Ferries from Hook of Holland to Harwich International Port are a scenic way to get from The Netherlands to the UK when you are visiting Europe.
Ferry services between these ports are run by a company called Stena Line. Their boats, which are Superferries, are named Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. Both of them are spacious and offer passengers a variety of travel options, whether you are on foot or going with a vehicle.
Stena Line ferries offer two daily sailings to the UK, and their ferries from Hook of Holland to Harwich are the only direct services on this route.
Departures take place all throughout the year except on Christmas Eve and Christmas day. One ferry is an afternoon ferry, and the other is an overnight service. From Monday to Friday, ships leave at 14:30 (arriving at 20:00) and 22:30 (arriving at 6:30 the following day). On Saturdays and Sundays, ships leave at 14:30 (arriving at 20:00) and 21:30 (arriving at 6:30 the following day). You must check in at least 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
The journey time on this route is 7 hours and 30 minutes on afternoon ferries and 9 to 10 hours on night ferries. Keep in mind that the UK is 1 hour behind Holland.
Ships have several seating options, including the Stena Plus Lounge and private cabins for sleeping. There are also vehicle holds for passengers with cars.
The fare for a one-way ticket on a ferry from Hook of Holland to Harwich starts at 69 euros for one person with a small vehicle. This fare is available if you buy ferry tickets online ahead of time. There are also special “rail and sail” tickets that include train travel in The Netherlands and the UK for foot passengers. These cost 45 euros for singles for adults.