My husband and I are considering taking the ferry from Amsterdam to Harwich on the Stena Line the middle of May. We understand it is about a 5 hour trip, but were wondering if anyone has taken it and how rough the trip was. A few people have mentioned to us that we could possibly encounter very rough seas.
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Northamptonshire, England
33829 posts
Been both ways on that route. Not Amsterdam but Hoek van Holland. No issues with the channel. The ferry is about the size and shape of a football field. That's the fast one. The slow one is a normal ship and have no experience on that one. I would not risk the North Sea in winter - May should be fine. YMMV
Posted by
OP
Clovis, CA, USA
80 posts
Thanks Nigel - that is encouraging!
Posted by
Newcastle, WA, USA
643 posts
You can take a train from Amsterdam to London for as little as 99 euros each. It takes only 6.5 hours including transfer time in Brussels. Why not consider that instead of the 8 hour ferry ride (including train from Amsterdam to ferry dock, and train from Harwich to London)?
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OP
Clovis, CA, USA
80 posts
Thanks, Dave - that is something we will consider!