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See the image of spring in Holland

8th October 2009 Print
See the image of spring in Holland

After a long and dark winter what better way to welcome in spring than seeing spring itself, thousands of flowers bursting in to bloom in the Tulip fields of Holland.

2 Night Cruise Break to Keukenhof Gardens, Holland – Prices from £99pp based on 2 sharing

Dazzling Keukenhoff captures the essence of spring, the perfect break with your partner, with 2 nights onboard and time to explore the stunning gardens. When you arrive in Holland you board a coach to take you through the impressive tulip bulb fields to the gardens of Keukenhof. With over 100 producers and more than 7 million bulbs it is a visually stunning site, plus an amazing scent awaits you! Relax in the terrace cafeteria overlooking the colourful gardens and fields before returning to the ship for the journey home.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam on the 5, 10,13, 17, 21, 27 April and the 1st May 2010

Prices include 2 nights onboard ship in an ensuite cabin, coach excursions through Bulbfields to Keukenhof Park and Gardens, entrance to Keukenhof, live entertainment onboard. Trips can be upgraded as follows:

Mini Cruise Prices

Standard Mini Cruise from £99pp
With breakfasts included from £117pp
With breakfasts & dinners included from £157pp
In Commodore Class Cabin from £144pp

2 night Spring Flower Festival Cruise Break to Holland – Prices from

If you are a keen gardener you will adore this combined trip to Wevershoof’s famous flower festival and a Dutch tulip nursery.

The nursery grows 7 million tulips between Christmas and Easter and experienced guides take you on a 1 ½ hour tour where you can learn how they make Dutch tulips look so perfect. The coach then moves on to the Flower Festival where you have several hours to look at the blossoming bulb flowers, trees and shrubs. There is even a fair with arts and crafts, garden designs, gifts and more! Prices from £99pp based on 2 sharing.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam on the 24th and 26th February 2010

Price includes 2 nights onboard in ensuite cabin, live entertainment onboard, coach transfers in Holland including guide, entrance to the flower festival, entrance and guided tour of the tulip nursery, coffee and cake at the tulip nursery. Trips can be upgraded as follows:

Mini Cruise Prices

Standard Mini Cruise from £99pp
With breakfasts included from £117pp
With breakfasts & dinners included from £157pp
In Commodore Class Cabin from £145pp

Simply add meals or upgrade your cabin whilst making your booking online.

Both trips depart Newcastle upon Tyne late afternoon and arrive in Amsterdam in time for breakfast the following day. There is plenty to do onboard. Check in to your cabin and check out the live entertainment, restaurants, bars, shops, films, casino and bingo. Or just relax in your ensuite cabin and enjoy the peace and quiet as you sail over to Amsterdam on the cruise ferry.

For more information or to book go to dfds.co.uk/special.

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See the image of spring in Holland