Ferries from Harwich to Hook of Holland are a great way to get from England to The Netherlands when you are visiting Europe.
Services between the two cities are operated by Stena Line ferries. Their ships, which they call Superferries, are named Stena Hollandica and Stena Britannica. Both are large and offer comfortable travel options, whether you are a foot passenger or have a vehicle with you.
Stena Line ferries have 14 weekly sailings on this route, and their ferries from Harwich to Hook of Holland are the only direct services between the two cities.
Departures take place twice a day throughout the year except for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. One ferry is a daytime ferry, and the other is an overnight ferry. From Monday to Saturday, ferries operate at 9:00 (arriving at 16:45) and 23:15 (arriving at 7:45 the next morning). On Sundays, ferries depart at 10:00 (arriving at 18:00) and 23:15 (arriving at 7:45 the next morning).
The total travel time on this route is 6 hours and 45 minutes. Keep in mind that The Netherlands are 1 hour ahead of the UK. Additionally, you must check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure.
Ferries have several options for seating, including private cabins and seats in the Stena Plus Lounge. There are also car holds for passengers travelling with vehicles.
The cost of a single ticket for ferries from Harwich to Hook of Holland starts at £59 for one person travelling with a small car. This rate is only available if you buy ferry tickets online. There are also special “rail and sail” tickets that include rail travel in the UK and The Netherlands for passengers travelling without vehicles. These cost £39 for adults.