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tolley



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anyone done the hull to Holland ferry , I might be going over with a car transporter just wonder cost and if there is a easier route ? Thumbs Up
Post #779683 30th Jun 2019 4:24pm
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lohr500



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Used it several times, but only with a car. Cost varies and it's worth looking for a deal on their 1,2 or 3 day mini break cruise deals if they still do them. Last time I went (2018) it worked out quite a bit cheaper than booking a standard return if you book in advance.

I really like the route as they sail from Hull late afternoon/early evening and the ferries have some reasonable bars and live entertainment so it's very relaxing and a good laugh. Likewise on the return leg.

The evening self service buffet restaurant is excellent as well.

Obviously more expensive than a Dover/Calais crossing, but if you are heading for Holland/Belgium and live a long way from Dover, it's definitely worth considering.
Post #779689 30th Jun 2019 5:03pm
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RFT



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We have used it my times, with car, on foot, with bikes and with LR130&Camper.
Very easy to get on and off the boat on car decks (side door) and truck decks (back door)
Very good on board service.

Its not cheap.

Connection to NL Motorway is excellent

Only down side is you return right into the Hull rush hour and it can be slow getting to M62. 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
Post #779691 30th Jun 2019 5:30pm
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mick



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That’s the only way I go bit pricy but better than the drive to Dover for me
Post #779707 30th Jun 2019 9:11pm
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ginjez



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I'm with Mick on this one. Hull is the best way to get to Belgium, France and Holland. The bistro restaurant is quality and all the crew are fantastic. I would never travel to Dover. I don't think it is expensive for us Northerners when you factor in the saving on diesel and two nights bed, breakfast and evening meal. Thumbs Up
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Oldsalt



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Have you thought about the Harwich to Hook of Holland ferry route. Tried the overnight sailing from Harwich a couple of years ago, fairly quiet port at both ends so no delays and onto the Dutch motorways very quickly.
Post #779815 2nd Jul 2019 4:57am
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stevec205gti



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We use the Harwich - Hook of Holland when driving to Germany. Overnight crossings for us so the kids can sleep. Careful on the timing for your return journey though - rush hour in the morning around Colchester is horrible. You can use Tesco vouchers too if you collect them
Post #779844 2nd Jul 2019 10:43am
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tolley



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is there any short or long term parking both sides ,of the ports ?
Post #779944 2nd Jul 2019 6:11pm
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RFT



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Yes parking at both ferry terminals 130 Puma HCPU with an Artica 240LR Demountable Camper
Post #779979 2nd Jul 2019 10:52pm
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MartinK



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Can be quite rowdy on Friday and Saturday evenings. Used it last year going with mates on a Euro motorbike tour.

Turned out lots of people local to Newcastle used it as a party/booze cruise. Over to Amsterdam on Friday after work, drunk as skunks, eat "cookies" all day in the Dam, then home overnight Sat night.

It was great fun Smile Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
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tolley



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do you think its possible to have a car transported to Amsterdam off load it onto the ferry then drive it off onto another transporter uk end ??.
Post #780722 8th Jul 2019 8:44pm
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