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Price busting deals from DFDS Seaways

22nd January 2010 Print
DFDS Seaways

Thinking of taking a break but looking for that bargain price? Banish those winter blues and book a well-deserved short break this January, sailing from either Newcastle or Harwich.

Take advantage of DFDS Seaways’ fantastic Winter Sail Sale where you can book a 2 for 1 bargain Mini Cruise and enjoy some excellent breaks to Europe.

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Amsterdam - from £89 for 2 people, sailing from Newcastle

Take a romantic break with your partner or a fun-filled trip with the kids and explore the quaint streets and tree-lined canals of Amsterdam. Arriving refreshed after a great nights sleep on a DFDS Seaways’ cruise ferry, stroll alongside the canals, admire the architecture, visit bustling Dam Square, or take in the art and culture.

From £89 for 2 people and from £138 for 4! There are daily departures from Newcastle with the 2 for 1 offer available on selected dates between January and June 2010. Book by 31 January.

What's included:

- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Coach transfers to and from the city centre
- Optional complimentary coach sightseeing tour
- Approx 5 hours in Amsterdam

Extend your break
With many famous attractions, one day may not be enough so why not extend your 2 for 1 Mini Cruise and include an overnight hotel stay in Amsterdam from as little as £60!

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Esbjerg - from £85 for 2 people, sailing from Harwich

Visit the pleasant Danish town of Esbjerg for a short break with a difference. A hub for culture, music and shopping, there are also a number of interesting attractions and museums in the city. Feed the seals at the Fisheries and Maritime Museum, view the famous sculpture ‘Man Meets the Sea’ or simply relax.

From £85 for 2 people and from £91 for 4! Available on selected departures in January, February and March. Book by 31 January.

What's Included:

- 2 nights onboard in an en suite cabin
- Live onboard entertainment
- Approx 4½ hours in Esbjerg

Extend your break
You can also extend your 2 for 1 Mini Cruise with a hotel stay and save 40%. A 3 night break including 1 night in a 3 star hotel costs from just £187 for 2 people.

2 for 1 Mini Cruise to Haarlem – from £88 for 2 people, sailing from Newcastle

Whisk a loved one away to the historic Dutch city of Haarlem on this relaxing 2-night Mini Cruise.
Known as the 'City of flowers', this compact city is a maze of quaint, narrow streets and canals, with lots of pretty medieval houses, museums and places of interest. Enjoy a hot chocolate in one of the on street cafes and sample some of the local cuisine before returning to the DFDS Seaways cruise ferry for a relaxing journey home.

From £88 for 2 people. Departing Newcastle on 12th, 25th February and 5th, 26th March. Book by 31 January.

What's included:

- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Coach transfers to and from Haarlem
- Approx 6 hours in Haarlem

2 for 1 ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini Cruise Mini Cruise – from £89 for 2 people, sailing from Newcastle

Enjoy learning about the ecology of the North Sea whilst sailing to Amsterdam, with DFDS Seaways’ special wildlife programme of activities, led by officers from whale and dolphin charity ORCA.
A great trip for families and wildlife lovers, this trip allows you to see wildlife in their own natural habitat. You’ll have the opportunity (weather dependant) to do some wildlife watching with the help and advice of an expert ORCA wildlife officer, where you will spot wildlife indigenous to the North Sea including whales, dolphins and sea birds. Enjoy a number of animated talks and presentations, plus activities for children. What’s more you’ll also spend the best part of the day in Amsterdam.

From £89 for 2 people and from £138 for 4! Available on selected departures in April, May and June 2010. Book by 31 January.

What’s included:

- 2 nights onboard in an en suite cabin
- Introductory presentation and welcome information
- Deck watch (weather dependent)
- Activities for kids, information for adults, latest sightings and news
- Coach transfers to and from Amsterdam
- Approx 5 hours in Amsterdam

Onboard
As you sail enjoy the delicious cuisine in one of the restaurants, join the fun with a drink and watch the live entertainment or dance the night away. Indulge in some retail therapy in the Sea Shop, or catch a movie in the cinema or your cabin. Children will love the kids’ club, while older children can have fun in the games room.

For more information on the DFDS Seaways Winter Sail Sale 2 for 1 offers, visit dfds.co.uk/winter.

DFDS Seaways has recently been awarded Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009 at the World Travel Awards, the industry’s “Oscars”. This is the third successive year that the cruise ferry operator has received this recognition.
 

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