Ferry from Edinburgh to Hook of Holland
There is no direct ferry between Edinburgh and Hook of Holland. Travellers generally use either Newcastle–IJmuiden or Hull–Rotterdam and continue south through the Netherlands. The route chosen often depends on the final destination and departure preferences.
Routes
Our experience
In our experience, this is the most enjoyable ferry crossing to the Netherlands. It feels like part of the holiday rather than simply a means of transport and is also popular as a mini-cruise. The only drawback is that it leaves you slightly farther from many Dutch destinations than some of the other available routes.
Ferry services from Edinburgh to Hook of Holland
Travellers from Edinburgh generally use either Newcastle–IJmuiden or Hull–Rotterdam before continuing south through the Netherlands.
Map with suggested Edinburgh – Hook of Holland ferry routes
This map shows ferry routes from Edinburgh to Hook of Holland, with crossing times, fares and the ports they sail from. Tap a route for details, tap a port for its sailings, or zoom in for more.
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We are a Dutch team and we have made all three direct crossings ourselves, and the photos on this site are our own. Tell us where you are starting and we will point you to the smartest way across.
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