amsterdam?????

[carlyo2le]

we have just booked a ferrie trip there with a day at amsterdam and really looking 4ward to it the thing is i dont really know what to expect! i know about the cafes and red light district but other things i dont eg, what money you use, does every cafe have no rules about what you do in them, whats weather like and what foods are about???????? any info please thanks x also as anyone been on the ferrie there if so what is it like and what sort of clothing will i need for meal and drinking on boat?

[Buenchico]

Amsterdam's official tourism website is here:
http://www.holland.com/amsterdam/gb/

The weather is similar to London.

The currency is the Euro.

There's the same wide range of food available as in any other major international city. Menus often have English translations (and English is widely spoken). Dutch speciality dishes are often based on pork or fish. You'll also find loads of superb fattening pastries!

Most caf�s have the same rules of conduct as in the UK. I suspect that what you're referring to in your question is the 'coffee shops'. If so, see here:
http://www.amsterdam.info/coffeeshops/

I assume that you're travelling from Newcastle (because,as far as I know, that's the only departure point for mini-cruises to Amsterdam). If so, your vessel will either be the King of Scandinavia or the Queen of Scandinavia. Nobody really cares what you wear when dining. Certainly, if you go for the cheapest (self-service) option, you'll see as many different types of dress as you would walking down any High Street (i.e. from 'very smart' to 'downright scruffy'). However, some people might choose to look smart when dining in the a la carte restaurants. See here for details of the on-board catering options:
http://www.dfds.co.uk/DSW/EN/OnBoard/na/Dining .htm

Chris

[carlyo2le]

thankyou chris its from hull to rotterdam then we get a couch to amsterdam cant wait think ill be staying clear of the caffee shops tho!!!hehe

[jostar]

When we went a few years ago we went on a 'cheese & wine' evening cruise. It was brilliant there were 3 bottles of wine on each table and the boat was only half full so they were just giving us wine from other tables. We saw some guys 'doing business' in the red light area and when we got back we were totally drunk!!! Fantastic night!!! Also the sex museum is very funny.

[Buenchico]

Thanks for your reply, Carlyo2le.

The service from Hull is operated by P&O. You can find details of the facilities on board the ship, including the catering options, here:
http://www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages /template/onboard_hull_-_rotterdam_onboard_-_h ull_-_rotterdam.htm

Chris

[carlyo2le]

thankyou again i expected it to be a bit posher i think oh well it looks good anyway, have you been on one of these ships b4? i dont want to look over dressed on an evening!

[Buenchico]

Thanks again for your reply. Just wear whatever you'd wear for going out for a meal at your local pub. i.e. smart enough to feel confident about your appearance but casual enough to feel relaxed.

Chris

[carlyo2le]

ok thankyou very much

[Gef]

If you like a beer then this pub is a must.

http://www.indewildeman.nl/indexe.html

[carlyo2le]

im more of a wine lady but ill pass that on to my bf thanks