Luxury Sailings from England to Holland
Kings Day in Holland
King’s Day or Koningsdag (formerly Queen’s Day) is a national holiday in the Netherlands and one of the biggest Dutch celebration that locals and tourists alike can enjoy! It is the official date (27th April 2018) where the Dutch celebrate their King Willem-Alexander’s birthday and they celebrate it in style (with all things orange)! Originally, Princess’…
The world’s most travelled man: Fred Finn Onboard with Stena Line Hollandica & Britannica
125 Years of Stena Line’s UK – Holland Route! Stena Line UK – Holland route is kick starting its celebration of 125 years of getting passengers, produce, vehicles, pets and more from Harwich to the Hook of Holland with an interview with a very special guest: Fred Finn, the wo...
5 truths about the importance of women in the shipping industry
International Women’s day has been celebrated for over a century, and yet the World Economic Forum’s 2017 Global Gender Gap Report shows that the gender gap is widening and that gender parity is over 200 years away. That’s why this year’s theme is #PressforProgress. Why is this important? Because gender parity strongly influences ...
Spring time in Holland & Something for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s day just around the corner and spring knocking at our doors, here are a few reasons that make the Netherlands the perfect “Spring Break” location. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to splurge on your mum and make the weekend extra special for her; dinner, spa day or shopping is...
Stena Line Introduces Battery Power
Now, the next step in Stena Line’s quest is to test new environmentally friendly energy types for he of vessels. Stena Line recently signed a contract with Callenberg Technology Group for batteries with a total capacity of 1 MWh which will be installed on Stena Jutlandica which operates between Gothenburg and Frederikshavn. Before the summer, battery…
5 LOVELY TIPS FOR THINGS TO DO & GIVE THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
Is Valentine’s Day a commercial stunt or a celebration of love? It can be a little contentious. Its reputation as an American greeting card holiday is valid in some respects, but at Stena Line we like to look at the bigger picture. Truthfully, we’re quite fond of Valentine’s Day and what it means — we’ll gladly seiz...
THE MAN WHO TOOK 100 FERRY TRIPS… IN A ROW!
Imagine spending a quarter of a year on a ferry. We love our ferries and spending time on board, but 100 trips in a row is impressive even to us! Martin, a Dane, recently set this record and it might even become a Guinness World record. His best tips for other guests tr...
Discover a few Dutch Gems
Start planning a Dutch retreat with our inspirations Make your next break close-cation year! Why not simply travel in style on a relaxing sailing across the North Sea to Holland on a superferry, its close but has so much to offer whether it be for a New Year detox break, a family getaway or even a…
Springtime in Holland
Holland in Full Bloom There is one thing that you can be sure of, Holland in the springtime is a wonderfully colourful place to be. A visit to the Keukenhof gardens or a stroll around one of the many flower markets is a definite must do and it’ll cheer you up after a long, dark, cold…
It’s all about the Dutch Winter
Keep in high spirits when the cold weather kicks in with our guide to some of the best events the Netherlands has to offer, 2017. Why not experience the Dutch Christmas Markets, Christmas fairs and winter wonderland festivals to name but a few? Like Britain, winter in Holland can be an long, dark and unpleasant affair, but, if ...