UK cinemas. There was also a Starbucks branded coffee bar on board with an adjacent play area for smaller children. Plenty of deck space to go for a bracing sea air stroll or just sit and relax with a book or a coffee, or a beer. There's a Sky bar on the top deck but we didn't use it because it seemed to be only selling canned beer - I guess for H&S reasons - I wanted draught so we used the bar downstairs which had seating looking out over the sea. My wife had a small bottle of sparkling white wine which was sufficient to fill a normal glass and cost less than my pint! This ferry far exceeded our expectations and we would definitely recommend. A sincere thank you and well done message from our family to all at DFDS including those beavering away in the background who we didn't get to see.

No plan for check on, first will be the last. And if you ask or complain, the will guide you in a bad row. It makes no sense to be more then 30 minutes before closing there the ship on deck 5 is very noisy and vibrates and hums very loudly. Don’t think on sleep

I was really shocked that thee was no place or you could not go up on deck and see the channel itself. Food was typically exspensive and the fish and chips were very ordinary.

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Located in Newcastle, this DFDS ferry sails to Amsterdam, travelling across the North Sea. The round-trip cruise features comfortable cabins and an open deck where guests can enjoy the sunlight in the day. All cabins have a private en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Certain guest rooms have a desk or seating area. Superior rooms include breakfast. Guests on board can choose among an array of dining options. North Sea Bistro offers a mix of meat- and seafood-centric dishes paired with wine, while Explorers Kitchen features an all-you-can-eat international buffet. Coffee Crew Café serves a selection of cold and hot beverages. After dinner, guests can grab a drink in Compass Bar, listen to live music in the pub, dance the night away in the nightclub or try their luck at the casino. Sea Shop offers tax-free shopping with a variety of designer clothes and accessories, quality wines and spirits, as well as sweets and fragrances. Children can enjoy a range of activities on the ferry, including a gaming area and a children's club with maritime entertainment. There is also a cinema available for a surcharge. This 2-day cruise departs from North Shields near Newcastle and arrives the next morning at IJmuiden in the Netherlands. A shuttle bus between the terminal and central Amsterdam is available at a surcharge. Departures are at 17:00, with an arrival time of 09:45 in IJmuiden. Before the return journey to Newcastle, you’ll have five free hours to explore what Amsterdam has to offer.

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Princess Seaways ferry

Former names: princess of norway, fjord norway, spir, spirit of tasmania, peter pan.

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Princess Seaways ferry current location is at North Sea (coordinates 52.40668 N / 4.86042 E) cruising en route to COENHAVEN. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.

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MS Princess Seaways ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS . The ship has a max capacity of 1290 passengers and 550 cars and 85 trucks (trailers). The vessel was launched in 1986 and currently operates on the England-Holland ferry route Newcastle - IJmuiden (crossing time 15,5 hours).

As cruise ferry, Princess Seaways has a total of 478 cabins with 1320 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. All cabins offer as complimentary amenities bedding, bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin, towels), large mirror, LCD TV (except standard and economy cabins), writing desk with chair, clothes storage (hooks and hangers), European plug points (220V 2-pin sockets).

  • COMMODORE-class are premium outside cabins in categories Commodore and Commodore De Luxe. All Commodore-class cabins are fitted with mini-bar (complimentary drinks), mirrored vanity / writing table with chair, LCD TV, hairdryer, double bed (non-convertible to twins), bedside table-cabinets, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (1 round table with 2 armchairs), 2 porthole windows (square-shaped, non-opening). Bonus COMMODORE-class amenities include room service and complimentary hot buffet breakfast.
  • Commodore De Luxe cabins additionally receive exclusive access to COMMODORE DELUXE LOUNGE. The lounge is open 24-hour (boarding card access). There are offered unlimited snacks and beverages (pastries, cakes, cookies, fruits, wine and beer by the glass, tea-coffee, soft drinks, juices, bottled mineral water), complimentary use of Wi-Fi Internet, newspapers, magazines.
  • DOUBLE BED cabins (a total of 39 inside staterooms) have non-convertible double beds.
  • STANDARD cabins are with 2-4 bunk beds (1 lower + 1 upper, or 2 lower + 2 upper), but also can be booked as singles, doubles, and triples.
  • SEAVIEW cabins are outside staterooms for 1 to 5 passengers, with available 2-4-bed rooms and 5-bed (family cabins with 3+2 bunks).
  • ECONOMY cabins are 4-bed inside staterooms located on lower decks, each equipped with 4 bunk beds (2 lower plus 2 uppers).
  • STANDARD and ECONOMY cabins are also with en-suite bathrooms.
  • ACCESSIBLE cabins are with linoleum flooring, 2 fixed twin beds (lower), 2 small desks with drawers and chairs, mirror, larger bathroom (raised toilet seat, seated shower, rails).

Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). DFDS Seaways ferries also have the so-called "Pet Cabins", which are outside (with porthole), with vinyl flooring and bookable only via phone.

  • For passengers with disabilities are available 2x outside and 1x inside cabins.
  • Onboard lifts are suitable for wheelchairs and connect all decks (except Deck 4). Elevators are sized 107x 143 cm, with entrance door width 85 cm. Disabled toilets are available only in handicap cabins.
  • Travelers with pets must book a whole cabin (quad occupancy). The animals must be transported in pet cages. Dogs (even service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled. Access to dog toilet area is provided. Dogs are not allowed in any public areas (indoor and outdoor), except registered assistance dogs.

The boat additionally offers a spacious Reserved Seating Lounge with reclining seats (aircraft-type seats) available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 min prior to homeport arrival. Passenger registration ends 1-hour prior to ferry departure.

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As facilities, the Princess Seaways ship offers:

  • (Deck 1) two Cinemas
  • (Deck 5) Kennels
  • (Deck 7) Observation Lounge; Information Desk / Reception / Guest Service Centre - Lobby area with Reception Desk and Bureau de Change (purser, ATM cash machine); 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant (offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, soft drinks)
  • (Deck 8) Explorer's Restaurant (steakhouse) offers all-you-can-eat Explorers Kitchen buffet with an array of international dishes; Blue Riband Restaurant (a la carte); Lounge Bar; Latitude Cafe serves beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fresh fruits and juices, premium ice-cream; Children's Play Room "Kidz Club" is an indoor playground supervised by dedicated staff and fitted with ball pool, large HDTV (for watching cartoons), kids art tables (for drawing). There is also a free kids' entertainer, as well as a games room for teenagers.
  • (Deck 9) Sports Bar is fitted with large HDTVs (satellite reception) for watching live sporting and musical programs; Amusement Games; Casino (blackjack, roulette); Columbus Night Club / Disco Bar Lounge; Smoking Areas
  • (Deck 7, Deck 9) Tax-Free Sea Shops are duty-free priced boutiques / convenience store selling special occasion gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (brand spirits, wines), tobaccos, luxury-brand perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, handmade teas and spices. Special offers (shopping promotions) are offered on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or via bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Among the premium brands represented onboard are Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oreal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce-Gabbana, Face Inc.
  • (Deck 10) Sky Bar with outdoor terrace seating and sundeck area; (Deck 10) Commodore Deluxe Lounge (exclusive bar lounge for Commodore-Clas passengers only) is the spot for travelers looking for extra privacy where they can enjoy complimentary coffees, teas, cold drinks, snacks, newspapers.
  • (Deck 12) Mermaid Bar (Outside Deck Bar)
  • Wildlife Watching Experience (led by ORCA/wildlife charity) allows passengers to learn about the wildlife in the North Sea.
  • Reserved Seating Lounge is fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully-reclining leather armchairs) and large HDTVs.

(Deck 12) The ship's top-deck is a Heli Deck with a helipad (helicopter landing area used in cases of emergency).

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed at the ship's assembly stations (aka muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is forbidden.

DFDS offers 2-night mini-cruise ferry deals (from both Newcastle and Amsterdam ) with different packages inclusive of stateroom, onboard dining, and entertainment, bus transfers (from homeport). As package extensions can be added hotel stay and travel to local sights and attractions. Seasonal mini-cruises additionally include themed onboard activities and events (parties, games, live entertainment).

Garage decks can accommodate trucks (trailers), cars, caravans, motorhomes, motorcycles, and bicycles - all without baggage restrictions. Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

  • Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (open 24-hours).
  • Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
  • From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
  • Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
  • Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
  • Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
  • Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
  • In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner DFDS Seaways ( fleet , 1866-founded, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark ) is a Danish shipping company that operates passenger and freight ferry services in Northern Europe.

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Previously, the vessel was operated under the names Peter Pan (1986-1993), Spirit of Tasmania (1993-2002), MS Spir (2002-2003), Fjord Norway (2003-2006), Princess of Norway (2006-2011) and Princess Seaways (since 2011). From the same Peter Pan-Class are the ferries King Seaways , GNV Cristal , GNV Atlas , Cotentin .

The ship was launched on November 30, 1985, and entered service on June 2, 1986 (inaugural cruise). Originally the ferry (Peter Pan) was owned by TT LINE. In the period 1993-2002, the ship was chartered (as Spirit of Tasmania) by Tasmania's Government for the Bass Strait daily crossings on the Australia-Tasmania route Melbourne - Devonport (travel time 15 hours). In September 2002, the vessel was laid up in Sydney NSW and put out on sale. In 2003, it was sold to FJORD LINE and drydock-refitted in Frederikshavn Denmark (at Orskov Yard). Renamed "Fjord Norway", in 2003-2005 the ferry served the Norway-Denmark route Bergen - Haugesund -Egersund-Hanstholm. In 2005-2006 it operated the UK-Norway route Newcastle-Bergen (via Stavanger ).

In November 2006, the ship was acquired by DFDS, renamed "Princess of Norway", drydock-refurbished in Frederikshavn and deployed for Newcastle-Bergen service (via Stavanger and Haugesund). The Newcastle-IJmuiden service started in May 2007, together with the fleet mate King of Scandinavia (now King Seaways).

The ship is powered by four MAK marine diesel engines (model Krupp 8M552) with combined power output 19,9 MW.

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This is an advert for August 2022. Any edits / shares beyond this date have not been asked or paid for. Prices and information correct as of August 2022. Please check with DFDS for the most up to date information.   I feel like we're fairly lucky living where we do and having a port offering daily direct crossings to Amsterdam on our doorstep. I have travelled from Newcastle-Amsterdam with DFDS a fair few times over the years, both as part of a mini cruise and as part of our holiday to Duinrell & Efteling where we travelled with our own vehicle. 

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Thank you so much for your wonderful review!! It's so detailed, insightful and fair- just what I needed to put my mind at ease as we're planning to take our 2 year old and I'm currently 5 months pregnant! Looks like there'll be plenty to keep us all entertained and relaxed!

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DFDS would like to invite you onboard our special 150th Anniversary sailing – down memory lane!

Lucy Chambers

At DFDS we are inspired by you, our customers, and we love nothing more than when you share your holiday photos and the memories you’ve made with friends and family when travelling with us. But we’d like to give you something back! We’re inviting you to relive some of your favourite memories, and help us celebrate our 150 th Anniversary in style…

…1930’s style to be exact!

The 1930’s was a pivotal era for DFDS, especially when it came to passengers, just like you who wanted to travel, see places they’d never seen before, or visit old favourites. Brussels, Paris and Germany all held international exhibitions for art, culture and automobiles, so DFDS saw a huge increase in passenger tourism.

Have you travelled with us to see a famous landmark or event? Send us your memory!

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Wish you were here!

Long before your #selfiesatsea and snaps of our ships on social media, the popularity of postcards was on the rise, and during the 1930s a more premium postcard was produced on linen paper, to serve as a keep-sake rather than a message to friends and family. Postcards are a great way of seeing the development in travel through time, not only does the design style change with the art movement of the era, the destinations become more exotic over time as travel becomes more accessible.

Here we see family photographs taken onboard the trans-atlantic Frederik VIII from New York in September 1931.

Have you added to your family albums with photos from onboard our ships? Send us your memory!

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-Gavin Berriman, August 2016

‘My late husband’s mother, Oma, was 103 years old on 10th April. So the family all travelled to her small town in The Netherlands to celebrate with her.

On the 13th April my husband, Rob,  and I, took the Princess Seaways from Newcastle for the overnight sailing to Ijmuiden. We do this each year, usually upgrading to Commodore as a treat to ourselves.

The next morning, about an hour out of Ijmuiden I was standing at our cabin window trying to count the wind turbines in the marine windfarm we were passing,  I made it 60.

I was very much looking forward to arriving as not only would I see my extended Dutch family-in-law again but for an even more special reason…..

Both my sons met and married amazing women in Portland, Oregon and live there, we hadn’t seen them for 15 months since we stayed with them at Christmas 2014/2015. Now they, too, were all on their way, flying Delta Airlines direct from Portland to Amsterdam.

We arrived in Ijmuiden, drove to the family in Roelofarendsveen and met my sons and daughters-in-law and the rest of the family, great joy and a few tears all around.

A little later my elder son, Kjell, was looking through the iphone shots he had taken from the aircraft as they approached the Netherlands coast, on looking closer at a shot of the windfarm he said “Hey Mum, I think I may have taken a photo of your boat!”.  We looked at the white dot at the top right of the windfarm, enlarged it and saw he had indeed caught the Princess Seaways, an hour out of docking at Ijmuiden.

They had flown 5000 miles, hadn’t seen us for 15 months – what are the chances of us both being on the same approximate place on the globe at the same time – and – even more of a fluke, his taking a photo that coincidentally included the boat we were on?’

– Catherine Davies, April 2016

Me in 1985 on board the DFDS on a mini cruise to Belgium from Newcastle…I have since been on mini cruises to Amsterdam

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This fantastically retro looking photo has been sent in by Jon Woodhouse on Facebook

My first trip with DFDS in 1976 about to board the England at North Shields

OUR FIRST WINNER!

Vicky Doc Lyon sent us this image on Facebook. Vicky and Sean come onboard regularly with their beautiful bright red Citroën 2CV, & told us a very interesting historical fact about their model of car!

We regularly travel with DFDS to Europe with our vintage 2CV car to attend car rallies. The 2CV was originally designed pre-war and many were put ‘into hiding’ in barns to prevent Andre Citroens revolutionary engineering being stolen.

…& from this fantastic original, we have recreated a special 1930’s style image of the 2CV sitting proudly in front of PRINCESS SEAWAYS! Vicky has won a print – both a modern print & a linen tea towel print – as well as a mini cruise to Amsterdam!

‘The Dana Anglia in 1984, all mod cons and bright yellow cabins’ – Hilary Hancocks memory sent to us on Facebook.

‘We sailed with you in 1990 from Harwich to Hamburg. I was the Youth Worker in charge of the trip. We were a group of 4 adults and 13 young people. We were on our way to Poland with me & another member of staff driving the mini bus and 2 other members of staff driving a 7.5 tonne lorry. We were taking aid to Poland. If we had know what was in front of us I don’t think any of the parents would have let their kid go. Kept at the East German border because they said we hadn’t got the correct paper work, but they didn’t really know what they wanted. After a very long wait they eventually got fed up with us blocking the road to they said “go, go quickly” we did. We had a brilliant time, we entered a world we didn’t know existed. Every thing was fund raised, but staff and members all paid there own way. We invited groups to Wales and paid for everything and did 8 more trips with aid. All in all we took about 70 young people from our Youth Centre and they worked really hard for it. For none of us it wasn’t our full time job. We had a Analytical Chemist, telephone engineer, pharmacy assistant and a shop assistant and we all had to take annual leave to do it. The young people we took were brilliant and it was good for them to get praised in the local papers. DFDS also gave us a reduction on the price of taking the lorry on the boat, we didn’t ask for the mini bus as we thought that would have been a bit rude. Brilliant times and very good memories and we still visit friends we made on those journeys, in fact our son met a daughter of one of the friends, they got married and we now have two Polish grandsons, we are very lucky.’ –  Trish Billimore sent us her memories from 1990

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‘My best memory from been onboard would have to be watching my little brother climb up the ship whilest docked in Newcastle on his 18th birthday a few years ago for Children in Need.’

Sam Cliff via Facebook

OUR SECOND WINNER!

Donna Davies sent us this image on Facebook. Donna and her family travelled with us for their holiday to Amsterdam, and sent in this fabulous photo of her daughter in front of Basiliek van de H. Nicolaas, or St Nicholas Basilica!

From our recent trip to Amsterdam with yourself! Amazing place and this picture really represents it for me

…& from this fantastic original, we have recreated a special 1930’s style image of Donna’s daughter by the canal with St Nicholas Basilica standing tall in the background! Donna has won a print – both a modern print & a linen tea towel print – as well as a mini cruise to Amsterdam!

OUR FINALWINNER!

Charlotte Ward sent us this image on Facebook. Charlotte and her family travelled with us on our Dover route, and sent in this fabulous photo of her boys playing out on deck onboard.

The joys of finally being onboard!

…& from this fantastic original, we have recreated a special 1930’s style image of Charlotte’s boys playing on deck with the White Cliffs of Dover in the background! Charlotte has won a print – both a modern print & a linen tea towel print – as well as a mini cruise to Amsterdam!

August 18th, 2016 - Lucy Chambers

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Our popular mini cruise packages offer the perfect short break to Europe, with a couple of nights onboard one of our modern cruise ferries, and a flexible stay at your destination. There are many different packages to choose from, with options for visiting local attractions or extending your stay with a hotel. You could also go for a special onboard package, such as included gourmet meals or fun seasonal events.

During your mini cruise you can take advantage of all the comforts and facilities onboard, including a great selection of restaurants and eateries, bars and live entertainment, and a cinema and casino. There’s also games and play areas for the kids, as well as some great shopping. And of course you also have your private en suite cabin to retire to and relax at the end of the day.

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Your mini cruise package will include your accommodation onboard, which you can specify from our available choice of cabins, and your transfer from the ferry port to your destination. You can also gain entrance to a local attraction if you choose the appropriate package, which will also include transport to and from the attraction. A standard mini cruise will include time for you to freely explore the local sights at your destination.

You're free to make use of the onboard facilities as you like during your mini cruise, but you can also choose packages that include meals at our selection of restaurants for a gourmet cruise experience. A seasonal mini cruise will also include fun activities and events onboard during the crossing, such as fancy dress, games, and live entertainment.

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Your mini cruise package will always include the crossing itself and your en suite accommodation onboard. You also get coach transfers from port to your destination.

You’ll also have ample time at your destination to take in some local sights and attractions, or you can choose to extend your trip with a hotel, giving you more time to explore. You can also include access and travel to specific attractions or events at your destination.

If you choose one of our seasonal mini cruises, such as our Halloween cruise, you can expect lots of fun events and activities during your time onboard, or if you choose our Gourmet package you can treat yourself to delicious meals in our restaurants.

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Our mini cruises are perfect for anyone looking for an enjoyable and relaxing short break. It's an ideal holiday for families, as you don't have to worry about transport or finding hotels, and there's lots onboard to keep everyone entertained. There are play areas for young children, as well as games arcades and a cinema.

It's also perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway, giving you a classic cruise experience with comfortable cabins, fine dining, and fantastic destinations to explore together.

We also have some great mini cruise packages that would be perfect for friends and groups, as special deals are available for groups of 10 or more people. Don't forget the great onboard facilities for enjoying your night our onboard together.

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