Amsterdam to Newcastle Ferry
What makes this route special:
You sleep on board and arrive in Newcastle in the morning, rested and ready for the day.
You can take your own car, so your luggage and transport arrive with you.
You land in North East England, with Scotland and Edinburgh a couple of hours' drive from the port.
Amsterdam to Newcastle Ferry Tickets
On board
Cruise-style ferries on this route have restaurants, bars, shops and live entertainment. Wi-Fi is sold on board as packages. Facilities vary by operator and vessel, so check what your ship offers.
Cabins
A cabin is required, so you choose one when you book. Standard cabins are inside and en suite. You can upgrade to a sea view cabin, a double bed cabin, an economy bunk cabin for several people or a premium cabin. A cabin means a private place to sleep, a shower and a proper rest before you land.
Arrival, time and documents
On arrival, all passengers leave the ship, and the vehicle deck opens shortly before mooring. Announcements tell you when to go. Breakfast is served until the ship docks.
Newcastle is 1 hour behind Amsterdam, so put your clock back by 1 hour when you arrive. You enter the UK on this route, so every passenger needs a valid passport, and most visitors who are not British or Irish citizens also need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation. Have your papers ready, as there may be a wait at border control.
Amsterdam to Newcastle Route Map
- AmsterdamSluisplein, IJmuiden aan Zee, IJmuiden, Velsen, North Holland, Netherlands, 1975 AG, NetherlandsNLD
- NewcastlePort of Tyne International Passenger Terminal, Coble Dene, Meadow Well, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North East, England, NE29 6BF, United KingdomGBR
Departing from Amsterdam
By car, Amsterdam Terminal is reached via the A9 and A22 motorways or the N202 from the west of Amsterdam. Without a car, bus 382 runs from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and bus 385 from Haarlem Centraal to IJmuiden.
A fenced car park with camera surveillance is next to the terminal and can be booked before departure. It closes once the ship leaves and reopens when it returns. Vehicles are carried, and check-in for passengers and vehicles closes 45 minutes before departure, so arrive well before then. Check your booking confirmation for your check-in time.
For facilities, parking and transfers, see the Amsterdam port page.
Arriving in Newcastle
From the terminal, drivers can join the A19 through the Tyne Tunnel or take the A1058 towards Newcastle. Without a car, Percy Main Metro station is about a 20-minute walk away, a transfer bus runs to Newcastle Central Station, and taxis are available for local journeys.
Scotland is within reach by road: Edinburgh is a couple of hours' drive from the port.
Newcastle International Airport is the nearest airport, about 30 minutes away by car or taxi. It can also be reached by Metro, changing at South Gosforth.
If the overnight crossing does not suit your plans, direct flights also link Newcastle Airport with Amsterdam Schiphol.
For parking, facilities and onward travel, see the Newcastle port page.