The Hook of Holland, meaning the corner of Holland, is the seaward port of Rotterdam in southern Netherlands. It is a busy port with daily freight ferries to Hook van Holland from UK ports; namely Harwich and Newcastle.

There are four crossings per day from Harwich in Essex, UK, to freight ferries to Hook van Holland aboard Stena Line’s high-speed catamaran. It is the quickest route between the UK and Holland, taking a little over six hours. In addition, there is also a slower service from Hull in the English northeast.

Stena Line is a modern freight ferry company carrying passengers and goods aboard its state of the art catamaran. They are very well equipped and feature fine shopping, bar snacks and full-service dining, as well as currency exchange, a children’s play area and even a disco and a casino.

Facilities at the freight ferries to Hook van Holland terminal building are also good and it is fully wheelchair access. There are shops and eateries as well as currency exchange, along with full public transport access to the city. Check-in is 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to departure and fares include two pieces of luggage. Boarding is 30 minutes before sail time.

Rotterdam is a few miles to the east of the Hook of Holland along the Nieuwe Waterweg ship canal and is the country’s second largest city after Amsterdam. In addition, Amsterdam is also well within reach with freight ferries to Hook van Holland, and many passengers also head down to Port Zealande.

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