2008 Spring Transatlantics

[C 2 C]

I discovered that there is a train ferry from Harwich that goes into various Dutch cities. Prices are good.

 

www.dutchflyer.com.uk

 

 

My computer can't find that website, Since I prefer to fly into Amsterdam that information would be greatly appreciated.

Google gives:

http://www.dutchflyer.co.uk/

[alfiemom]

We just booked the Connie Eastbound. It was a tossup between this and the Century trip as we wanted to do Amsterdam and Beligum. I discovered that there is a train ferry from Harwich that goes into various Dutch cities. Prices are good.

 

http://www.dutchflyer.com.uk

 

We will be celebrating our Anniversary on the 18th.

 

 

Marytutor:

 

Are you on the 4/11/08 sailing? If so, we'll be sailing together once again.

 

Bobbie

[Marytutor]

Bobbie,

 

Yes, that is the one. We plan to stay in England for a while and then take the train ferry to Holland. In a way that gives us both cruises. I love Holland and Zeebrugge. Amsterdam is an easier airport than Heathrow. In taking the ferry, we do not have to worry about the restricted weight issues on the discount inter-Europe airlines.

 

 

Mary

[alfiemom]

Marytutor:

 

Sounds great! If we didn't have to fly out of Heathrow, that would be a grand thing to do. My DH has always wanted to go to Amsterdam. Well, looks like we may have to do this type of thing again. Sucks!

 

Bobbie

[Marytutor]

Bobbie,

 

The way around that is to go to Amsterdam right when you get to Harwick and then take the train back again. Definitely stretches what you can accomplish in one trip. Hotels should probably still be cheaper.

 

Mary

[alfiemom]

Interesting thought. Have to see what work constraints might be. Since we can't book air yet (UA hasn't gotten past March 2008), it may be something to consider. I'll check it out.

 

Thanks.

 

Bobbie

[Andy]

Hot dog! We just booked the Quest for the spring 2008 transatlantic cruise from Miami to Rome. When we arrive in Civitavecchia, we'll then board the Legend of the Seas and sail the Greek Isles, Turkey, and Egypt! What a great B2B!:D :D :D

 

Garry

 

Hi Garry !

 

How are you ? I hope all is well. Thats an awesome B2B, I envy you :)

[alfiemom]

Marytutor:

 

So, once off Connie, you board the train/ferry in Harwich for Holland. How long is the crossing? I can't seem to find that on the site.

 

Bobbie

[Marytutor]

Bobbie,

 

It is 6 hours. We will most likely spend a few days in the Cotswalds and then go over. There is a day one and a night one with sleeping rooms.

 

2007 Timetable

London - Amsterdam Mon - Thurs Friday Saturday Sunday

Notes (see below) 1 1 1 1

London Liverpool St dep 06.25m 20.38 06.25m 20.38 06.18 20.38 No service 20.00

Colchester dep 07.22m 21.38 07.22m 21.38 07.18 21.38 No service 20.56

Harwich International arr 07.51 22.02 07.51 22.02 07.44 22.02 No service 21.20

SAILING

Harwich International dep 09.00 23.30 09.00 23.30 09.00 23.30 09.00 23.30

Hook of Holland arr 16.15 07.30 16.15 07.30 16.15 07.30 16.15 07.30

 

Hook of Holland

dep 17.07 08.22 17.07 08.37 17.07 08.37 17.07 08.22

Schiedam Centrum dep 17.46 08.54 17.46 09.16 17.46 09.16 17.46 08.54

Rotterdam Centraal arr 17.38 08.53 17.38 09.08 17.38 09.08 17.38 08.53

Amsterdam Central arr 18.52s 10.19s 18.52s 10.22s 18.52s 10.22s 18.52s 10.19s

 

Amsterdam - London Mon - Thurs Friday Saturday Sunday

Notes (see below)

Amsterdam dep 12.10s 19.40s 12.10s 19.40s 12.10s 19.40s 12.10s 19.40s

Rotterdam dep 13.13 20.43 13.13 20.43 13.13 20.42 13.13 20.43

Schiedam Centrum dep 13.17 20.47 13.17 20.47 13.17 20.47 13.17 20.47

Hook of Holland arr 13.42 21.12 13.42 21.12 13.42 21.12 13.42 21.12

SAILING

Hook of Holland dep 14.45 22.00 14.45 22.00 14.45 22.00 14.45 22.00

Harwich International arr 20.15 06.30 20.15 06.30 20.15 06.30 20.15 06.30

 

Harwich International dep 21.06 07.10 21.06 07.15 21.06 07.25 20.58 07.10

Colchester arr 21.32 07.37 21.32 07.38 21.32 07.48 21.29m 07.37

London Liverpool St arr 22.36 08.48 22.36 08.39 22.34 08.57 22.42m 08.48

 

 

Notes

1. No Service 11th March - 7th May

s. Change Trains at Schiedam

m. Change trains at Manningtree

 

 

 

Mary

 

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[Nonna and Papa]

We traveled from London via the "boat train" to Harwich, where we boarded a Stena Line ferry for the trip to Holland. The ferry is large and very comfortable. At the time, we were spending 2 months traveling through Europe, so we had a Eurail pass, enabling us to travel first class on the trains. Also included were various other modes of transportation, including the ferry. We paid an additional fee per person ( I think it was $5.00) for use of a first class lounge at the aft of the ferry. A keypad secured entry and each person had their own leather lounge chair, a reading lamp and table, and access to a private restroom. There was a large TV and I believe we had our own set of headphones. It was a very comfortable trip of about 3 1/2 - 4 hours. Food was available on the ferry to purchase and there was a movie theater onboard and a game room. They even had a playroom with a clown for the children.

 

We disembarked at the Hook of Holland and then took the train (right there at the ferry terminal) to Amsterdam.

 

Try these websites: www.stenaline.com

www.youra.com/ferry/intlferries.html

Hope this helps.

 

Mary

[Marytutor]

Another great thing to see in Holland is Madurodam, the miniature village. http://www.madurodam.nl/default.php?language=1&sqlmode=1&fid=479. Another favorite is Delft, a charming canal town. This is the great time to see these things and the flower garden.

 

Mary

[gkm]

Hi Garry !

 

How are you ? I hope all is well. Thats an awesome B2B, I envy you :)

 

Hi Andy, we sure were disappointed you were unable to make the Connie cruise. I was really looking forward to meeting you! I hope your Mom is improving and that you're able to plan a cruise together in the near future.

 

Garry

[c-legs]

My computer can't find that website, Since I prefer to fly into Amsterdam that information would be greatly appreciated.

Google gives:

http://www.dutchflyer.co.uk/

Hi Arno,

Thanks for that link...will be very useful as our plans for next year include the B2B CENTURY cruise book-ended by visits with DW's 2 sisters in EastAnglia,..

Cheers

;)