Hull to Rotterdam

7th & 8th April 2014

We arrived at Terminal 1 at Hull nice and early ready for sailing on the “Pride of Rotterdam” P & O Ferries. Check in didn’t open until 3pm although the website had said 2pm. We were the first in line and after checking in we were directed through for a little detour via a security and customs inspection! We then continued to line up for loading.

The cars entered the ship on deck 7 by a gangway halfway up the side of the ship near where the foot passengers boarded. The motorhomes were loaded with the lorries through the back of the ship onto deck 3. We said goodbye to Monty and made our way upstairs.

The ship had the usual duty free shop, 2 cinemas, children’s play area, coffee shop, lounge bar & 2 restaurants.

We headed for our cabin. It was a good size with a window and everything was clean. It had a tv, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.The bathroom had nice White Company toiletries. Another nice touch was a little box of Belgian Chocs on the table in the room. After dumping our bags we headed out in search of food.

At the time of booking our crossing we opted to pay for inclusive meals. At check in, along with our cabin key we had been given cards to access our food on the crossing. We went to the buffet restaurant which offered soups, salads, cold meats, curry, rice and naan etc., hot meats, roast potatoes, vegetables and chips – something for everyone! For desserts there was cheesecake, icecream, chocolate cake and cheese and biscuits. This was a nice restaurant. Although it was self service you were seated at your table (there’s nothing worse than having a plate of food in your hand and turning round to find all the tables occupied). There were many attentive waiters whisking away plates and providing new cutlery. After a lovely meal we went back up to the cabin for an early night. The crossing was beautifully smooth and uneventful.

We were due to dock in Rotterdam at 8.30 so we rose early and breakfasted at the buffet. Again there was something for all tastes – continental and full English. After we had docked, we made our way back to Monty and were soon off the ship.