Hull Rotterdam Ferry
The Hull Rotterdam Ferry makes the best holiday experience ever. Ideal when traveling with a young family. Or if you just have a passion for driving into Europe and experiencing new fun and independent ways to travel.
The Ferry is a good size ship with 10 + floors. The very top floor is the Skylight Lounge, with a Piano, bar, and access to the Outside decking area at the rear of the ship.
The ‘Pride of Rotterdam’ as she is known, has everything you need for the journey. There are shops, eateries, bars, entertainment areas and sitting areas both inside and outside. There is even a Cinema with 2 screens showing different movies.
Hull to Rotterdam ferry boarding times
Hull to Rotterdam ferry boarding times will fit in perfectly with your journey, as it will give you plenty of time to get to the ferry port. From Hull, the Ferry sets off at 8 pm, with the last boarding being 90 mins beforehand. The Ferry port opens at 15:00 pm and boarding starts around 16:00 following check-in and collecting your passports and security checks etc. It is similar on the way back from Rotterdam Europoort to Hull.
Hull to Rotterdam Ferry duration
The Hull to Rotterdam Ferry duration is 12 hours, in both directions. It’s an overnight crossing and arrives in port at 8am the next morning.
Hull Rotterdam Ferry prices
Hull Rotterdam Ferry prices are really very good. For a family of 4, we can travel well under £1000. That’s including All you can eat 4 x breakfasts, 4 x Evening Meals, and a bunk each in a room facing the outside with a window view of the sea. These also include a car.
It is on a par with flights to Europe but you get more value for your money and much more experience being onboard.
P&O Ferry Food
The evening meals are served from 6 pm and they are worth the wait! It’s almost the first port of call when you board the ship and the most exciting event, as you have two long lines of various foods on display, which you help yourself as much as you want. The Hot food at the end where the Chefs are serving offers a great variety of Curries, Traditional British meals, Soups, Rice, and all sorts.
If you are really keen to taste different foods, you can opt for smaller portions and multiple visits! Either way, you’ll feel full and satisfied by the time to leave.
The food seems to be endless, and never seems to run out as the Chefs bring out replacements all the time.
Entertainment
If you are not wining and dining or watching the latest movies at one of the two Cinema screens, you could go to the main bar/stage area where there are shows for adults and kids be it singing, dancing shows, or other variations.
To the side of the main bar area, you have a games room with a variety of arcade game machines for the kids and on the other side a Casino.
If you are looking for more relaxation, the Sky bar usually has a singer/guitar piano player entertaining the deck. Along with great views out of the large panoramic-type windows and Cocktail bar nearby. The cozy booth seats could have you made up for the evening!
Summary
If you have never experienced the P&O Ferry, then you have been missing out! It is a surprisingly hassle-free method of transport and adds to the whole excitement of your holiday. Wind down and go!
Visit the P&O Ferries Website now to check prices and more information and get your holiday booked before you miss out.