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National Cruise Week 15th – 23rd September

 Experience a mini cruise and make the most of Go Dutch 2 for 1 offers from DFDS Seaways

As National Cruise Week approaches, from 15th – 23rd September, if you want a taste of a cruise why not try a mini cruise to Holland. Amsterdam is famous for being one of the world’s must-visit cities – and here’s your chance to tick it off your list. Whether you’ve been before or not, there’s so much to discover over and over again!

With live music, entertainment, bars, restaurants, shops, a casino, and even an on-board cinema to enjoy, you’ll be able to relax and unwind the second you set sail from Newcastle.

2 for 1 A msterdam mini cruise – 2 nights from £79 for 2 people – departs Newcastle

After a short coach transfer from port, arrive in the bustling Dam Square. From here, why not hop on a canal boat and exploreHolland’s capital from its famous waterways. Stop off at Madame Tussauds or head to theVan GoghMuseum, enjoy a spot of shopping in the Nine Streets district or just relax in a canal side cafe.

From £79 for 2 people, includes two nights in an en suite cabin and return coach transfers toAmsterdam.  Available on selected departure dates until end of December 2012

Save 30% on an Amsterdam Zoo mini cruise – 2 nights from £223 for 4 people

This is the perfect short break for families and you don’t need to take a vehicle. On arriving inHolland, take a short coach transfer to Amsterdam Zoo, which is the country’s oldest zoo and set in acres of parkland and boasts some ofHolland’s best 19th century architecture.

Spend the day exploring all it has to offer from big cats in the predator gallery, snakes in the reptile zone to the ecosystem ofAmsterdam’s canals in the historic Aquarium before heading back to the ship for an enjoyable cruise home.

From £223 for 4 people, icludes 2 nights in an en suite cabin, coach transfers to Amsterdam Zoo and entrance tickets to the zoo. Daily departures fromNewcastleuntil the end December 2012

Save over 30% on anAmsterdamhotel break – 3 nights from £161 for 2 people You can even extend your stay inAmsterdamand save over 30% when you add a hotel break to your 2 for 1 mini cruise. 

From £161 for 2 people, includes 2 nights in an en suite cabin, coach transfers to and fromAmsterdamand 1 night bed and breakfast at your selected hotel. Available on selected departure dates until end of December 2012

To book visit www.dfds.co.uk/offers  or call 0871 882 0885 Price is subject to availability and terms & conditions apply. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Credit card and telephone booking fees apply.

 

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