P & O North Sea Ferries

...merits of a ‘bargain break’ P & O deal to either Holland or Belgium and decided to go for it three weekends ago as it proved a cheap and cheerful way to spend some time on the continent and was guaranteed not to break the piggy bank (the QE2 cruise will be featured some time next year folks so wait up – no but seriously we are both currently saving for our own ‘dream trips’)! So, Switch cards in hand and phone to ear, ...
...journey are second to none. P & O widely brag that the ferries used on the route between Hull and Rotterdam are “the world’s largest luxury cruiseferries” and it’s difficult to argue with that. ‘The Pride of Hull’ and ‘The Pride of Rotterdam’ ferries are a cut-above their Dover to Calais ‘sister ships’ and are (despite their ‘little-on-the-large’ size) still roomy, airy, elegant ...

julietta 27.08.2002 · Read full review
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We travelled on the Pride of Rotterdam for a Mini-cruise to Amsterdam. It was very cheap (£50) for the weekend, and involved two nights in a cabin aboard the ship, and a full day In Amsterdam. Booking was very simple, although I did not do it. It was done on the Internet, although they accept phone and in-person bookings. The Port at Hull is very easy to find and is well signposted, once there it is obvious where to go. We arrived at about 7, 2 ...
...were already in one of the various bars on board. Checking in was very simple, show your passport and booking number, and up four escalators and your aboard. The Cabin. This was how I expected it, very small, but all that you need. There was a shower and toilet in it, and bunk beds. The Ship. The Pride of Rotterdam and its sister ship, the Pride of Hull, are the two largest "roll on roll off" ferries in the entire world. And it was big. There ...

hcafcdan 05.03.2006 · Read full review
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We took the P&O Cruise ferry from Hull to Rotterdam. Booking was easy, all done online and you could choose your cabin. We were lucky enough as we booked early to get an outside cabin. The price was amazing, two for one offer making the total cost of the trip just £70.This included: Free long term parking at the hull terminal, two nights in an outside onsuite cabin., the travel to Rotterdam and coach transfers from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. So that ...
...prebook your meals, a dinner and breakfast costs £21 each. So if theres two of you going and want dinner and breakfast on the outbound and return it costs £82. More than the actual voyage itself! This doesnt include any alcoholic drinks either. It is a buffet dinner and a buffet breakfast with plenty to choose from so its not actually that bad a price. You can buy meals on board but i was told this costs more. We arrived at the ferry terminal, there ...

Boom6 28.11.2006 · Read full review
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This is another long overdue Op, I've been meaning to write about P&O north Sea Ferries for a long time but never got around to it... As most of my friends know I took my car to Germany in June 2002, via the Hull to Rotterdam 'Cruise ferry', I sailed out on the 'Pride of Hull' and my return crossing was on her sister ship 'The Pride of Rotterdam'. Hull Docks The ferry terminal is very accessible if a little confusing for the first timer as some ...
...the last 1000 yards, access is via a small security gate on what looks like a perimeter style road, this suddenly opens out almost opposite the ship into what looks like a large car parking area for buses and cars with a multi-storey car park on one side, the port terminal facilities and check in are at the base of this multi story car park, check in was painless we were given our boarding cards and then directed around the back of the building to ...

Dalesman 15.01.2003 · Read full review
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I've had to use P&O North Sea Ferries for 3 return trips between Hull and Rotterdam since 1990 travelling with a vehicle. 2 out of the three trips I had to move cabins to get away from passengers who looked as if they might be using the boat as a cheap alternative to a homeless hostel in Hull. The fact P&O promote their ferries as cheap "booze" cruises obviously attracts a certain element who won't endear themselves to those who have been seduced ...
...cabins to those willing to accept a ferry full of booze cruisers can also be a sophisticated cruise liner as if some unseen force keeps the well heeled and the great unwashed apart. If you want a "civilised" trip, perhaps getting one of these more expensive cabins and staying in there is the best option. The standard of the entertainment onboard can be seen by searching YouTube for "North Sea Ferries""entertainment". I tended to find a few seconds ...

MrDavis 10.09.2008 · Read full review
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Travelling on the North Sea has in recent times developed a bad reputation. Passengers usually expect any old tub waiting to carry them on an overnight crossing, with poor cabins and no proper facilities. But no more. P&O Ferries have re-branded themselves with a new cruise-style background, and it really does work. Company Background ---------------------------- The company started in 1966 as North Sea Ferries, a joint venture between P&O and ...
...from Hull to Rotterdam, the company quickly expanded to operate a passenger service to the Belgian port of Zeebrugge and various freight routes. Not much changed till 1996 when P&O bought out Nedlloyd’s share to become a wholly owned P&O company. In 1997 P&O European Ferries freight routes from Felixstowe to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge were combined with the old North Sea Ferries services to form P&O North Sea Ferries. In 2001 the company introduced ...

monkfeesh 12.09.2002 (18.02.2003) · Read full review
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I hate those newspaper offers. The ones that say "France for £1". And you *can* go to France for £1. And you can add your car for a tenner. And you get a free case of wine in Cherbourg. And to thank you for just visiting France, they give you a Renault Scenic. OK, so I'm going a bit over the top. But has the southern press got any idea just how infuriating it is to see those ads up here in the north? Do they know it costs us a small fortune in petrol ...
...course, a lot more for our Scottish cousins. But a return trip to Hull, now that's much more enticing.And when you spice it up with an economy cabin overnight in both directions ... And you throw in a deal to give you six free bottles of wine if you spend £60 in Auchan, Dunkerque (no problem - you try stopping me!) ... Well now, let's pay just £79 return for a car and its passengers. Is that good enough? That £79, it's more than the £11 to go from ...

droopsnout 13.02.2001 · Read full review
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I am a veteran of North Sea Ferries, having lived in Belgium as a student. I have only ever travelled as a foot passenger but it has always been well worth it. In the last couple of years all of P&O's North Sea Ferries have been updated. The Hull-Rotterdam line uses only brand new ferries but the Hull-Bruges line employs refurbished, smaller ferries that nevertheless offer a comfortable and enjoyable experience. As a foot passenger you may be able ...
...you the day to spend in Bruges. If you are willing to travel at odd times you can even get 2-for-1 offers which represent brilliant value for money; we have often travelled for less than £40 each! You can board from about 4 o'clock although it doesn't leave until roughly 9. You get in at about 8 o'clock and there is a ferry bus available at each end. A taxi from Hull station to the dock will get you there quicker and is not too expensive. All cabins ...

badgermonkey 15.03.2005 · Read full review
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Travelled to Bruges from Hull on 1st February 2003 with my partner. The ferry was the Pride of Hull which departed on the Friday evening and arrived Saturday morning at 8am. We then transferred to Bruges by coach, after an excellent breakfast which was great value from self service buffet. The en-suite cabin was very cosy and adequate for an overnight crossing.There is a shower and toiletries provided with towels. We spent an interesting day in ...
...cosy cafes to get something warm to eat and drink at a reasonable price. The coach picked us up at the railway station and we arrived safely back to board the ferry for our return journey. The staff were excellent, plenty of entertainment on boardand the shopping facilities were very good. The cigarette prices on the ferry were comparable with prices in Bruges so worth waiting to purchase on way back. All in all a very good trip no complaints ...

elaine16 24.02.2003 · Read full review
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Last November I booked a 5 day return Hull to Rotterdam returning Zeebrugge - Hull. Outbound we travelled on Pride of Rotterdam. The food was fantastic and the Indonisien crew were fabulous. Cabin was clean. As a unit trust holder dissapointed as more expensive with discounts!!! August 9/20 did Hull - Rotterdam return on Pride of Hull. We had two cabins and both stank of urine, food not as good as on Pride of Rotterdam and staff regarding cleaning ...
...I contested this and they said that's all they can do. I went to information to complain. Eventually a manager came who said yes it smells and we will get the cabins cleaned. After dinner we went back and one cabin smelt a little better. HOWEVER NEITHER HAD BEEN CLEANED. After paying nearly one thousand pounds for this trip as a unit holder (yes discounted!) I will next time drive South and pay 10 times less so that I can get of the boat quicker. ...

lobsiger2 23.08.2007 · Read full review
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We travelled as a group of 4 and had a fantastic time. The staff on board were very friendly and welcoming. The journey made the trip for us as we made the most of the ships facilities, and met a top group of guys who were using the ferry service on their way out to France for work. Didn't envy their drive the next day, sorry lads! Brugges itself was beautiful and one of the cleanest places I've ever been. There's lots to see and do, although don't ...
...ans artifacts, not what we were expecting. They also cram you in there so if you did want to read the info in the museum be preparred to be jostled about. It's definately worth trying somw of the vast selection of Belgian beers, and a must is waffles with cream mmmm. Can also recommend taking a horse drawn tour, it's 30 euros for approx 30 mins, plus tip for the commentary. They tell you loads and it really helps you find your barings around Brugges. ...

hellyc 23.02.2007 · Read full review
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