Coach travel to Holland
Ferries to Holland for coach operators
Take a coach and 20 or more passengers on our route from Newcastle to IJmuiden, near Amsterdam, and your driver and coach travel free. Coach travel is an enjoyable and great value way to visit Europe and with DFDS it’s even easier.
Call us on 0871 521 1535 or send an email to uk.coaches@dfds.com for more information.
Daily crossings
Excellent onboard facilities
Private en suite cabins
No baggage restrictions
Coach travels free with bookings of 20 or more passengers
Free sole-occupancy en suite cabin for the coach driver
Free evening meal & breakfast for the driver
Newcastle
Amsterdam
Week 52
Regular sailings for the current week listed in local time
Please note that timetables may change subject to weather conditions.
Benefits of coach travel
Travelling by coach to Europe is the best way to see the sights: no waiting around in airports, no delayed trains.
Book a group of 20 or more and your coach will travel for free, plus you’ll be given a free en suite cabin for the driver, who’ll also enjoy a all-you-can-eat buffet dinner and a complimentary breakfast to help keep them refreshed and rested for the journey ahead.
Taking a coach across to Europe from the UK is a great way to explore the continent and, thanks to our daily, overnight ferry crossings, it’s convenient and great value. A ferry to Holland gives convenient access to the Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium, as well as further afield to Scandinavia and eastern Europe.
Relax on your journey
We firmly believe that our guest’s holidays begin the moment they set foot onboard our ferries. We aim to please, and offer a variety of bars, shops and other facilities to keep everyone entertained throughout their voyage with us.
Lounge in comfort, or enjoy some live music and entertainment in a fun and friendly atmosphere at our onboard bars, with our resident band and acoustic troubadour to entertain.
We also have a range of interactive quizzes, bingo and more and even a Kidz’ Club where young buccaneers can meet our mascot, Jack the Pirate, while playing and having fun with the free children’s entertainer.
Onboard experience
Travel guides
Grab a bite to eat
With 2 restaurants and a fantastic café, you are sure to find something you love on our ships. Head to the Explorers Kitchen all-you-can-eat world-food buffet, with over 80 dishes from all corners of the globe or sample the à la carte menu at North Sea Bistro. Explorers Kitchen also boasts a delicious all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, serving up cooked classics as well as continental options.
Our onboard café, Coffee Crew, offers Starbucks® hot drinks, including favourites such as the popular Frappuccino. It’s located right by the play area, making it the perfect place for parents to relax while the kids run wild.
Proudly named the World’s Leading Ferry Operator
We did it! After being crowned ‘Europe’s Leading Ferry Operator 2024’ at the World Travel Awards earlier this year, we are delighted to announce we have retained our title as the World’s Leading Ferry Operator.
We were also once again recognised as having the best website in our industry – scooping both the European and World awards in 2024.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted, and to our passengers, colleagues and partners who contribute to our continued success – we couldn’t do it without you all.