Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry Route
This overnight ferry takes you from Newcastle, on the River Tyne, to IJmuiden, the sea port for Amsterdam and the Dutch coast. It sails every day, with 1 sailing a day, and the crossing takes about 15 hours 45 minutes.
What makes this route special:
You wake up in the Netherlands, within 40 minutes by road of Amsterdam city centre.
You can take your own car with no baggage limits, ready to drive on into Europe.
From IJmuiden you can head on to Brussels, the Rhine and Moselle valleys or the Alps.
Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry Timetable
Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry Tickets
Ferries leave Newcastle every day, with 1 sailing a day. The return from Amsterdam sails every day, with 1 sailing a day, so check your dates if you plan a round trip. The crossing takes about 15 hours 45 minutes.
Cabins and facilities
A cabin is required, so you choose one when you book. Standard cabins are inside and en suite, and upgrades include sea view, double bed, economy bunk and premium cabins. The ships also have restaurants, bars, shops and live entertainment, and Wi-Fi is sold on board. Facilities vary by operator and vessel.
Arriving in the Netherlands
After a night at sea, breakfast is served until the ship docks. Then all passengers leave the ship, and drivers return to the vehicle deck when announcements say so. Amsterdam is 1 hour ahead of Newcastle, so put your clock forward by 1 hour.
Border and documents
You enter the Schengen area on this route. Every passenger needs a valid passport, or a national identity card if they are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen. Drivers also need their driving licence and vehicle documents.
Travellers who are not EU, EEA or Swiss citizens are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and a photo, so allow extra time at the border.
A British passport must be issued less than 10 years before you enter and valid for at least 3 months after you plan to leave. A separate ETIAS travel authorisation is planned. Check the official government website for up-to-date information.
Newcastle to Amsterdam Ferry Companies
Newcastle to Amsterdam Route Map
- NewcastlePort of Tyne International Passenger Terminal, Coble Dene, Meadow Well, North Shields, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, North East, England, NE29 6BF, United KingdomGBR
- AmsterdamFelison Ferry Terminal, Sluisplein, IJmuiden aan Zee, IJmuiden, Velsen, North Holland, Netherlands, 1975 AG, NetherlandsNLD
Departing from Newcastle
By car, follow the signs northbound on the A19 to the terminal at Royal Quays in North Shields; the sat nav postcode is NE29 6EE. The Port of Tyne's secure car park is in the terminal area, behind barriers and under 24-hour CCTV. Spaces cannot be booked in advance, but there is ample room.
Without a car, take the Metro to Northumberland Park, Percy Main or North Shields, all with a bus link to the port. Percy Main is about a 20-minute walk away. A transfer bus also leaves from Bewick Street, opposite Newcastle Central Station.
Check-in opens about 3 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before it. Vehicles are carried, and foot passengers can book too. For facilities and parking, see the Newcastle port page.
Arriving in Amsterdam
The ferry docks at Sluisplein in IJmuiden, on the North Sea coast west of Amsterdam. Drivers head towards Amsterdam and the motorway network from here. Without a car, a coach links the terminal with De Ruijterkade Oost near Amsterdam Central Station, or you can take a local bus to Beverwijk and continue by train. Taxis are also available.
Haarlem is about 20 minutes away by road. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is about 25 km from the terminal and 25 to 30 minutes by road, so a taxi or car is the fastest way there.
If the overnight crossing does not suit your plans, direct flights also link Newcastle Airport with Amsterdam Schiphol. For facilities and parking, see the Amsterdam port page.