Festive fun with DFDS Seaways

This festive season, DFDS Seaways are offering the perfect choice of famous European destinations and relaxation, with trips to the Christmas markets of Northern Europe, a Boxing Day short break to Amsterdam and the ultimate New Year experience.

DFDS Seaway’s tailored festive short breaks are designed to offer the perfect experience. Whether it’s a shopping trip to the Christmas markets, a boxing day break to recuperate after the celebrations or a New Year City Cruise Break – DFDS Seaways really do have something to suit everyone’s needs.

Combined with a wonderful journey across the North Sea on board one of our cruise ferries, a selection of these breaks come with the option of an overnight hotel stay. You are truly spoilt for choice with some fantastic cities to choose from, including Amsterdam, Bergen and Copenhagen. Sailings depart from either Newcastle or Harwich and prices start from just £165 per person for a four night Christmas markets break to Bruges.

Why not treat someone to a wonderful Christmas gift with a DFDS Seaways cruise. So instead of fighting your way through the bustling crowds of the busy shops during this festive period, book a trip with DFDS Seaways and surprise someone close with something special to look forward to.

Christmas Markets
COPENHAGEN – from £257 per person – 4/5 nights
• Entrance to the Tivoli Gardens Christmas Markets
• Return rail transfers Esbjerg Copenhagen
• Two or three nights bed and breakfast accommodation the Grand Hotel
• Departing Harwich – Esbjerg 21 November and 7 December 2007

HAMELIN – from £179 per person – 4 nights
• Visit the Christmas markets at the fairytale town of Hamelin, home of the legendary Pied Piper
• Return coach transfers Ijmuiden Hamelin
• Two nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the Mercure Hotel (which offers a selection of bars, restaurants and a swimming pool and wellness centre)
• Departure Newcastle – IJmuiden 1 December and 8 December 2007

BRUGES – from £165 per person – 4nights
• One day excursion at Zaanse Schans open air museum and a stop off at a cheese factory
• Return rail transfers Esbjerg Copenhagen
• Two nights bed and breakfast accommodation the Novotel Brugge Centrum Hotel (which is located in the heart of the city and offers a fantastic poolside food square providing local and international cuisine)
• Departure Newcastle – IJmuiden 17 November and 1 December 2007

Festive Breaks:

GERMAN HIGHLIGHTS COACH TOUR – From £280 per person – 5 nights
• This Festive tour of Germany takes in the cities of Berlin, Lübeck, Schwerin, Wismar and Güstrow – with the opportunity to visit each city and enjoy the culture and festivities they have to offer
• Enjoy a guided tour of Berlin and make the most of some free time to explore the wonderful Christmas markets
• Includes all coach transfers including a sightseeing tour
• Three nights accommodation at the Nordic hotel ‘Am Tierpark’, Gustrow
• Departing Harwich to Esbjerg 30 November

BOXING DAY GETAWAY – from £189 per person – 2 nights
• Excursion to the historic Dutch market town of Volendam where you will get a taste of the real Holland
• Includes a visit to Zaanse Schans open air museum and a stop off at a tradition cheese farm
• Two nights onboard ship including two breakfasts and dinner buffets
• Onboard spending vouchers to the value of £10 per person
• Departing Newcastle to Amsterdam 26th December

CRUISE INTO THE NEW YEAR- from £239 per person – 2 nights
• Welcome in the New Year onboard one of the finest ships sailing the North Sea – The m.s. KING OF SCANDINAVIA
• Sight-seeing tour of Amsterdam and opportunity to explore this fantastic city, shopping, museums and art galleries – including coach transfers
• Includes breakfasts, dinner buffet, gala dinner buffet
• Also includes a free bar with selected drinks on both crossings and cake and champagne at midnight
• Two nights onboard ship
• Departing Newcastle to Amsterdam 30th December

The above cruises and short breaks are examples of offerings available from DFDS Seaways throughout this period. Additional sailings are available.

For more information or to make a booking go to Dfds.co.uk/festive.