Turkey and tinsel in Germany

The festive season is fast approaching so enjoy your party season, book early and you can enjoy DFDS Seaways’ six night River Cruise Break to Germany’s Rhine Valley. Celebrate Christmas and New Year onboard with carols, gifts and food. With limited availability the break includes two nights onboard sailing between Newcastle and Holland and four nights cruising the Rhine.

With DFDS Seaways your holiday truly starts the moment you step on board. Simply check in to your cabin and relax. With shops, restaurants and bars, and live entertainment on routes from Newcastle there’s fun for all the family. And while you relax we’ll take you over to Europe so you arrive refreshed and ready to enjoy your holiday.

After sailing to Holland from Newcastle, and with an inclusive trip to Volendam in Holland, you will travel by coach to Mainz or Cologne departing from Newcastle on the 14, 18, and 22 of November and returning on the 18, 22 or 25 of November.

Coaches depart for Mainz or Cologne where you will meet the prestigious MS France for your river cruise and once onboard there is a presentation from the crew followed by festive welcome drinks and dinner.

Enjoy festive frolics and the onboard experience with an evening’s entertainment in true Christmas style including carols and a Santa Claus surprise ceremony with gifts. You will also receive a traditional Boxing Day lunch while you cruise coupled with and a fabulous final-night New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner with music, dancing and midnight reception.

On departing the ship throughout your cruise, explore the countryside, historic sites and enjoy the yuletide spirit that only Germany can offer.

Prices start from just £505 per person and include two nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin, all meals included onboard both DFDS Seaways’ and river cruise ships, river cruiser transfers, four nights on board MS France and excursion to Volendam.

With limited availability you need to book early to avoid disappointment. For more information go to Dfds.co.uk/rivercruise.