Overnight Channel Crossing - Amsterdam?

Question

Im worried I might get sea sick travelling overnight on a DFDS ferry. Any idea how stable they are? Do many people suffer when travelling?

Answer 1

have a few drinks before you go, you wont care how stable it is then!!

Answer 2

HI

Where r u shipping out from ? DFDS r not the best to start with ,why dont you try north sea ferry from HULL it might a bit more expensive but the cabines r nice , the food is excellent and the evening is a nite to remember , trust me did it for 5 years twice a week

Answer 3

I was on a couple of boats while in Amsterdam. The water was very calm when I was on the ferry, it was mid-day and November. I'm sure it changes daily, but it did not seem like the boat would be effected much. The boats that run through the canals are incredibly smooth. 100x more than a car. The only thing is, since you are below the street, when you look up you get a bit of vertigo. That could have been because I was in Amsterdam though... you do know what you can do in Amsterdam right? Haha If you are worried at all... get some non-drowsy Dramamine and take half the dosage. I've found that even non-drowsy can put you out pretty quick. Don't worry. Have fun in Amsterdam!!!

Answer 4

Forget that crossing its total c**p. If you can go Hull Rotterdam. I have done it at least 40 times.

Answer 5

Happy trucker is right - all DFDS ferries are great. I went from Harwich to Esjberg (Denmark) drove around Scandinavia and returned Kristiansand to Newcastle. What a great way to travel! Great food, numerous bars, entertainment through the trip, a casino and then back to a comfy cabin. UK to Denmark was fairly calm, but Norway to UK was rough, but no problem to ships of this size. You will have a great time.

Cheers Bigpathome.

Answer 6

they got automatic stabilisers (rubbish)

Answer 7

As far as I am aware DFDS does not operate a ferry to Amsterdam from any of the Channel Ports. Do you mean Newcastle - Amsterdam? If so you should be alright as, like most modern ferries, they do have stabilisers which minimise 'roll'. You don't say when you are travelling, but there is obviously more chance of a 'rough' crossing in the winter than in other times of the year. I am a regular traveller on this and other ferries(mainly Hull/Rotterdam, but also

Harwich/Hoek van Holland), and have many times been amazed by the number of people and families who have continued to enjoy the voyage regardless of the weather, (including a force 11 one Saturday night last Jan. Rotterdam -Hull).

So, having said all that, my advice (for what it's worth ) would be, do not go on board with the idea that you are going to 'suffer' just have a few drinks, enjoy the show and the live music and then go for a good nights 'kip'.

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claude c

Check prices.       P&O Hull - Rotterdam is normally cheaper than DFDS Newcastle - Amsterdam

N8 D Are you sniffing something??

Answer 8

My wife is a lousy sailor but we've done Hull to Zeebrugge/Rotterdam loads of times and she's been fine,we are going to brugge in February and taking her 80 year old dad with us,get a few beers down you and you'll be fine.

Answer 9

People do not get sea sick on modern ferries as they have stabilisers which keep the craft from rolling. Anyway you will be asleep for most of the time in your cabin!!

Have a good crossing and enjoy the trip. The food is excellent on board so I would recommend that you make the most of the experience, eat drink and have fun all in moderation of course.