Harwich → Hook of Holland
Reviewed Operator Stena Line
Duration 6.5 - 9h
Frequency 2 daily
From EUR 329
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Filmed ferry crossings and onboard walkthroughs from UK ports
Major international ferry companies serving UK ports
| Operator | Key UK Routes | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | Cairnryan - Belfast, Holyhead - Dublin, Harwich - Hook of Holland, Liverpool - Belfast, Fishguard - Rosslare | |
| DFDS | Dover - Calais, Dover - Dunkirk, Newcastle - Amsterdam, Rosyth - Dunkirk (2026) | |
| P&O Ferries | Dover - Calais, Cairnryan - Larne, Hull - Rotterdam | |
| Brittany Ferries | Portsmouth - Cherbourg/Caen/St Malo/Le Havre/Bilbao/Santander, Plymouth - Roscoff/Santander, Poole - Cherbourg | |
| Irish Ferries | Holyhead - Dublin, Dover - Calais | |
| Condor Ferries | Poole/Portsmouth - Jersey/Guernsey |
Summer (June - August): Book Channel crossings 2-4 weeks ahead. Cabin availability on overnight routes (Newcastle - Amsterdam, Portsmouth - Bilbao) sells out early. Irish Sea crossings are busiest on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Winter (October - March): Some routes reduce frequency or suspend. Portsmouth - Le Havre typically suspends October to March. Irish Sea and Dover - Calais run year-round. Overnight routes may drop to 3-4 weekly sailings.
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP). All UK port ferries price in GBP. Cards accepted everywhere.
Documents: UK passport holders need a valid passport for all international ferry crossings. EU/EEA nationals need a passport (ID cards no longer accepted post-Brexit). No visa required for short stays. Check gov.uk for the latest ETA requirements.
Driving: The UK drives on the left. If arriving from continental Europe, remember to switch sides when driving off the ferry.
Island ferries: For Scottish island ferries (CalMac, NorthLink), Isle of Wight (Wightlink, Red Funnel), and Isle of Man (Steam Packet), see UK Island Ferries (coming soon).
