# Hoek van Holland → Harwich Ferry

> **Type:** Ferry crossing + departure port
> **Recommended stay:** Pass-through (arrive, board, sleep)
> **Best for:** Overnight ferry crossing

## Why It Matters
Hoek van Holland is the departure point for the Stena Line overnight crossing to Harwich, England. It's a functional port town — not a destination itself — but the ferry crossing is one of the classic North Sea routes and a comfortable way to wake up in England.

## The Ferry: Stena Line Hook of Holland–Harwich

- **Operator:** Stena Line
- **Route:** Hoek van Holland → Harwich (Parkeston Quay)
- **Duration:** ~6.5 hours overnight
- **Typical departure:** ~22:00 (check your booking)
- **Arrival:** ~08:30 local time (UK is UTC+1 in August, same as Netherlands)
- **Cabins:** Book a cabin — the seats-only option is uncomfortable for a night crossing
- **Amenities:** Restaurant, bar, duty-free, cinema

### Booking
- Book at [stenaline.co.uk](https://www.stenaline.co.uk) or [stenaline.nl](https://www.stenaline.nl)
- Bring the car: drive-on/drive-off
- Arrive at port **at least 45–60 min before departure**

## Hoek van Holland Town
If you arrive early, the town has a beach and promenade worth a walk. The North Sea beach (Strandweg) is a good place to stretch before boarding.

## Practical Info
- **Port address:** Stationsweg 10, 3151 HN Hoek van Holland
- **Parking:** Leave your car in the hold — no onshore parking needed
- **Currency:** Bring GBP for UK arrival; cards widely accepted on ferry
- **Phone/data:** Netherlands is EU roaming; UK is not (check your plan before the crossing)

## On Arrival: Harwich
See `03-harwich-england.md` for what to do after docking.

## Links
- [Stena Line Hook–Harwich](https://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry/hook-of-holland-harwich)