2 night Mini Cruise Break to Denmark £84 for 2

tudorfan22

Book a mini cruise break to Esbjerg in Denmark on selected dates this winter, and one pays, one goes free with this fantastic 2 for 1 offer. Book by 1st March

http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/Relaxing_Getaway_Short_Breaks/Mini_Cruise_Breaks/2-for-1-mini-cruises-denmark

not very long actually in Denmark, but really cheap none the less

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sirbrainy

Looks like you get 5 hours there but 40 hours in the boat?

Plus TV, breakfast, dinner all cost a bomb

linz

I'm quite tempted by this offer, it's something i've never done before, well, apart from the car ferry to France!

I don't quite understand how the lowest price offer doesn't include meals though. How are people able to eat if they book at £84?

Has anyone been on one of these types of ships before who can shed some light as to how people are able to get around booking at the low rate? I've had a look around the website but can't seem to find anything.

Doc_N

linz wrote: »

I'm quite tempted by this offer, it's something i've never done before, well, apart from the car ferry to France!

I don't quite understand how the lowest price offer doesn't include meals though. How are people able to eat if they book at £84?

Has anyone been on one of these types of ships before who can shed some light as to how people are able to get around booking at the low rate? I've had a look around the website but can't seem to find anything.

Used to do these crossings fairly often a few years ago. Stopped using DFDS, though, as the ships got ropier and ropier. Perhaps they've improved.

They make their money from sales of meals - prices on the high side, but the food used to be good. Best of all were the Danish Pastries, baked on board. British ones are dreadful. Danish ones (and these) are stunningly good.

A pleasant trip if the sea's calm. Diabolical if it isn't. I remember one really unpleasant journey when 75% of the passengers were throwing up - not nice.

You do have to wonder whether such a long sea journey's worth it, though, for such a short time ashore. Denmark's a wonderful country, but this doesn't do it justice.

supers

I have been on the amsterdam cruise it was a few years ago, there is restaurants on board where you can get food a bit pricey i think and free entertainment in the evenings.I seem to remember we upgraded to a commodore room with breakfast included in the price then paid for a evening meal but you would be wise when you get onboard to book a table, otherwise you pay for breakfast etc.I would give them a ring and ask what you need to know first then see if you can get any cashback and book online.It worked out cheaper to have the commodore room at the time when i rang to book.The only thing is ( not enough time when you get there.)

linz

Thanks both, so really someone could either pay the £84 for 2 for room only and book tables and pay on board, or pay more for meals beforehand ? I take it the only places for food are the restaurants on board where the people who have paid for meals will be sat. I'll have a think and may ring them & ask what the difference is, thanks again.

daisygrabber

We went on one of these a few years ago but had a full day on dry land to be taken to Legoland :-)
We had to pay for our meals but there were about 3 different eateries on board, different food & prices and all super quality and good value. When you have so long on the boat, you might as well stretch your meals out! The Scandinavian buffets were the most expensive but best value, we were there hours!!!
Also, lots of entertainment included & a cocktail bar!
However, the main attraction for us was the trip to Legoland. I don't like sitting on a boat that much to do it just for a 5 hour wander round.

kev2050

P&O have 2 for 1 over winter as well around the same price, I've been from Hull to Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Bruges. I think they are excellent value for money, and it doesn't have to cost you a fortune on board. You're only going away for 2 days, so if you can get by by taking sandwiches and pot snacks (don't forget the travel kettle!), then you're not spending much. Not the healthiest option, but the most moneysaving. Don't forget part of a day of that is in another country where there will be plenty of food options available.

The Hull mini cruises have discounted alcohol and tobacco offers on board, so for me, stocking up on alcohol gets me a bit of my trip price back anyway.

There's always some cheesy entertainment on board so it's not just a boring boat ride. Welll worth the money in my opinion.

Droop

Why are people complaining about the amount of time onboard 'v' that on shore.

It is a CRUISE - that says it all. If you want to see Denmark you don't go on a CRUISE you fly (or drive if that takes your fancy).

You go on a CRUISE to enjoy the 'floating' hotel, but that said I agree with what someone said earlier about the ropiness of the ships DFDS use.

I used to use them a lot but haven't for around 20 years so they could be better (or a lot worse).

nuttywoman

sirbrainy wrote: »

Looks like you get 5 hours there but 40 hours in the boat?

Plus TV, breakfast, dinner all cost a bomb

5 hours will be enough , spending wise cos its very expensive in Denmark. Its a beautiful place, lovely people but really dear .

shammyjack

5 hours ashore in winter means hot food + drinks etc . Probably cost twice the price of the cruise !


shammy