Try A Mini-Cruise To Denmark

Visit one of the various museums in Esbjerg with DFDS; or, if you’ve a head for heights, stroll up to the famous water tower and take in a beautiful panoramic view of the town. Alternatively, head to the beach for a stroll and admire the huge white sculptures, Man Meets the Sea, or visit the island of Fanø, a haven for wildlife.

You see, there is a lot to do a min-cruise top denmark, these days. And, after all the day-time fun, return to the ship for a peaceful night’s sleep before boarding a coach next morning to the Medieval town of Ribe. Spend the day wandering the cobbled streets and browsing in the quaint shops before heading back to the ship for your relaxing cruise home.

What's Included

Three nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin (including 1 night in Esbjerg port), dinner on the outward departure, breakfast on the first morning, transfer to Ribe and time to explore Esbjerg at your leisure.

Departs Harwich on May 8.

Alternatively, for a longer break, try a 4-night Cruise-and-Drive from Harwich to Ribe from £252pp, including carriage of a standard car, 2 nights onboard in an en suite cabin and 2 nights in a self-catering apartment at Ribe Holiday Centre.

For more info, visit http://www.dfds.co.uk/.

Festive Break to Esbjerg and Ribe

By guest blogger Steve Newman

Cruise overnight from Harwich with DFDS and enjoy some delicious food in the onboard restaurant before watching the entertainment or settling down in your ensuite cabin to watch a film on demand. After a peaceful night's sleep, arrive in the quaint city of Esbjerg.

Spend the day exploring the town's boutiques, coffee shops and museums before returning to the cruise ferry for a good night's sleep.

Next morning, enjoy breakfast before a short coach transfer to Denmark's oldest town, Ribe. With its cobbled streets and half-timbered houses, this is the perfect place to enjoy a gentle stroll and soak up the atmosphere. After a full day's exploration, head back to the cruise ferry for your journey home.

What's included:

* 3 nights onboard ship in an en suite cabin
* Dinner on the 5th December
* Breakfast on the 6th
* Transfer to Ribe on the 7th
* Time to explore Esbjerg at your leisure
* Time to explore Ribe at your leisure
* Live onboard entertainment

Departs Harwich on 5th December, from £131pp

To find out more, visit http://www.dfds.co.uk/.

Migration Mini Cruises

By guest blogger Steve Newman.

There is a misconception amongst much of the public that all cruises have to be at least seven nights long. Now, however, thanks to DFDS Seaways, you can discover the wildlife and beautiful landscapes of the island of Fanø on a superb fully guided break, with three nights onboard, including one night in port and a day and a half on this beautiful Danish island.

This perfect break for families and eco-interested travellers is sailing from Harwich to Esbjerg in Denmark in September and October and is a fantastic opportunity to take in the marine wildlife and learn from a team of highly qualified experts. Once onboard, guests step out on deck in search of seals, porpoises and migrating birds with the expert wildlife spotters. Then afterwards why not relax and enjoy the interactive wildlife presentations?

Arriving in Esbjerg the next day, you head to Fanø, an internationally important breeding ground for migrating birds, as well as having some beautiful beaches and dunes. You can now watch thousands of birds in action, wheeling into incredible patterns in the sky as they make their fuel-stops en route between their wintering and breeding grounds.

Denmark’s largest colony of Common and Grey Seals is also on the agenda, plus there is time to explore old Scandinavian villages.

Prices are from just £140pp and include 3 nights on board, (2 sailing, 1 in port in Esbjerg), 1½ days of guided bird and wildlife watching on Fanø including ferry and local transport, plus presentations and fun activities on board. Or, including breakfasts and evening meals on board, prices are from £208pp.

To find out more, go to www.dfds.co.uk.