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Easter escapes with DFDS Seaways
March 13, 2010 - Pack up those bags and escape this Easter with DFDS Seaways. Whether you want to take the family or go with your partner or friend, DFDS Seaways will have a short cruise break that will help you relax and leave you feeling refreshed.
From 2-night Mini Cruise breaks to Amsterdam in Holland or Esbjerg in Denmark, to 5-night River Cruise breaks to Holland and Belgium and much more. Departing from Newcastle or Harwich there is something to suit all tastes and budgets.
If you want a fun family break, then why not book a special Mini Cruise to visit Artis Zoo in Holland. Home to around 700 species of animals, the Artis Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Holland. From only £350 for a family of four and departing from April 1, this is the perfect Easter getaway.
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Take to the slopes with DFDS Seaways
February 4, 2010 - Enjoy skiing but don't want the hassle of hauling your ski bags to the airport, only to find out you have to pay for extra luggage, and then worry about the car hire when you get to the other side? Then do it the easy way with DFDS Seaways and pack up the car and the kids and enjoy a relaxing cruise to Europe before venturing onto some top ski destinations.
From only £139 for a car and two passengers one way, this is certainly a cheaper option for that energetic ski holiday, with no car hire costs and no luggage restrictions.
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Go Wild with ORCA and DFDS Seaways
February 4, 2010 - DFDS Seaways is taking to the water again with whale and dolphin charity ORCA to spot the exciting inhabitants of the North Sea.
All passengers on King of Scandinavia, travelling every other day between Newcastle and Amsterdam from April to September, will be able to enjoy a wildlife watching experience led by an expert ORCA Wildlife Officer.
The Wildlife Officer will give lively presentations, organise deck watches and point out any animals and sea-birds found in the North Sea, as well as running children's activities.
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2009 - a Ferry Good Year for DFDS Seaways
January 13, 2010 - As DFDS Seaways gets ready to mark the 15th anniversary of its Newcastle to Amsterdam route, the leading cruise ferry operator is also celebrating the culmination of the route's most successful year on record for passengers travelling.
DFDS Seaways launched the daily service between Newcastle and IJmuiden, the port outside Amsterdam, on May 18, 1995, and the service has provided a vital link between the North East and Northern Europe ever since.
Despite the UK travel industry experiencing a turbulent past 12 months DFDS Seaways has bucked the trend with an increase in passenger numbers of ten per cent, with 531,000 travelling on the route in 2009.
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DFDS Seaways scoops travel Oscar again
October 26, 2009 - DFDS Seaways has captured the Oscar of the travel industry for the third successive year. At the recent World Travel Award ceremony in Portugal, it was voted Europe's Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009, the highest accolade within the travel industry.
The awards ceremony celebrates success in the travel industry with awards that are voted for by over 170,000 travel industry professionals.
DFDS Seaways head of sales Andrew Crowe Said: "This really demonstrates that DFDS Seaways is recognised by the industry to be excelling in the service that we offer our customers, both in terms of the range of products we offer as well as the onboard experience on our cruise ferries."
John Crummie, UK managing director, added: "We are leading the way within the industry for quality ferry operations."

2010 Holidays launched
October 23, 2009 - DFDS Seaways Cruise Ferry and Holiday programme for 2010 is packed full of great European getaways and there is a new way of booking to make sure you get the best choice and best value for money in 2010.
A new concept for booking holidays means there is even great choice of destinations across Europe. Teaming up with leading European accommodation providers, DFDS Seaways is offering customers the greatest flexibility so you can create your perfect holiday from an even greater range of holidays at fantastic prices.
Whether it's a fun-filled family holiday to a European Center Parcs, a quiet and relaxing cottage holiday, or action-packed touring holiday, there is something to suit. Alternatively just book your crossings with DFDS Seaways and organise the rest of your holiday separately. With cruise ferries travelling to Holland and Denmark, you have a choice of routes and ways to get to the continent.
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2009 value-for-money Holiday Collection
November 18, 2008 - DFDS Seaways 2009 Holiday Collection features some inspiring new value for money holiday ideas.
Whether it is a quiet and relaxing cottage holiday by the coast, a romantic river cruise, or fun filled adventure at Center Parcs Europe, DFDS Seaways has something to suit families, couples and groups too.
There's an extensive range of ferry inclusive holidays across Holland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Sweden and France. What's more - you have the added convenience of being able to take your own car, so you can take everything you need with you. DFDS Seaways offers the greatest flexibility so you can create your perfect holiday from the range available.
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Special mini cruises with DFDS Seaways
November 18, 2008 - Holland is the land of beautiful flowers and quaint traditions and DFDS Seaways has introduced five new special mini cruise breaks to view the flowers and the country in all its vibrant glory.
Sailing overnight from Newcastle in a comfortable two berth, inside en-suite cabin, sit back and relax, as you enjoy your cruise on board one of DFDS Seaways' cruise ferries.
With DFDS Seaways your break truly starts the moment you step on board. Simply check into your cabin and relax. With shops, cinemas, live entertainment, bars and restaurants including a la carte dining and the sumptuous all you can eat Seven Seas Scandinavian buffet, there is something to accommodate all.
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3-night Orca whale cruises from just £67pp
Enjoy this exclusive DFDS Orca Wildlife Package and make your cruise break from Newcastle to Bergen extra special.
The package includes a wildlife presentation, an hour's storytelling for the kids and a chance to watch wildlife on deck - where you may see whales, dolphins or seals and handle various sea creatures with the Hands on Experience.
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Cheap crossings to Europe and Scandinavia
This winter, take your car to Europe and enjoy long lazy summer days on the continent, with DFDS Seaways.
There are fantastic offers on sea crossings to Esbjerg in Denmark, and Ijmuiden (Amsterdam) in Holland. Use these ports as your gateway to explore not just this country, but drive down to France and the Mediterranean. 
No hassle with airport queues, delays, baggage restrictions and stress. Just pack up the car and head off on your holiday with everything you need.
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Short Cruise Breaks - Take a Break from Reality
We are all living life at such a fast pace, that short cruise breaks to relax and reflect are a necessity. Escape the rat race for lazy days in stunning locations with DFDS Seaways collection of short cruise breaks 2009.
The short cruise break programme includes an extensive range from stunning city cruise breaks wonderful European cities, to superior short cruise breaks in stunning locations and family activity cruise breaks.
With prices starting from £49, low price upgrades and add ons you are sure to find the perfect trip for you. And with DFDS Seaways' flexible and secure online booking procedures if you book early and online, you travel for less.
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