STENA FERRY: Harwich to Hook of Holland + CABIN REVIEW (Arctic Circle #2)

#2 Arctic Adventure Vlog
In this video, I take my new motorhome, Barbara Bailey, from Harwich in England to the Hook of Holland in the Netherlands.
This is on board the Stena Britannica, a bigger ship than those I've used from Scotland to Northern Ireland. Check out the cabin, the amenities and what it's like to travel by motorhome across Europe.
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[@JohninRosc]

Don't you just love the Dutch accent - Good Morning it ish now shicksh o'clock! £163 is simply phenomenal value for what you got! Great video again - looking forward to the whole series. The midnight sun is on my bucket list. Best regs John

[@PlanetPatrick]

Couldn't agree more! That really was great value - I wonder is it because this is a lesser used route? I didn't book too long in advance - maybe a couple of weeks. Lots of videos to come in this series!

[@Veltroi]

Just found this randomly, great to see travel content from a fellow Irishman. Entertaining stuff, maith an buachaill! Subscribed 👍

[@PlanetPatrick]

GRMA @Veltroi !!

[@Islandicus]

Definitely want to do this trip now. En ik spreek Nederlands ook! Love it when you speak Irish!

[@PlanetPatrick]

It's a fun trip! I didn't realise you were fluent in Dutch!

[@ljd8520]

I'm planning to take this ferry in April then cycling to Konstanz

[@PlanetPatrick]

Nice long cycle!

[@officialmarkbrowne]

Another cool video Patrick 😎

[@PlanetPatrick]

Thanks, Mark.

[@jjbrien1]

I just got back myself from using the eurotunnel. Really enjoying your video Patrick

[@PlanetPatrick]

Thanks, James. Was the Eurotunnel very busy?

[@jjbrien1]

@@PlanetPatrick it wasn't too busy to be honest think the train over was half full and the one back was a little busier. The good thing is they allowed me on an earlier train each way which was good.

[@jetlag135]

Could you do a walkthru of your motorhome? My first memories of the world were the Hook.

[@jetlag135]

Or just mention which one it is.

[@PlanetPatrick]

It’s a Bailey Autograph, 68-2

[@vampyresheep]

I'm going to be doing this route in a couple of weeks. I've travelled by daytime before but this will be my first overnight crossing. Do they allocate your cabin number/key when you check in before boarding?

[@PlanetPatrick]

Yes you get your key and room number at check in!

[@DethleffsBumble]

Planning a trip in April, do you know if you can park overnight ready for the 9am ferry. Thanks 🤩

[@PlanetPatrick]

In Harwich? I parked at a nearby campsite but I’m told that there’s streets where it’s okay to wild camp. All shown in the usual apps.

[@johnburke1317]

Do they have breakfast 🤔 ?

[@PlanetPatrick]

Yes, they do. Either in the main restaurant (called Taste) or at the coffee shop. As I was travelling on a budget, I brought my own with me and made coffee in the motorhome at my first stop,

[@Markmeister1989]

Did you take any other ferries on this trip? :)

[@PlanetPatrick]

Yes, there will be more (and non-ferry content too!)

[@dan-nc2676]

bit of a weird question, can you get the stairs from where the cars are? not too keen on lifts :S

[@PlanetPatrick]

Not weird at all - yes you can takes stairs the whole way

[@traceymayo1583]

@@PlanetPatrick God all those stairs! great if you are fit but my god I needed oxygen half way up lol

[@PlanetPatrick]

There are a LOT!

[@wonwegoksa5494]

If i want go with out car , is there taxi car in holland area ?

[@PlanetPatrick]

A simple Google search shows a number of taxi companies in the Hook of Holland area.

[@leannecassell890]

Whats it like sleeping on a ferry? Can you feel it rocking? We go on one at the end of August :)

[@PlanetPatrick]

It can rock a little bit but I don’t mind it at all! It does depend on the weather for sure. Should hopefully be gentle in August. Happy travels!

[@leannecassell890]

@@PlanetPatrick Thank you! 🤞 I get motion sickness easily 🙈 Great video, was nice to see it all.

[@traceymayo1583]

@@PlanetPatrick We are going on it in a few weeks time. This will be our third time of going. Cant wait :)

[@PlanetPatrick]

Safe travels!

[@wonwegoksa5494]

How many bags you can bring it with you ?

[@PlanetPatrick]

On this route, foot passengers can take 2 x 20kg bags plus hand luggage.

[@pjltopfca]

Very interesting but a pity that you didn't give any information on the food availability.

[@PlanetPatrick]

There’s a companion article coming shortly on it which covers that.

[@tahamoufid5916]

Is their wifi on board?

[@PlanetPatrick]

There's an FAQ on my site with the latest information about that: thisisplanetpatrick.com/video-ferry-from-harwich-to-hook-of-holland-stena/

[@chickenlady3155]

Mmm... Bombay Sapphire....

[@PlanetPatrick]

Hahaha!