Festive breaks with DFDS Seaways

This festive season, DFDS Seaways are offering an extensive range of specially tailored trips across Europe. There’s the ever popular Christmas markets, a new six night river cruise break to Germany, as well as a fantastic all inclusive New Year mini cruise to Amsterdam with onboard evening celebrations to welcome in the New Year in style. There really is something to suit all!

NEW YEAR MINI CRUISE – from £286 per person – 2 nights

Enjoy the ultimate New Year experience and welcome in 2009 with a DFDS Seaways’ New Year mini cruise. Choose between two all inclusive packages – silver or gold – and enjoy a delicious gala dinner, champagne and time in the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam. Departure Newcastle to Amsterdam 30th December 2008. Based on 2 nights with prices from £286pp.

BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKET – from £197 per person – 4 nights (Departure Newcastle – Amsterdam 7 and 13 December 2008)

• Stroll through the charming cobbled streets, take a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride or visit the chocolate factory during your time in the historical Belgian city of Bruges. The city’s atmospheric magic and pleasant surroundings mean there is plenty to do during your three day stay.

• Two nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3* Novotel Brugge Centrum Hotel (in the heart of the city and offers a poolside food square)

TURKEY AND TINSEL (Festive River Cruise) – from £517 per person – 6 nights

Feast your eyes on the beautiful countryside and historic sites of Germany with a full-board river cruise along the romantic Rhine Valley. Enjoy excursions to the picturesque Dutch town of Volendam, absorb the cultural history of Cologne, visit Koblenz, check out Drosselgasse, popular for its open-air bars and bands, and finally enjoy a trip to Mainz. Entertainment onboard is in true Christmas style with carols and a Santa Claus surprise ceremony with gifts, a Christmas dinner and also a festive gala dinner with music, dancing and midnight reception.

This trip includes two nights onboard, return coach transfer Amsterdam- Germany, four nights river cruising on the Rhine on board the m.s. France and all meals. Departure Newcastle- Amsterdam 22 and 26 November 2008.

FESTIVE COTTAGE HOLIDAYS – from £249 per person – 9 nights

Choose from a range of festive cottage holidays in Demark, Holland or Belgium this festive period. There really is something for all whether it is a break for couples, families or groups. Take your pick from cottages located on pine fringed icy lakes or on white sandy beaches and enjoy home comforts in stunning locations. Spend your evenings in front of a cosy fireplace or in a restaurant sampling the fantastic local food. This type of break will offer you a magical escape at this busy time of year!

Simply pack-up your car with all you need for your cottage holiday and drive onboard. With DFDS Seaways there are no baggage restrictions meaning it is easy and stress free.

For more information about DFDS Seaways’ festive breaks or to make a booking go to dfds.co.uk/festive.