Newcastle to Amsterdam Cruise SHOCKED Me! This is What to Expect…

[@Aphhalliday89]

Did the ferry for the first time myself last year to see a Dutch progressive heavy metal band in Tilburg. Its an incredible, relaxing, easy experience. I'm autistic myself and sometimes travel can be a big stresser for me personally but wow I loved the time over there in the Netherlands, everyone's so friendly so much so I've got two trips planned next year to see bands again over there.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@Mr.K.Dilkington]

No doubt at 013! Let me know if you need any tips for Tillywood! Random fact, they say “how do” in this area as a way of saying goodbye….one theory is the it was caused by the big Yorkshire regiment that served in operation market garden in the 2nd world war 🤷‍♂️

[@NorthumberlandSnapper]

Cracking video fella. Really enjoyed following your trip from Shields to Amsterdam. You've persuaded me that I really must give it a go.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@rachelm1286]

Having travelled this way 12 times in 4 years I highly recommend asking for an upgrade on your cabin once on board. This time we went all out and spent €130 to upgrade to commodore deluxe but that gave us access to the private lounge with free snacks, wine, beer coffee etc. 😊 although with the dinner buffet we really didnt need much. The DFDS staff are just great too. Lovely vid

[@TynesideLife]

Great advice ☝️👍🏻

[@adrian29459]

Did this last year but got single journeys, stopping in Amsterdam for a few nights, the 4 hours just isn't long enough. The food & service on the boat, like you say is fantastic. In Amsterdam I recommend the Body Worlds exhibition for some fascinating human body dissections. I do wish they'd bring back the Norway service like they had in the 90s

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

Good to know spent a lot of time on ferries Harwich to the Hook was our Holland route.

[@richiehall4832]

Did this 20 years ago definitely gonna have to give this a go again mate, gonna drag wor lass up from Cheshire, can kids get in the night club ? Or better off leaving them at Hyem, 16, and 18 years old?

[@bertiewooster3326]

Great l really fancy the body dissections ..............

[@maisiemay2661]

Oo I was so travel sick I never tasted anything 😱

[@George-gg1ny]

They UK gov & powers that be want war with Russia, have NATO partnership with Norway but will not allow cheap sea travel to visit Scandinavia hmmm 🤔

[@Trond_travels]

I took this trip from Amsterdam to Newcastle in 2018. A lovely journey and a wonderful ferry. I miss the old ferry service between Newcastle and Bergen, had that trip and few times back in 90s. That service may return in 2026. Anyway, nice to see a bit different video 😊

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Me too. Seeing the Fjords was fulfilling !

[@FraserAtSea]

This looks like a wonderful experience - thanks for sharing with us!

[@derickl436]

We did this with our daughter last month although we stayed in Amsterdam for a few days. Absolutely brilliant trip and was so good we're doing it all again next year!

[@garywilkinson5161]

Really enjoyed the video Eddie. Really professionally done too. Well done.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@petersloan4059]

Thanks!

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you so much Peter 🙏👊🏻👍🏻

[@dylanmeyer6614]

Looks amazing. I used to live in the North East and really nice to see what is going on in the area and to hear the native accent. Keep doing what you are doing. Glad you had such a fulfilling journey and could share it.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@dianemoore4201]

Yes please..would love to see you+ Helen mooching round Amsterdam in few weeks. Great content in this video...very informative...and love your style--humble+ honest x

[@TynesideLife]

Aww thank you 🙏

[@trish8765]

Enjoyed this so much, think I might make a trip over from Carlisle to enjoy this trip to Amsterdam. Who would have thought it could be so easy to get to Europe from this end of the country. Looking forward to you making a video of your extended trip back there.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@VB-j4z]

Love your videos, you have a lovely voice and it’s nice to see someone so proud of, and promoting, their area so well! ❤ #northeast

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you 🙏 👊🏻👍🏻

[@cj4996]

Great video, as usual. I’m headed to Amsterdam for 4 nights next year, so a video from your trip would be awesome! All the best

[@daverutherford6401]

Hi Eddie, nice vid, when i lived in Hull we did the P&O mini cruise to Brugge and yeah it was spot on, when we boarded i went and seen the purser and upgraded our cabin to a commodore class for £50 extra it was well worth it, food was VERY good aswell and we had a canny time on board, i figured 4 hours wasn't enough in Brugge so extended our stay to 3 days with a rather nice and helpful hotel right in the centre, as an ex squaddie i knew Ypres was only a short train ride away so took the opportunity to visit and stay for the Last Post which was very moving. Personally i think these mini cruises are brilliant and was looking at sailing from the Tyne to Amsterdam myself , this video has confirmed i will be booking :) cheers Eddie.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@steve-marsh]

Fantastic video mate!

[@TynesideLife]

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[@peterlogan1623]

From a professional cameraman your video is awesome. Well shot , edited and narrated. I must do that trip.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you 🙏 👊🏻👍🏻

[@xJorx]

Loving the video so far, I alway love seeing the King and the Princess leave the Tyne and always wonder what is is like for those on board 😄 Thanks for this video! 👍

[@SupraSteve]

We've done DFDS once or twice a year for a long long time now and I genuinely don't have a single complaint about any of the trips. Fantastic value for money for the price of a night out

[@MsDTravelsx]

Done this journey a few times would always recommend getting the ferry over flying the atmosphere on board is amazing can also get off at Percy main metro and walk from there 😊

[@davidhenton8364]

Great video. Been thinking of doing that trip for years. Will look into it again. Look forward to the video of a few nights in Amsterdam as 4hrs would be a pain.

[@arkaywat11]

I did a mini cruise quite a few years ago which sadly they don't seem to do now. It was a night on the ferry, a night in a hotel in Amsterdam and another night on the ferry coming back. Arguably, back then, the nights on the ferry in the night club, casino (at the time) and restaurants were as good as, if not better than the night in Amsterdam.

[@grahamritchie7755]

Very impressed with the food and service spot on

[@dazlebluefrogify]

Hi mate great little video ,just found ya Channel so will be watching others you've done, with the scots your geordie accent is the one i like the best in the uk 😂😂

[@TynesideLife]

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[@timtaylor953]

Cracking video Eddy. Me and some mates were thinking of doing this, so thanks for all of the information, it's very imformative.

[@petercharnley7138]

Hello Eddie 👋 I've just found your channel mate & have sooooo enjoyed your Newcastle to Amsterdam & back video. What a lovely chap you are !! You're a man of the people Eddie & God love you for it. What a fantastic service DFDS offer & it's so reasonably priced too. I'd so love to go on your adventure one day. All the very best to you, to Helen & your team Newcastle United from a Preston North End ... nil 😉 fan X

[@TynesideLife]

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[@misimiki]

We took the ferry last year as a family of four. It was great and the food is fantastic as you say. I was surprised by the number of oil rigs we passed after dark with all their lights across the sea.

[@S.Y-a-ok]

I flew to Amsterdam about 30 years ago, had 3 nights. It was one of the best times of my life. Since then I didn't want to go back incase I tarnished the memories. After watching this I think I will be going back by Sea, from the Tyne. Thanks great video 🖖

[@TynesideLife]

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[@malmoran8643]

Amsterdam was so much better 30 years ago. There's still a great time to be had though , enjoy 👍

[@ianrobson5645]

The bar was more like a nightclub when I visited! It's great to do but you need longer than a few hours in Amsterdam! Great video & yes Filipinos are lovely people 😀

[@Lewis_Standing]

We did our first trip this year at Easter, beautiful place. We went to the tulip festival at keukenhoff, very busy on Easter Monday but lush. Stayed at a centre oarcs for 1/3rd thr cost of UK version. Did their big theme park at efteling. Did the windmills at kinderdijk. Lovely place, lovely people.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ocker2000]

My two teenage kids and I took our car from Amsterdam to Newcastle and back with DFDS past Spring 2024 vacation to visit Loch Ness. We loved the food and the experience with the crew. The three of us shared a luxury cabin. The service by the staff was excellent. Upon our return home I asked my young son what the best part of our vacation had been. He loved sailing on the ship the best part.

[@TynesideLife]

Thank you for sharing ☝️👍🏻

[@AndreasScout]

Oh yeah the buffets be it breakfast or dinner or lunch are always spot on. When i travelled to meetup with all my friends ( americans, dutch, french, British, Japanese) we took the overnight ferry to Belgium ( from there we did a Europe trip). the food was phenomenal! you could take as much of whatever you wanted beer, soda, wine, steak, fries, BBQ, fish it was great. Was Jeez 22 years ago. Oh this brings up a lot of memories. Thanks for the video Sir! have liked and subscribed and now commented hehe.

[@TynesideLife]

Welcome aboard 🫡👍🏻

[@allansmith5489]

Takes me back...Used to travel on that route regularly when I was posted in Germany for 11 years. Always good deals to be had and, as you say, the food is excellent. When I was younger I used to book a bunk in a shared cabin just for the lottery of seeing up what characters you'd end up with! .

[@WheelieGoodTV]

This is such a great video. Thanks for making it. I watch your vids as a fellow Geordie who moved to Ireland 23 years ago. I found your channel a few months ago and am hooked as I love seeing the Toon again and your accent is brilliant mate. Great work Keep it up. 👍 Cheers

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers bud ☝️👊🏻👍🏻

[@pauldunn1242]

Booked myself and my bike on the ferry this Summer and had a great experience, the staff were helpful and the ship was really clean and my cabin was fine. Spent about 9 days cycletouring The Netherlands and Belgium. But it wasn't cheap, £ 400 and that was an early bird deal in February.

[@kevinhughes2440]

Can't believe I haven't done this trip. Everything looks canny. Decent price. Must take wor lass sometime. Great video.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ToonArmyNL1892]

What is also interesting to know, is there are dog friendly cabins you can book used if you want to take your dogs with you. I live in Holland, about 15 minutes from the Ferry terminal and bought a working cocker spaniel in Blyth and brought it to Holland once it had all the jabs and was 15 weeks old

[@TynesideLife]

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[@frankbell6254]

Great watch, as are all you videos's on you tube,, your presentation is second to none !

[@TynesideLife]

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[@custa73burner]

Me and a few mates do that "cruise" every second year since 2005 (odd years) but we stay in North East Holland for 3 nights having a great time with a few Dutch mates who visit us every other year (even years). The whole service and experience on the ferry is excellent. We've never had any problems in all those years. Only down side was the sharp price increases on board in 2009 when the company decided to increase profits. We've had everything from flat calm crossings, to one particular crossing that was very rough, and quite uncomfortable.

[@mythai9593]

Nice 👍. Worked in Holland 25yrs-30yrs and loved doing the ferry but its been a long time, this has made me want to do it again 😊.

[@andyfreeman7441]

Very enjoyable video, loved your enthusiasm...just subscribed. I have done this mini-cruise several times over the years, always enjoyable. They have just spent a lot of money upgrading all of the cabins on the 2 ships on this route, first time I have seen what they have done......definitely looks brighter and fresher than before, can't want to go again sometime.

[@TynesideLife]

Welcome aboard Andy 😃

[@dkj6946]

I took this in 2017, while traveling to Newcastle from Singapore to attend a match (NUFC Fan) I was the only Asian on the cruise with the staff 😊 Good to know the cruise is still so clean after so many years

[@CarlF88]

Good video Eddie, originally watched for your NUFC videos then Newcastle City videos but would be good to see you do more like this, went to Amsterdam 2008 but was all a blur, definitely got me thinking of the ferry for a more chilled out trip there in future

[@TynesideLife]

Cheers Carl, I’m deliberately pivoting towards more videos on exploring and travel but still lots of local history and culture content. 👊🏻👍🏻

[@-fells-]

Cracking video Eddie. It would be interesting to explore old trade links from Newcastle to mainland Europe. Seeing as you like travelling, it could be a good excuse to visit similar cities and cultures! I think there used to be a ferry to Göteborg, Sweden or maybe it was just a trade route, anyway, at least I few people I've met from there noted an affinity with Newcastle...

[@TynesideLife]

Great ideas cheers 👊🏻👍🏻

[@tonkysue207]

Brilliant..really enjoyed this.

[@jimmyrabid]

Boogie On The Boat memories! Nice to see what it's like on a normal crossing. The food looks nice. Quite fancy this thanks for the vid brother

[@cannyexplorer5357]

Have fond memories over three decades ago when you could do mini cruises from Harwich. We did both trips to Esbjerg Norway and Bremen Germany a few times. Food was great then too.

[@jonathanthorpe1653]

Thank you for making this video. I'm actually doing the same journey myself to see my father. The information you have provided is very helpful. Until watching this video i had no idea what to expect. Thank you 🙏

[@TynesideLife]

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[@philgray1023]

This is how we go to Australia. Ferry to Ijmuiden, bus to Amsterdam, train to Schipol. The upgrade can be well worth it, except that you have to empty the mini bar and breakfast is worth the price of the upgrade. Great video. So well filmed and put together!

[@TynesideLife]

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[@claremaidofthewave251]

Hi, sorry to butt into your comment, my sister lives in Australia so I’m just wondering why you don’t fly from Newcastle airport rather than do it this way? Cheers.

[@TynesideLife]

@ hi Clare. There are a few reasons. Sometimes it’s cheaper but also, travelling isn’t always about getting to a destination. It’s about the journey too 👍🏻

[@claremaidofthewave251]

@ Hi Phil , thank you for your reply, yes all about the journey 👍🏻👌🏻

[@TynesideLife]

@ it’s Eddy 😅

[@awmcmanus]

Brilliant stuff thanks man love your style greetings from Cumbria

[@TynesideLife]

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[@TTRider88]

Great video, Eddy. I love Amsterdam.

[@philmundy1012]

Really enjoyed this , will watch more , thanks phil👍

[@TynesideLife]

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[@AllenMorris3]

What I remember most about my trip on that ferry was getting fish and chips on our way to the boat. The best fish and chips I have ever had.

[@markburns2545]

Wow, absolutely fantastic.....thank you so much for this.....respect....

[@TynesideLife]

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[@SNOWDONTRYFAN]

Always travel that route with my touring bicycle, great ship , great food , summer time its rocking , especially if you get hen parties traveling to Amsterdam !

[@matthewhand3887]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Travelling with family to the Netherlands in April through DFDS, looking forward to this amazing experience. Travelled by ferries many times, often preferred flying, but can't go wrong on the ferry

[@alistairnicholson1090]

Four of us did this trip September (2023). Absolutely brilliant. Would recommend anytime!

[@richardjames3356]

Never went to Amsterdam, but went to Hamburg years ago from Newcastle. That was a nice trip - its about 4 hours down the River Elbe once you reach the German coast, so the last bit of the ferry is like a sightseeing trip. Yes, some Amsterdam mooching would be appreciated! Hope you have a good trip next time you go.

[@wallsendwandera2999]

I travelled on that ferry in the summer when I took my motorcycle to Europe; the ferry was first class and you’re right about the food… brilliant. Love the Vlogs keep up the good work mate

[@TynesideLife]

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[@carstenh.2086]

Hello Eddy, your video is great. We meet each other on the ship. (I'm Carsten 🇩🇪) And, yes the Meal was absolutely amazing. Nobody will leave hungry out there. In the beginning at the Harbour my wife and I are for an Second in your film 😊 On 5th of December I'll be next time on the boat to Newcastle (mini cruise) I'm loving it.

[@TynesideLife]

Ahh hey Carsten, great to hear from you and meeting you on board! Loved the cruise and I can see you love it too 😃

[@carstenh.2086]

Yes, I am loving it. Especially when it's an special offer. From 5.12 to 7.12 I pay around 80£ each includes one meal. ​@@TynesideLife

[@TynesideLife]

@ that’s excellent! Do you book through DFDS, or do you have some tips to find cheaper deals?

[@carstenh.2086]

@TynesideLife Always dfds. Or p&o They've got very often Special offer with 50% discount on the cabin. The meal is always expensive. But I will have the breakfast in England so most I just book the cabin, the bus and one dinner. To Hull on P&O I never book meal's. In my opinion they are not worth it. (Sorry for my English, I try my best)

[@carstenh.2086]

On 6.12 I'll be in Newcastle again. If we meeting us, I'd like to explain how to book a bargain. Or do you know how I can give you my email address that just you could read it.

[@theskylab4623]

Eddie. Thats brilliant. What a great idea.

[@HerFatherDidntLikeMe]

Top quality entertaining, informative, content again.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@user-kf1he2pk3l]

Great video. I've sailed this route many times over the years, including the current ships a few times each. It's my favourite crossing to the Netherlands, even though I live in the Midlands 😂. When you consider the current ships are heading towards 40 years old, it shows just how well DFDS has looked after them and invested in them.

[@PodOfHeat]

Totally agree, the ships are immaculate and maintained to the highest standard

[@davymedd753]

Nice one Eddie, very informative as usual

[@davidpadgett28]

I loved going to amsterdam on the ferry but i felt by the time i settled in amsterdam and felt comfortable in the cafes it was time to go back to the boat think we got around 5 hours in Amsterdam will deffo be going back but would recommend staying a few nights

[@dennis.davide]

If Helen and you are in Amsterdam on a Wednesday, I recommend going to Het Concertgebouw (Classical Music) around noon for a free lunch concert. Beautiful concert hall, just amazing. But book your tickets in advance!

[@TynesideLife]

We are. Thanks for the recommendation Dennis 👍🏻

[@dennis.davide]

@@TynesideLife You're welcome!

[@RHR-221b]

*Thank you, Eddy! My Darling Mary and I took this (return) trip, circa 1995. Wonderful experience. Four days/three nights in Amsterdam at a basic, braw wee hotel, adjacent to the Rijksmuseum (recommended historical landmark).* _Too many positive 'stuff' to recall in a short time. Stay free. Rab and Mary._

[@TynesideLife]

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[@RHR-221b]

@@TynesideLife Thank you. Rab

[@jasonyoung7705]

I did this trip about 20 years ago, dressed as a gothic cowboy. I remember going into my cabin, and i could hear the 4 lads in the next room (there was a gap in the top of the wall), and one was trying to remember a different work for 'teacher'. After a minute of non of them being able to satisfy the question, I shouted up "Lecturer", and got the reply "THATS IT"! then a beer was passed over the wall to me. and 10 minutes later, we all went upto the various bars to get drunk. Was a good night. Next day was pure carnage. I went for a walk about 8am, and it was drunked passed out bodies everywhere.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ChristopherCroft-mg5kv]

New subscriber and just wanted to say that I really enjoyed that. All the best for you, your family and the channel for the future.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@Karen.L.771]

great video I would love to try this journey, maybe you could show some lovely hotels to stay in next time you go, I've always wanted to visit the tulip fields,

[@OrijinaruBTC]

There's a ferry port here in Plymouth that regularly sails to France and Spain that has mini cruises similar to the one you went on that I've always been tempted to try so maybe I will after watching how much fun you had on your video.

[@biggypsy75]

I was looking for an adventure for me my missies n boy,SOLD looks great going to book,great video mate enjoyed the lot.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ScottMurray-ce6iw]

I did that run with a mate on motorbikes in 2013. Wow, it has improved a whole lot. i remember the evening meal being massively expensive, so we 'tanked up' in the Brewers Fayre right next to the port. The breakfast before we docked in Imjuden was AWFUL, but I can't function without brekky. On the return leg we stopped at a greasy spoon on the A69 and got a FANTASTIC breakfast. You got a far better package than we did. For the Jockanese, it's a better run than hours and hours on motorways. Great video, would have loved to have seen those moves on the dance floor.

[@tonyclark7588]

Hello Eddie, great video! Ijmuiden is pronounced aye-mouw-den by the way

[@alexmousley7213]

Interesting video- I didn't know about that ferry crossing- fantastic food on offer, too! I briefly lived in Amsterdam, it's a great little city- obviously a lot of Brits tend to end up in coffee shops or the red light district, but there's so much more to do than those. Amsterdam is great to walk or cycle round, there are, of course, the trams. Weather is similar to the UK, perhaps a it colder as it's below sea level. Queen's day (the Dutch Queen's birthday) is wild, but will require booking well ahead.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@greensteezy]

Its Kingsday now because we dont have a Queen anymore haha. So be sure to check the right date.😂

[@jimmyd12001]

I'm really surprised at how posh it is on board. I didn't expect that. And yeah please do a vlog when you go back with your lass 👍

[@MrLampbus]

My wife and I are heading back to the UK for a few days after Christmas ... Driving from Berlin to Newcastle and cutting out all the tedious "south" of the UK this ferry is a no - brainer. We use it approx once or twice a year :) In the past we have done the Hull Rotterdam ferry and once we did the tunnel as we were heading into France. When we moved to Berlin, we even took our cats in the cabin with us (at special request with DFDS).

[@TynesideLife]

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[@ThomasHawes-q7f]

Eddie hope you enjoy your trip done the same trip about 30years ago and stopped for three days loved it 😊😊😊

[@willmcallister8464]

A friend of mine lives just outside Amsterdam so will be doing this trip shortly. Be nice to see North Shields from the boat as my dad came from there

[@ellievanderheide1926]

Nice! I would love to do this in reverse. From the Netherlands to the UK and back. I have never been to the UK. It is on my bucketlist. There are so many places i would like to go to. So i guess i need to start with Londen. 😊

[@alasdaircook5673]

A few years ago I did the New Year mini cruise and it was all inclusive with a Gala dinner on New Years Eve whilst on our way back to Newcastle. I can't remember how much it cost but it was good value.

[@stipojovic5830]

Planning of taking this trip from Holland to the UK. Have been 3 times from the Hoek of Holland to Harwich (from there by bus to London) with Stena Line and the service and food were just as good as you had on your trip. I was thinking of booking the trip from Ijmuiden to Newcastle and your video made me for 100% decide to do so. Nice, clear and lovely video so thanks a million from Stipo from Holland. PS how on earth did you manage to film all of these empty streets in Amsterdam??? Never ever have seen them so without Dutchies and tourists hahaha. But i can imagine if you are not from Holland, Amsterdam is a must see.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@richs180]

Done this return trip twice as my partner is German and we moved to the North East from Kent last year. We will always use this to get to Germany now. I like the drive through the Netherlands and especially Germany. We went in October and the trip out was very rough. Made sure we had some tablets for the return. Beats the Eurotunnel and driving up through France and Belgium. Great video. Glad KZbin put it in my recommendations. Subscribed.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@alexthorpe2522]

Went with the family last year. They had a deal on and it was £55 per person for the same trip. We asked for a sea view and our cabin was facing forwards and just underneath the bridge. We had great views for the entire voyage. I worried it might be a bit rough but everything was great.

[@dawncunningham1214]

I completely agree the food is amazing, the staff are amazing too! I love everything about this cruise and for the price 😱 we do it about 3-4 time a year. Can’t fault it ❤ thanks for posting eddie

[@TynesideLife]

Think I’ll make it a regular too Dawn 👍🏻

[@dawncunningham1214]

@ we are doing Xmas for the first time…looking forward to a festive ship! Hope it’s not too rough!! We have never had a bad crossing so have been lucky at any time of year

[@TynesideLife]

@@dawncunningham1214 aye, we’ll be there in December too but flying on this occasion

[@dawncunningham1214]

@@TynesideLife forgot to mention, if u are looking for things to do then I would really recommend the Ajax stadium tour…we loved it! Just a few metro stops from central station so so easy to get to

[@TynesideLife]

@@dawncunningham1214 great idea! I can do a video about it too 👍🏻

[@Big-G-Photography]

Alreet bonny lad great video. I did that trip a while ago now about 2003. Back then there was this sea-cat hydrofoil that took you down the river from the same port and you were almost in the same spot really in just a couple of mins. If I remember right there was a bar run by an old matelot right where you were filming from and he had loads of plaques of Navy Ships and even my old Sqn was on his wall too. The ship looked cracking and got me thinking about taking wor lass over. We live up in Elgin in the North of Scotland but i used to live over the road in Percy Main and know the area well. Thanks for the great video mate, keep up the good work.

[@TynesideLife]

Thanks for sharing Graeme 👊🏻👍🏻

[@victorthirlwell6216]

Thanks eddy looks great thank you

[@TheTeessideTravellerUK]

Excellent video mate. I’ve subscribed.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@classiccarsandlifestyle]

Great video. My wife and I have travelled to England during 30 years 3 or 4 times a year but never took this ferry. We choose for Hook of Holland-Harwich or Calais Dover or in the old days the Hoverspeed. Not to forget Zeebrugge to Sheerness.

[@DSTWizz]

Have to agree completely about the standards onboard. I've done this journey a few times now, both to Amsterdam itself but also taking my bike or public transport (all very reasonably priced) to Haarlem, Leiden (which is particularly gorgeous), The Hague and Delft. The ferry crossing with DFDS is part of the pleasure in visiting the Netherlands. As a cyclist, it's pure joy of course!

[@TynesideLife]

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[@guestandsons]

One of the last trips I did with my partner on this boat before she succumbed to Ovarian cancer. Had an absolutely amazing time & well worth doing the trip.

[@TynesideLife]

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[@azzakabdel8565]

Lovely personality very good character l really enjoy your video this deserve million view don't stop

[@TynesideLife]

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[@woggathachristie]

hope you managed to sleep on the ferry ok eddie, i didnt when the wife and i went a few years back, due to the couple next door shagging most of the night!! it was really busy on the trip going out when i went too, with most people there for the overnight trip, with a few hours in the city, but we stayed in amsterdam for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it! the boat was a lot quieter coming back too, as the party goers had already come back the previous night!

[@jamiep61]

Thank you for filming the video 😊

[@MONTY-MAGPIE]

Brave man getting off at meadow well metro, its rough round there m8. Another cracking upload 👌🏻

[@jonodunn2592]

lol it’s really not

[@steveberry1826]

Thanks for taking me along, enjoy your pints.

[@BIGV710]

i have been on them loads of timeswith being a truck driver its better than driving down to dover then drive from calais to holland and beyond

[@stephd5047]

Another great video Eddy 🎉

[@andybrown3508]

Great video eddy . Good insight to travelling on the ferry ⛴️. Yes would love you to do more videos like this one . 👍

[@TynesideLife]

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[@jan-ss1br]

I live in South Shields and see the ferry coming in and out obviously daily…. It’s over 40 years since I’ve been on the Ferry which also went to Denmark then…. We went to Esjberg. I’m impressed with the Ferry now looks great.