10 Reasons To Sail With DFDS Seaways
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DFDS Seaways have come up with 10 very good reasons why you should sail with them for your holiday.
1) Ferry travel can be cheaper than flying across the continent
Did you know that a family plus a car can travel across the north sea with DFDS Seaways from only £159 each way? No need to hire an unfamiliar car and pay the additional excesses and insurances - just take your own. Load it with everything you need for your holiday without worrying whether you can fit it into tiny suitcases.
2) No long queues or checking in 3 hours prior to departure
With DFDS Seaways, you only need to check-in 60-90 minutes prior to departure. No fuss, no waiting and no boredom which is a great way to start any holiday, especially if you are travelling with children!
3) Local Departure Ports
DFDS Seaways sails from Newcastle which is easily accessible from anywhere in the North of England or Scotland. They also operate from Harwich in the South East which tailers for guests travelling from the South. Either port connects the UK to Europe offering easy access to Germany, France, Belgium and beyond.
4) Stretch your legs
Travelling by ferry gives you space to walk around onboard and say goodbye to the often tight conditions experienced on planes. Visit the various restaurants and bars, enjoy some retail therapy in the onboard shops or go on deck and embrace the fresh sea air. Avoid being treated like cattle on-board a plane and enjoy the space, freedom and relaxation a ferry sailing offers. There's no hand luggage weight and size limits either.
5) Keeping the kids happy
Children will be kept amused with their own dedicated play area, videos, games, ball pool and, in the school holidays, a Pirate's Club with treasure hunts, magic and competitions. For older children and teenagers there's a games room with video games and a cinema too. If your kids are happy then you are happy and a ferry sailing is a sure way to ensure you arrive in a great mood.
6) Your pets don't have to be left behind
Some people avoid going on holiday as their pets often can't come with them. Avoid those sad eyes and take your pets on board with you! Pets can travel onboard as DFDS Seaways are part of the DEFRA approved Pets Travel Scheme. Check the DFDS Seaways and DEFRA website for details.
7) Perfect Overnight Breaks (also known as mini cruises)
Take a short mini-cruise break to Amsterdam and explore Holland's exciting capital. Sail overnight from Newcastle and spend a full day in Amsterdam before sailing back home overnight. It's way more fun than a hotel break in the UK as you can explore a major European destination for little more than it would cost for a hotel stay in London. Furthermore, you can extend your stay by booking a stay in an Amsterdam hotel when you make your booking and take advantage of exclusive discounted rates.
8) Travel in style
Why not add a touch of luxury with a one of the Commodore range of cabins? These cabins are more spacious and offer extra features, including 2, 3 or 4 berths with sea view, en suite bathroom with shower and WC, toiletries, hairdryer, TV radio, complimentary mini-bar and hot buffet breakfast. Exclusive use of the Commodore de Luxe lounge with complimentary drinks, snacks, internet access, TV and magazines is available with some upgrades.
9) Dine in Style
When travelling by ferry you're not restricted to eating cold sandwiches and crisps. At DFDS Seaways they pride themselves on the quality and range of our cuisine and all food is made fresh on board by our experienced chefs. Choose from the 'all-you-can-eat' international buffet, the a-la-carte menu or a snack or light meal from the cafe.
10) Fantastic On-Board Entertainment
After dinner there's live music from the resident band, a disco and a cabaret, or why not have a flutter in the casino or catch a movie in the onboard cinema. You are sadly mistaken if you think you'll even have a chance to be bored on-board a DFDS Seaways ferry!
Mini-Cruise Lines
Take a look at the wide range of great value mini-cruises available from each of these ferry lines. Visit their websites to check availability and prices as well as to book online.
Book online to take advantage of lower prices and exclusive online-only deals!
