A family trip this time! Me, brother, sister and Dad were taking the ferry from Rotterdam to Hull. An overnight ferry, a bit of a mini cruise across the pond.
This trip is the first time since years being away with only the core family (no in-laws or children allowed this time). It has been an absolute blast, actually getting some quality time and different dynamics.
On Friday, we all gathered in Zoetermeer, from here we drove the car to Rotterdam. Next to the P&O ferry is free parking and we went on board as foot passengers. Since the United Kingdom is no longer part of the EU, we even had passport control on both sides. Unfortunately I didn’t receive a UK stamp in my passport. On board we had the dinner and breakfast buffet, there’s also live music, relaxing lounge areas and tasty cocktails to enjoy! I shared a cabin with my sister.
Arriving in Hull we took the ferry-bus to York. We were dropped off around 10am and were picked up in the afternoon at 4pm. A full six hours to explore York. The city center isn’t that big, but quaint little streets, the beautiful cathedral, walking the city wall, visiting the Jorvik viking museum and the York castle museum were all checked off the itinerary. Plus a tasty lunch at Gert & Henrys.
A full day in York and 2 nights on the P&O ferry makes it actually a full weekend trip to enjoy. We got back home on Sunday morning.
P&O ferries from Rotterdam to Hull
Crossing the river Ouse into the city center
York Minster
Having a coffee break
Walking along the city wall
Those quaint little streets
Letters of York
