Stena Line (Harwich–Hook of Holland)
Stena Line runs the fastest and most frequent route to Holland, from Harwich to Hook of Holland, with up to four daily sailings on the Superferries Stena Britannica and Stena Hollandica. It's the strongest choice from London and the south-east, with excellent Rail & Sail links.
Read our full Stena Line guide »P&O Ferries (Hull–Rotterdam)
P&O Ferries runs the overnight Hull to Rotterdam crossing on the Pride of Hull and Pride of Rotterdam, two of the largest ferries in its fleet. Arriving at Europoort, it's handy for Rotterdam, the southern Netherlands, Belgium and western Germany.
Read our full P&O Ferries guide »DFDS (Newcastle–Amsterdam)
DFDS runs the overnight Newcastle to Amsterdam crossing to IJmuiden on the cruise-style King Seaways and Princess Seaways. It's the best route for travellers from northern England and Scotland, and a genuine mini-cruise to the Dutch capital.
Read our full DFDS guide »Which company will I travel with?
Because each operator runs a different route, the company is decided by where you start and where you're headed. From the south-east, it's Stena Line via Harwich; from Yorkshire and the Midlands, P&O from Hull; from the north-east and Scotland, DFDS from Newcastle. There's no direct competition on any single route, so compare on port access, crossing length and onboard comfort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs ferries from the UK to Holland?
Three companies — Stena Line (Harwich–Hook of Holland), P&O Ferries (Hull–Rotterdam) and DFDS (Newcastle–Amsterdam).
Which company has the fastest ferry to Holland?
Stena Line, on the Harwich to Hook of Holland route, at around six and a half to seven hours.
Which ferry company goes to Amsterdam?
DFDS, from Newcastle to IJmuiden — the port for Amsterdam.
Which ferry company goes to Rotterdam?
P&O Ferries, from Hull to Europoort near Rotterdam.
Can I choose between companies for the ferry to Holland?
Not on a single route — each operator runs a different port and destination, so your choice of company follows your choice of route.