DFDS launches extensive festive cruise programme

DFDS Seaways has launched its festive cruise programme. Covering a time period from late November into the New Year, the range of options includes visits to some of Northern Europe’s most famous Christmas markets as well as post-Christmas trips to Germany and New Year breaks in Amsterdam.

All trips include overnight crossings on DFDS Seaways’ impressive fleet of cruise ferries and are commissionable to agents.

Andrew Crowe, UK Sales Manager for DFDS Seaways, commented, “This programme has been expanded from our highly successful trial last year. Agents commented that their clients welcomed the opportunity to visit some of Northern Europe’s most interesting cities and liked the variety that our short breaks provided. They are also a very good opportunity to make good revenues in what is traditionally the quieter time of the year for travel agents.”

Here is the full programme:

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
• 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
• 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.

Choose from a selection of fantastic hotels including the four-star Mercure Hotel in Hamlin which offers a selection of bars, restaurants and a swimming pool and wellness centre, or the Novotel Brugge Centrum which is located in the heart of the city and offers a fantastic poolside food square providing local and international cuisine.

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

Festive Cruise

2 nights sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam 26th December 2007 – from only £189pp

This popular festive cruise break includes two nights of fun and relaxation including all meals on board and a day excursion to two of the most charming towns in Holland; Volendam and Edam.

This short break is ideal for those wanting to continue the Christmas celebrations and to get away from the normal routine.

Price includes:
• Two nights on board ship in a 2-berth inside en suite cabin
• 2 x breakfast and dinner buffets
• Excursion to Volendam and Edam with lunch
• £10 on board spend voucher

New Year Cruise

2 nights sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam 30th December 2007 – from only £239pp

Celebrate in style on our New Year Cruise Break. See in the New Year whilst cruising across the sea with champagne in hand, after enjoying a lavish meal and generous amounts of wine! Our two night cruise break offers great value for money including all your meals and drinks on board both nights at sea, which means you don’t have to worry about your budget.

Price includes:
• Two nights on board ship in a 2-berth inside en suite cabin
• Breakfasts, Dinner buffet & Gala dinner buffet
• Free bar both journeys (includes house wine, draft beer, single shots, cocktails and soft drinks)
• New Year’s Eve champagne and cake
• Sightseeing in Amsterdam

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