Mini Cruise to Haarlem: Holland's Best Market C1

Explore Haarlem’s inner city and "Step into Christmas" as it is transformed into one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands! Home to cobbled streets and winding waterways - the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the Netherlands.

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Explore Haarlem’s inner city and “Step into Christmas” as it is transformed into one of the largest Christmas markets in the Netherlands! Home to cobbled streets and winding waterways – the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the Netherlands.

Includes

Return ferry sailing

Coach travel throughout

2 nights inside cabin accommodation

Entertainment on board

Excursion to Haarlem Christmas Market

DAY 1

We travel to Newcastle, where we will board our DFDS cruise ferry. After settling into your cabin, enjoy the various facilities and entertainment on board as we sail into the night.

DAY 2

This morning we travel to the beautiful city of Haarlem for free time. Voted as one of the best shopping cities in the Netherlands, Haarlem is the perfect place to pick up a stocking filler or two! Your first stop should be the city's 'Gouden Straatjes' (streets of gold), where you'll find everything from independent boutiques to big brands. Afterwards, follow the traditional, festive music as it guides you towards the Christmas Market which features around 300 twinkling chalets offering artisan foods, handcrafted gifts, artwork and decorations. After some free time, we return to our cruise ferry for another evening of entertainment.

DAY 3

We retrace our footsteps back home, on board our comfortable coach.

DFDS Ferry

Sun Deck, Bars, Restaurants, Casino, Game Room, Cinema, Observation Lounge, Massage Chairs, Slot Machines, Kids Club

Enjoy sailing between Newcastle and Amsterdam with DFDS, Europe’s leading Ferry Operator 2012 – 2019 and the World’s Leading Ferry Operator 2011 – 2019.

The vessels operating this overnight route are called cruise ferries because of their impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. DFDS pride themselves on excellent customer service and the members on board are there to make your crossing memorable and enjoyable. From delicious cuisine to exciting live entertainment and cosy bars your break will begin the moment you step onboard!

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton Hall St	Alfreton Bus Station Hall Street, Alfreton Derbyshire
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Beeston Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
East Midlands Parkway	East Midlands Parkway Nottingham, NG11 0EB
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA