Live Travel Updates
Port and Sailing Information
Please note that due to expected adverse weather conditions at sea, the schedule for Princess Seaways and King Seaways has been adjusted.
Princess Seaways 22-12-24 Updated Departure and Arrival Times:
Departure from IJmuiden on 22-12-24: 14.00 CET
Check-in for foot passengers: 22-12 at 11:00 AM
Check-in for car passengers: 22-12 at 12:00 PM
Final check-in for both car and foot passengers: 22-12-24 at 1:15 PM CET
Boarding: 22-12-24 at 12:30 PM CET
The bus pick-up times from Amsterdam Central Station to the terminal on 22-12 have been changed. The new pick-up times are 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM.
Expected Arrival Time in Newcastle on 23-12-24: 14.00 GMT NEW*
Departure from Newcastle on 23-12-24: on schedule
*We understand that this will affect your mini cruise and can offer you the choice to amend your mini cruise booking for free on the Amsterdam-Newcastle route at a later date.
King Seaways 22-12-24 Updated Departure and Arrival Times:
Departure from Newcastle on 22-12-24 on schedule
Expected Arrival Time in IJmuiden on 23-12-24: 15.00 CET
Departure from IJmuiden on 23-12-24: on schedule
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