Mini Cruise to Haarlem: Holland's Best Xmas Market

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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"Step into Christmas" as Haarlem hosts one of the Netherlands's largest (and best) Christmas markets! Home to cobbled streets, stunning architecture and winding waterways – the medieval city of Haarlem is one of the prettiest destinations in the festive period.

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

Return overnight ferry sailings

2 nights inside cabin accommodation (room upgrades available)

Meal package (2x Breakfast & 2x Dinner) available to pre-book

Onboard entertainment

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. Why not upgrade to an onboard meal package for an additional supplement, which includes your breakfast & evening meal?

Day 2

After disembarking this morning, we travel to the beautiful city of Haarlem. 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, home to over three hundred twinkling chalets, each offering artisan foods, handcrafted gifts, artwork and decorations. After some free time, we return to our cruise ferry, where another evening of entertainment awaits.

Day 3

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

DFDS Cruise Ferry

The vessels operating this overnight route are called cruise ferries because of their impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. DFDS prides itself on excellent customer service, and the crew 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 when you step onboard!

Facilities

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

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

Name	Address	Distance
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Mansfield	Bus Stop, Walkden Street Mansfield, NG18 1QN
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG