LONDON TO AMSTERDAM

We moved from London to Amsterdam via Harwich and Hook of Holland - our first experience using the rail and sail services.

Traffic was heavy on our way to the Liverpool street station in London.

The main entrance of the station.

 Inside the station.

We boarded this train for Harwich International. 

 

The train was almost empty and took an hour + or so to reach Harwich International.

Checking-in at Stena Line counter for the scheduled departure of 23:15.

This Stena Britannica Super-ferry measures 240 metres in length and has a capacity of 230 cars, 300 freight vehicles and 1200 passengers.

Our en-suite cabin - good for 4 people.

On board there are variety of restaurants and bars with menus to suit all - the Taste restaurant, Metropolitan restaurant, the Riva and the Taste wine bar. 

A corner of the Metropolitan restaurant.

The Taste restaurant and bar.

A slot machines room.

Stena line shopping offer a wide range of well known brands at competitive prices including  duty free, souvenirs for family and friends.

 

However, the cigarettes are not cheap!

Before arriving Hook of Holland, we had buffet breakfast at around 07:00. It was a good start for the day before we take the 2 hours train journey to Amsterdam.

The main course -  bacon, sausage, baked beans, hatch brown and scrambles egg.

Hook of Holland in sight. The ferry was preparing to dock.

Waiting for our train to Amsterdam Central.

 

The countryside of Holland - mostly farmland.

Arriving Amsterdam central station at about 10:00.

Amsterdam Central - picture taken from our cab.

Later, we checked in at one of the 2 bed room units on the 3rd floor of this building. 

Overall, It was a convenient, comfortable and hassle-free way to get to Amsterdam - a very good experience for me and my wife. Thanks to my daughter for planning the train and ferry trip.  We would never have thought of travelling this way!