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Sky Bar

Experience the Sky bar - Newcastle to Amsterdam

Relax at the Sky Bar on your ferry crossing between the UK and Holland. With stunning views, the rooftop Sky Bar is a superb place to sit with friends and family and catch some rays. Enjoy the fresh sea air with a beer or refreshing glass of wine.

Couple in the Sky Bar onboard DFDS ferry

View from the top

In sunny weather the Sky Bar is the setting for live music. Choose your favourite drink and admire the views on your ferry crossing across the open sea.

Sky Bar is open between March and October only. Please note that opening hours are subject to weather conditions.

Bars Onboard

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Columbus Club

The sun has set for the day, but that doesn't mean you have to. The vibrant atmosphere at the Columbus Club ensures a night filled with dancing, laughs and music.

Please note that access to Compass and Columbus bars might be limited on the 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th of March and 29th of April.

Compass Bar

Compass Bar’s comfortable atmosphere and lounge style setting make it the perfect place for you to unwind on your North Sea ferry crossing.

Please note that access to Compass and Columbus bars might be limited on the 10th, 11th, 24th, 25th of March and 29th of April.

Navigators Pub

Relax onboard your ferry crossing in the Navigators Pub. There’s live music from our acoustic troubadour, as well as a range of beers, wines, spirits and cocktails.

Onboard Newcastle-Amsterdam

Our overnight ferry crossings between Newcastle and Amsterdam boast an array of fantastic onboard facilities, including bars, restaurants, shopping and more.

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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.

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