Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 2

Our stay at the IBIS Amsterdam Central Station also included breakfast, so we both grabbed a bite on our second day before heading out. There was something for everyone, from fresh fruit and yoghurt to sausages and scrambled eggs. I decided to have toast with jam and then a canal boat full of pain au…

Exploring Amsterdam With DFDS Part 1

I’d sailed with DFDS several times, but this would be my first experience at using the coach transfer service from Newcastle city centre. The bus stop was in a convenient location (directly opposite Central Station) and boarding was easy. Although TravelShopGirl (Marian) and I had stayed in the city the night before, if you were…

A Pre-Cruise Stay In Newcastle Upon-Tyne

Newcastle upon-Tyne is a city full of life and vibrancy and it’s a place that I am proud to call home. In recent years, cruising from Port of Tyne has increased in popularity and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Cruise & Maritime Voyages and Thomson Cruises regularly have several embarkations from the city each year. It’s…

A Post-Cruise City Break In Amsterdam

I recently boarded Crystal Symphony for a 4-night cruise and our disembarkation port was Amsterdam. I absolutely love the Netherlands, Amsterdam in particular, so it was the perfect excuse to spend a few days in the city on a post-cruise break with my friend and fellow travel blogger, TravelShopGirl. We stayed at the Ibis Amsterdam…

Fire Aboard North Sea Ferry King Seaways

Reports came in last night about a fire aboard DFDS Seaways, King Seaways as she sailed her regular route from North Shields to Ijmuiden. My first thought lay with those onboard, you glimpse a headline regarding a ship being on fire and always fear the worst, then give the strong winds we are having in…

Amsterdam Christmas Markets

This trip would see me spend a full day, evening and half a day in the beautiful city of Amsterdam. I opted to do the mini-cruise which included an overnight stay in the city, sometimes you need just a little more time to explore and soak it all up. I stayed at the Ibis hotel…

DFDS Seaways King and Princess

Yesterday I returned from a wonderful Amsterdam short break with DFDS Seaways. This was my second time sailing with the company and again I was pleasantly surprised. I made my outward journey aboard King Seaways and my return journey aboard Princess Seaways. I left Port of Tyne on Thursday aboard the King and I have…

This Time Next Week Amsterdam

This time next week I will be once again exploring the wonderful city of Amsterdam and I am really looking forward to it. I am travelling with DFDS Seaways aboard King Seaways for my outward journey and Princess Seaways for my return journey. It should be fun and I am excited to once again be…

DFDS Seaways To Amsterdam

 Hello from Amsterdam!! Yesterday was the start of another exciting adventure but this time with a twist. There is a cruise involved but I actually started my journey aboard DFDS Seaways, Princess Seaways. She sailed me overnight to Amsterdam where I am staying until tomorrow morning. I checked-in at 3.30pm and was soon on board…