Fancy a break to celebrate the onset of Spring? Then why not take advantage of DFDS Seaways Spring Saver 2 for 1 breaks to Holland or Denmark. Enjoy a Mini Cruise to Amsterdam or Esbjerg, take the children on an adventurous wildlife experience on the ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini Cruise or visit the fascinating city of flowers, Haarlem.

With prices from £88 for 2 people there is no reason not to book that much deserved trip away!

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 in March and April. Book before 31st March 2010

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. Add a hotel stay to your 2 for 1 Mini Cruise from only £38 per person per night.

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 an amazing £91 for a family of 4 – that’s just £23 EACH! Available on selected departures in March, April and May. Book before 31st March 2010

What’s Included
- 2 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
- Approx 4½ hours in Esbjerg

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 or £136 for 4 people. Departing Newcastle on 5th, 26th March & 11th April. Book before 31st March 2010

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 – Family prices from £138 for 4, 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.

Family prices from £138 for 4 people or from £89 for 2 people. Available on selected departures in April 2010. Book before 31st March 2010

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 Spring Savings, visit www.dfds.co.uk/2for1 or call 0871 882 0885 (10p per minute plus network rates)

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.

It’s time to take to the waves, explore new places, experience new cultures and enjoy a short break away with DFDS Seaways’ new collection of Mini Cruises & Hotel Breaks for 2010.

With many inspiring new value for money breaks, DFDS Seaways’ short breaks range includes destinations in Holland, Denmark, Germany and Belgium.

Whether it is a relaxing break with a loved one, a fun family trip or a weekend away with a group of friends, DFDS Seaways really does offer the best way to travel. With none of the stress of airports, simply sit back and enjoy the onboard experience. You will find shops, a cinema, live entertainment, bars and fabulous restaurants, including à la carte dining and a sumptuous all you can eat international buffet. There is plenty to keep you entertained while you sail to your chosen destination.

For those who are travelling with families – keep your little pirates entertained in the play area, where they can have fun in the ball pool and watch videos, and in the school holidays, there is even a Pirate’s Club with children’s entertainer, meaning you can have time to relax while your children play.

So take a look below at some of the fantastic new offerings from DFDS Seaways, designed to make your short break in 2010 the most relaxing and enjoyable yet.

Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ Mini Cruises make for a perfect getaway. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and step on board for a relaxing 2-night Mini Cruise to Amsterdam in Holland or Esbjerg in Denmark.

Why not enjoy a visit to the vibrant city of Amsterdam for an unforgettable cultural experience. With sailings every day from Newcastle, choose a departure date that suits you. When you arrive, take a stroll down the romantic tree-lined canals, visit the art galleries and world-class museums, hit the shops or take in the bars and restaurants that this diverse capital city has to offer. Included in the Mini Cruise package is 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry in an en suite cabin, a sightseeing tour and coach transfers from the port to the city, from £69pp.

Renowned for its maritime history, Esbjerg in Denmark is an attractive city offering a wonderful relaxing short break away from home. Visit the Art Museum and the Music House, try out the seal safari or explore the Fisheries and Maritime Museum where you can watch seals being fed. Prices are from £85pp and include 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry sailing from Harwich.

For further information on Mini Cruises visit www.dfds.co.uk/minicruises

Themed Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ new collection of Themed Mini Cruises from Newcastle to Amsterdam has something to suit all. These special 2-night themed breaks are available throughout the year and offer an unforgettable onboard experience and special entertainment. Fully themed throughout, the Mini Cruises include St Patrick’s Day celebrations, romantic cruises, wildlife watching cruises and Halloween fun.

The ORCA Wildlife Watching Mini cruise is the perfect break for families and wildlife lovers. The exhilarating break allows you to see seals, dolphins, sea birds and much more in their natural habitat and with onboard presentations from experts you can be educated as you sail to Amsterdam for a day of exploring.

To celebrate the EAT! festival of food and drink that takes place annually in NewcastleGateshead, DFDS Seaways have a special themed EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise with North East star chefs Terry Laybourne and Dave Kennedy designing a special and exceptional menu – the perfect trip for foodies across the country. And with cooking demonstrations, cocktail parties, beer tasting and much more, this is one that can’t be missed.

Priced from only £69pp, all Themed Mini Cruises offer return coach transfers to the city of Amsterdam and 2 nights on board.

For further information on Themed Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/theme

Special Mini Cruises

The range of Special Mini Cruises has been specially designed to offer a variety of trips focusing on history, traditions and cultures, gardens and family fun.

Choose from a selection of fantastic breaks departing from Newcastle including a trip to quaint Dutch town Alkmaar famous for its traditional cheese market. Embark on a journey to Haarlem, the city of flowers and a pocket-sized, relaxed, version of Amsterdam. Alternatively, enjoy Holland in bloom and book a Mini Cruise to Keukenhof Gardens or the Spring Flower Festival in Holland. Prices are from £83pp.

For further information on Special Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/special

Cruise & Hotel Breaks

DFDS Seaways’ Cruise & Hotel Breaks are the perfect way to explore some of Europe’s most stunning and cultural cities. All trips include 2 nights on board a DFDS Seaways cruise ferry and overnight accommodation from a range of city centre hotels. And if you want to book your hotel independently, DFDS Seaways have teamed up with global accommodation provider Octopus Travel to offer customers up to 30% discount on normal room rates.

Amsterdam in Holland, 3 nights from £119pp
Amsterdam offers a cultural experience, fabulous architecture, wonderful shopping, vibrant entertainment and much more. Priced from only £119pp, this break includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry sailing from Newcastle, 1 night bed and breakfast in your hotel and coach transfers to and from the city. And as there are sailings every day, you can extend your break for as long as you wish.

Esbjerg in Denmark, 3 nights from £136pp
Take advantage of the Esbjerg sailing from Harwich and a enjoy break in this picturesque city. This 3-night breaks start from £136pp and includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry and 1night bed and breakfast in your chosen hotel.

Hamelin, Bruges, and Brussels Beer Festival, 4 nights from £216pp
Explore the setting for the Pied Piper’s famous tale as you embark on a 4-night city break to the beautiful medieval German town, Hamelin. Stay at the centrally located four star Mercure Hotel and take full advantage of its wellness centre, restaurant and bars. Prices start from £259pp including 2 nights on board the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 2 nights bed and breakfast at the hotel and coach transfers to and from Hamelin.

Renowned for its historic beauty and atmospheric charm, Bruges is famous for its beer, chocolate, great restaurants, parks, gardens and the harbour. With so much to explore, this 4 night break is priced from £216pp and includes 2 nights on board the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 2 nights bed and breakfast at the Novotel Brugge Centrum, and coach transfers to and from Bruges.

If tasting ice cold Belgian beer in stunning surroundings is your thing, then the Brussels Beer Festival Cruise & Hotel Break is an excellent choice. Perfect for groups of friends looking for fun-filled break, prices start from £229pp and include 2 nights on board ship and 2 nights bed and breakfast at the Novotel.

Tulip Time River Cruise in Holland and Belgium, 5 nights from £459pp
Enjoy a colourful 5 night break on a river cruiser taking you to Amsterdam, Keukenhof Gardens and Antwerp.

River cruising is a great way to experience several different destinations, plus excellent food and great company on holiday. On this meal-inclusive 5 night break you will cruise from Amsterdam to Antwerp, enjoying time in both cities and enjoy stop-offs on the way, including an excursion to the stunning tulip fields of Keukenhof Gardens. Prices start from £459pp including 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry from Newcastle, 3 nights on the river cruiser, plus all meals on both the DFDS Seaways’ ship and the river cruiser.

For further information on Cruise & Hotel breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/hotel

Cruise & Drive Breaks

The ideal choice for people who like to get the most out of their short break and explore their surroundings while enjoying a relaxing time with the family or a loved one. All packages include carriage of a standard car.

Enjoy taking in the idyllic medieval and Viking sites of Ribe, Denmark’s oldest town, or take the children to the holiday centre in Middlefart where they can have endless fun playing mini golf, tennis or bowling.

If you fancy a fun-filled trip away with the kids, then why not visit Legoland in Denmark where the kids can have endless fun on the rides. Legoland Lalandia Billund holiday village, located just outside the adventure park, boasts a tropical aquadome with water slides, pools and jacuzzis, mini golf, a bowling alley and a children’s play area. Prices for the Lalandia break start from £208pp and include 2 nights on board and 2 nights in a self catering cottage, plus carriage of your car.

If you want to stay closer to the action, then what better place than in the park itself at the Legoland Hotel? With themed rooms for your little princess, knight or pirate, the kids will love it. Prices start from £233pp and include 2 nights on board and 2 nights bed and breakfast.

DFDS have teamed up with Center Parcs Europe and Sunparks holiday villages to offer great family fun time together. With locations across Europe, both holiday villages are the perfect getaway for an active and adventurous holiday with the children. What’s more, DFDS Seaways’ customers can save €50 on bookings made before 31 March at Center Parcs and Sunparks. Prices for Center Parcs Europe start from £68 per villa per night, and from £49 per villa per night at Sunparks. DFDS Seaways ferry crossings from Newcastle to Holland start from £159 for a car and 4 people, one way.

For the explorers out there, take the ferry from Harwich and enjoy the scenic drive to Copenhagen. Visit The Little Mermaid, enjoy the quaint cobbled streets and don’t miss Tivoli Gardens, the world’s oldest amusement park. Make the most of the car and drive out to the coast or explore the surrounding countryside. With a selection of top rated hotels to choose from, DFDS Seaways do the organising for you.

Prices for DFDS Seaways’ Cruise & Drive breaks are from £156pp and range from 4, 5 and 6 nights including 2 nights on board ship, carriage of your car, departing from Harwich and Newcastle. With flexible departure dates over the year there is something to suit all.

For further information go to www.dfds.co.uk/drive

For more information on the full range of short breaks from DFDS Seaways order a copy of the brand new Mini Cruise & Hotel breaks brochure, visit www.dfds.co.uk or call 0871 882 0886.

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.

To get in the spirit of the World Cup frenzy, DFDS Seaways are showing World Cup games on board to ensure that those avid football fans do not miss a second of the world class action!

Feast of Culinary Delights on EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise to Amsterdam

Imagine the finest chefs cooking special gourmet menus, cocktail masterclasses, tutored beer tastings and a mini food market while you sail to Amsterdam. DFDS Seaways is partnering with the renowned EAT! NewcastleGateshead festival of food and drink, for their EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise to Amsterdam.

Now in its fourth year, EAT! champions local North East producers, restaurants and culinary talent through a programme of adventurous special events.

Choose the EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise and enjoy a smorgasbord of fabulous foodie fun onboard.

Wander through the Food Heroes mini market featuring the North East’s best producers demonstrating their artisan skills, brush up your mixology skills with a cocktail masterclass, or whet your appetite at the cookery demonstration theatre on deck.

Then it’s a real treat for your tastebuds as North East star chefs Terry Laybourne (Café 21) and Dave Kennedy (Brasserie Black Door) join forces to showcase their culinary magic with the DFDS Seaways chefs in the galley kitchen. Expect exceptional gastronomic delights!

And if your senses can take any more stimulation, slip on your glad rags and head for the cocktail parties, or join Alistair Gilmour, award-winning beer writer, to taste beers from both sides of the North Sea.

But its not just haute cuisine for the adults, kids can get creative at chocolate art workshops run by North East chocolatier Davenport’s, and there’s even a giant ship-shaped cake for all to share.

After all the foodie fun, you arrive in Amsterdam the next morning, just after breakfast. With approximately five hours in this vibrant city, wander the canals, explore the museums and art galleries, enjoy a spot of shopping or simply sit back and relax, before you board the cruise ferry for your return journey to Newcastle and more gastronomic delights! What’s more, customers will be able to join a free food walking tour of NewcastleGateshead after the ferry docks on 20th June.

EAT! at Sea departs Newcastle upon Tyne on 18th June 2010. Prices start from £99pp and include two nights onboard in an en suite cabin, EAT! events as detailed, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and approximately 5 hours in Amsterdam.

But add the special meals and you can save up to 21% on bookings made before 10 May.

The Scandinavian and North East buffet plus breakfast on both crossings costs from only £117pp. While the exceptional gourmet à la carte dinner plus breakfast on both crossings costs from only £135pp. You can also choose the Scandinavian and North East buffet on one crossing and the exceptional gourmet dinner on the other crossing for a taste of both meal options.

For more information, or to book go to www.dfds.co.uk/eat or call 0871 882 0885.

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.

Feast of Culinary Delights on EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise to Amsterdam

Imagine the finest chefs cooking special gourmet menus, cocktail masterclasses, tutored beer tastings and a mini food market while you sail to Amsterdam. DFDS Seaways is partnering with the renowned EAT! NewcastleGateshead festival of food and drink, for their EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise to Amsterdam.

Now in its fourth year, EAT! champions local North East producers, restaurants and culinary talent through a programme of adventurous special events.

Choose the EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise and enjoy a smorgasbord of fabulous foodie fun onboard.

Wander through the Food Heroes mini market featuring the North East’s best producers demonstrating their artisan skills, brush up your mixology skills with a cocktail masterclass, or whet your appetite at the cookery demonstration theatre on deck.

Then it’s a real treat for your tastebuds as North East star chefs Terry Laybourne (Café 21) and Dave Kennedy (Brasserie Black Door) join forces to showcase their culinary magic with the DFDS Seaways chefs in the galley kitchen. Expect exceptional gastronomic delights!

And if your senses can take any more stimulation, slip on your glad rags and head for the cocktail parties, or join Alistair Gilmour, award-winning beer writer, to taste beers from both sides of the North Sea.

But its not just haute cuisine for the adults, kids can get creative at chocolate art workshops run by North East chocolatier Davenport’s, and there’s even a giant ship-shaped cake for all to share.

After all the foodie fun, you arrive in Amsterdam the next morning, just after breakfast. With approximately five hours in this vibrant city, wander the canals, explore the museums and art galleries, enjoy a spot of shopping or simply sit back and relax, before you board the cruise ferry for your return journey to Newcastle and more gastronomic delights! What’s more, customers will be able to join a free food walking tour of NewcastleGateshead after the ferry docks on 20th June.

EAT! at Sea departs Newcastle upon Tyne on 18th June 2010. Prices start from £99pp and include two nights onboard in an en suite cabin, EAT! events as detailed, coach transfers to and from Amsterdam city centre and approximately 5 hours in Amsterdam.
But add the special meals and you can save up to 21% on bookings made before 10 May.
The Scandinavian and North East buffet plus breakfast on both crossings costs from only £117pp. While the exceptional gourmet à la carte dinner plus breakfast on both crossings costs from only £135pp. You can also choose the Scandinavian and North East buffet on one crossing and the exceptional gourmet dinner on the other crossing for a taste of both meal options.
For more information, or to book go to www.dfds.co.uk/eat or call 0871 882 0885.

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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Menton – Mimosa and Lemon Festival
10 Feb 10
Trees laden with oranges and lemons, the scents of mimosa and genista in full bloom and the warmth of the sun in late February give a perfect escape from the northern winter. The Mimosa and Lemon Festival in Menton in the south of France, is a time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the vivid colours.

Huge fruity floats of oranges and lemons sway through the streets and sleepy Menton bursts into a riot of colour for this huge, annual festival. This year Menton celebrates the Musics of the World.

We soak up the atmosphere on our 8-day tour but also visit some secluded gardens of exceptional beauty among terraces of olive groves and citrus trees.

This year’s excellent crop of avocado are ready to pick. They thrive in Menton’s gentle microclimate as do subtropical plants being protected to the north by the Alpes Maritimes. We explore La Serre de la Madone, the garden created in the 1920s by Lawrence Johnston of Hidcote fame, and La Mortola, one of the greatest Riviera gardens just over the border in Italy.

Susan Worner Tours has only one room left on this eye-catching tour departing on 24 February. With a maximum of 20 in the group, fully guided by Susan Worner, this tour gives a wonderful insight into the botanical and historical places of this beautiful region. We stay in a comfortable, contemporary-style hotel, overlooking the old perched Italianate town and port.

The tour runs from 24 February – 03 March 2010. Flights from London Gatwick or Heathrow. £1185 per person, based on 2 people sharing, bed & breakfast with dinner on 3 evenings and 1 lunch.

Why not do something a little different and explore the habitants of the North Sea with DFDS Seaways. On this 2 night Mini Cruise you will have the opportunity to spot the dolphins, seals and sea birds and enjoy to interesting presentations from ORCA wildlife officers, all on your journey to Amsterdam.

A great trip for children and wildlife lovers, you will get the chance to touch a range of ‘sea-specimens’ such as bones, whale baleen, shells and seaweeds, enjoy deck watches and a range of other activities.

When you arrive into Amsterdam you will have the time to explore the quaint streets, tree lined canals and perhaps some museums. Enjoy a hot chocolate in one of the many on street cafes and sample local Dutch cuisine before making your way back to the cruise ferry.

You will have time to relax on your journey home with excellent onboard entertainment including a casino, a cinema, a range of bars and restaurants to choose from, live entertainment and Kids’ Club. You can then retreat to your en suite cabin for a comfortable nights sleep.

2 nights from £69pp, based on 4 sharing. Departures from Newcastle: every other day from 2nd April to 29th September

What’s Included

• Pre departure greeting in terminal building

• 2 nights on board 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

• Optional sightseeing tour

DFDS Seaways has launched its Mini Cruises & Hotel Breaks 2010 brochure with an extensive range of inspiring new value for money cruise break ideas for 2010. Departures are from Newcastle and Harwich with lead in prices of £69pp for a two night Mini Cruise break.

The new brochure highlights the ever popular Mini Cruises, cosmopolitan city breaks with a hotel stay, family adventures, cultural breaks and trips with a car to destinations across Europe. There’s something for everyone including families, couples or groups of friends.

Andrew Crowe, Head of Sales at DFDS Seaways commented: “In 2010 we are building on the success of 2009. In addition to our traditional two night Mini Cruises and the three night Cruise & Hotel breaks, we are adding even more variety and choice of short breaks.

“We have 27 short breaks in the brochure, offering new and interesting short cruise breaks that will suit families, friends and groups. From themes such as St Patrick’s Day and Halloween, to destination breaks such as Keukenhof Gardens and the Spring Flower Festival in Holland, to Hamelin in Germany and Bruges in Belgium. The range has been developed following customer and agent feedback and we are confident it will give our customers even more reasons to travel with DFDS Seaways.”

Highlights of the new brochure include:

Mini Cruises

DFDS Seaways’ Mini Cruise breaks offer the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with the ever popular two night Mini Cruise break to Amsterdam from £69pp or Esbjerg in Denmark from £85pp. For further information on Mini Cruises for to www.dfds.co.uk/minicruises

Themed Mini Cruises

These variations on an Amsterdam Mini Cruise include special or themed onboard entertainment and include St Patrick’s Day ‘craic’, a romantic cruise and Halloween fun, all combined with a day in Amsterdam. To celebrate the EAT! festival of food and drink that takes place annually in NewcastleGateshead, DFDS Seaways are putting on a special themed EAT! at Sea Mini Cruise with star chefs Terry Laybourne and Dave Kennedy designing a special and exceptional menu – the perfect trip for foodies across the country. Lead in prices for Themed Mini Cruises are from only £69pp for two night break, plus coach transfers and a day in Amsterdam. For further information on Themed Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/theme

Special Mini Cruises

The range of breaks has been specially designed to offer trips focusing on history, tradition and culture, gardens and family fun. Cruises include trips to quaint Dutch town Alkmaar, a journey to Haarlem the city of flowers; enjoy Holland in bloom with the Keukenhof Gardens or Spring Flower Festival, and much more. Lead in prices from only £88pp for a two night break. For further information on Special Mini Cruises go to www.dfds.co.uk/special

Cruise & Hotel Breaks

The perfect way to explore some of Europe’s most cultural cities including Amsterdam, Esbjerg, Hamelin, Bruges and Brussels, all trips include two nights on board and overnight accommodation from a range of city centre hotels. Lead in prices are from £119pp. DFDS Seaways have also partnered up with Octopus Travel so that customers can receive up to 30% discount if they want to book their hotel independently. For further information on Cruise & Hotel Breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/hotel

Cruise & Drive Breaks

This is the ideal choice for people who like to get the most out of their short break and explore while enjoying a relaxing time away with the family or a loved one. All packages include carriage of a standard car. With breaks to medieval Ribe, wonderful Copenhagen, Legoland and Middlefart in Denmark, plus Centre Parcs Europe and Sunparks holiday villages across Europe, there is much to enjoy. Lead in prices are from £156pp and range from 4, 5 and 6 nights including two nights on board ship, plus carriage of a standard car, departing from both Newcastle and Harwich. With flexible departure dates over the year, there is something to suit all. For further information on Cruise & Drive Breaks go to www.dfds.co.uk/drive

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.

To get in the spirit of the World Cup frenzy, DFDS Seaways are showing World Cup games onboard to ensure that those avid football fans do not miss a second of the world class action!

Experience Holland from £88pp

Picturesque Holland has much to offer, and a Mini Cruise break with DFDS Seaways is a great way to get a taste of this cultural country.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam your break starts the moment you step onboard. Check in to the ensuite cabin and check out the live entertainment, shops, restaurants, bars and even cinema. Arriving in Holland in time for breakfast the next day, you have plenty of time to explore.

So choose from one of the products below and enjoy a break like no other.

Haarlem Mini Cruise – from £88pp

Departs Newcastle on 12/25 Feb, 5/26 March, 11 April, 30 May, 25 June, 26 July, 29 August, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec

A great alternative to Amsterdam, Haarlem is a quaint market city just 20 minutes from the DFDS Seaways’ port. Known as the city of flowers it is smaller, more relaxed version of Amsterdam, with cafés, bars, stylish sops and museums, yet retaining much of its 17th century layout. Visit the main square with its 14th century town hall, as well as the impressive 15th Century church St Bavokerk with its immense lead spire. Art lovers will enjoy the Frans Hals Museum with a fine collection of paintings from the Dutch masters, or head to the oldest museum in Europe – Teylers Museum – devoted to science and art.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment and coach transfers to and from Haarlem.

Traditional Holland Mini Cruise – from £91pp

Departs Newcastle on 15th May, 20th June and 4th September

Experience Holland, traditional Holland that is – windmills, clogs and cheese! Spend the morning in the open air museum, Zannse Schans, visiting traditional windmills, houses and clog makers. Then journey on to a cheese farm and then on to two of the country’s prettiest towns – Volendam and Edam.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, and coach transfers and entrance to the open air museum and cheese farm, plus trips to Volendam and Edam.

Alkmaar Cheese Festival Mini Cruise – from £109pp

Departs Newcastle on 27th May, 8th July and 19th August

Alkmaar’s historic town centre hasn’t changed really since the 17th century and with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and traditional gabled buildings it creates a fantastic atmosphere for the famous cheese market. Alkmaar’s Cheese Festival is one of Holland’s most popular tourist attractions. Peruse the stalls, watch the cheesemen bringing their wares on barrows, and taste samples of Dutch cheese. Or explore the restaurants, cosy bars, extensive shopping offering and interesting museums.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, coach transfers to and from Alkmaar.

Experience Holland from £88pp

Picturesque Holland has much to offer, and a Mini Cruise break with DFDS Seaways is a great way to get a taste of this cultural country.

Sailing from Newcastle to Amsterdam your break starts the moment you step onboard. Check in to the ensuite cabin and check out the live entertainment, shops, restaurants, bars and even cinema. Arriving in Holland in time for breakfast the next day, you have plenty of time to explore.

So choose from one of the products below and enjoy a break like no other.

Haarlem Mini Cruise – from £88pp

Departs Newcastle on 12/25 Feb, 5/26 March, 11 April, 30 May, 25 June, 26 July, 29 August, 24 Sept, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 17 Dec

A great alternative to Amsterdam, Haarlem is a quaint market city just 20 minutes from the DFDS Seaways’ port. Known as the city of flowers it is smaller, more relaxed version of Amsterdam, with cafés, bars, stylish sops and museums, yet retaining much of its 17th century layout. Visit the main square with its 14th century town hall, as well as the impressive 15th Century church St Bavokerk with its immense lead spire. Art lovers will enjoy the Frans Hals Museum with a fine collection of paintings from the Dutch masters, or head to the oldest museum in Europe – Teylers Museum – devoted to science and art.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment and coach transfers to and from Haarlem.

Traditional Holland Mini Cruise – from £91pp

Departs Newcastle on 15th May, 20th June and 4th September

Experience Holland, traditional Holland that is – windmills, clogs and cheese! Spend the morning in the open air museum, Zannse Schans, visiting traditional windmills, houses and clog makers. Then journey on to a cheese farm and then on to two of the country’s prettiest towns – Volendam and Edam.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, and coach transfers and entrance to the open air museum and cheese farm, plus trips to Volendam and Edam.

Alkmaar Cheese Festival Mini Cruise – from £109pp

Departs Newcastle on 27th May, 8th July and 19th August

Alkmaar’s historic town centre hasn’t changed really since the 17th century and with its pretty canals, cobbled streets and traditional gabled buildings it creates a fantastic atmosphere for the famous cheese market. Alkmaar’s Cheese Festival is one of Holland’s most popular tourist attractions. Peruse the stalls, watch the cheesemen bringing their wares on barrows, and taste samples of Dutch cheese. Or explore the restaurants, cosy bars, extensive shopping offering and interesting museums.

Prices include 2 nights onboard, live entertainment, coach transfers to and from Alkmaar.

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.

Europe’s fastest growing luxury river cruise operator, AMAWATERWAYS (0800 389-9811, www.amawaterways.co.uk) is offering free flights and transfers on selected spring 2010 river cruises, up to the value of £275 per person, for cruises on board its luxurious 5* river cruisers, based on 2 sharing. All prices include breakfast, lunch, dinner with free flowing wine, free use of on board bicycles, guided tours and wi-fi.

Departing on 16th April, the company’s new `Enchanting Rhine’cruise, offers eight days’ sailing between Amsterdam and Basel with calls at Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Worms, Strasbourg and Breisach and costs £1335, cruise only, plus free flights and transfers.

For a spectacular and relaxing view of the spring bulbfields in Holland and Belgium the company’s `Tulip Time’ cruise, departing on 2nd and 5th April can be booked for £1275 per person, plus up to £275 towards flights and transfers, including a rail option.