Taking An 18 Hour Ferry In A Storm (Holland to UK)

After a crazy few weeks in France where I faced a few challenges including getting bitten by a dog, I am now making my way home to Scotland and taking the Amsterdam to Newcastle ferry for 18 hours with DFFS seaways, also known as the DFDS mini cruise.

On my way to Europe with my campervan, I took the channel tunnel but for my return trip, I’ve decided to opt for ferry travel and will take this overnight ferry from Holland to the UK (arriving into northern England) to cut down on the amount of driving I have to do…

This Amsterdam to Newcastle ferry crossing with DFDS seaways starts out well, but things take a huge turn for the worse when we are faced with 50 mp/h winds and start to experience a very stormy North Sea ferry crossing.

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[ruthaisling]

What an end to the trip! Have you ever suffered from seasickness?

Since coming back to Scotland I've been working on a few exciting video projects and I can't wait to share these with you over the next few weeks/months!

[Gunnorra]

Spent years on boats, when you start feeling seasick, what you wanna do is go to your cabin or you could even do it in the common area. Take a piece of string and a waterbottle or something with a bit of mass. Hang it from the ceiling or the bunk with about 2 feet of string. It won't swing with the boat, it'll just always hang straight down, and that'll help your brain to handle the ships movement. We always did it for the new guys when they started looking green.

[kendrawaterbury]

You are so NOT negative! Honest about your journey and fair enough! 🤢 I would expect nothing less from you after that experience!

[jpfens]

The candid nature of this video series has been very refreshing. Sometimes things go wrong when you travel. It's not about what happens, it's how you handle it. And you did great! My wife and I took and overnight ferry from Maine, USA to Nova Scotia, Canada and we both got seasick. When we got to Nova Scotia we went straight to a bed and breakfast and slept the whole day. Lost a day of our trip, but still had a good vacation.

[Teresa-L.]

I took a ferry from Harwich to Sweden. Massive storm the whole way. The boat rocked so bad even the crew were crawling on hands and knees. Everyone confined to their cabins. We had to put our mattresses on the floor under the bunks and slid back and forwards on the floor. Of course the plumbing stopped working. What a terrifying trip. The boat looked like a bomb had gone off inside with the bars and dining rooms wrecked. HUGE respect to sailors who make a career on the seas. Carbs are the best to eat for seasickness. Grab those bagels and donuts. The return trip the storm passed and the North Sea was like glass. Go figure.

[freezinweasle]

Retired US Coast Guard here. I feel your pain. The stages of sea sickness: You don't feel well, you are sick, you are afraid you are going to die and then you are afraid you are going to survive and still be sick. God bless you.

[keithl]

Sorry you got sick, The neighbors being sick made me queasy just hearing it... Glad you made it home safe. Nice to travel, but sometimes a relief to get home.

[geoffb]

Swallowing seasick tables on a empty stomach, no water but a few sneaky whiskeys. Girl you are a hero. I love the way you just live life as it and smile along

[GK]

OMG. What a trip! Your honesty was amazing, unlike most YouTube channels. I was seasick off Okinawa during a storm, and you presented an spot-on description of stormy weather sea sickness. Your videos continue to be outstanding, pro produced. Your sponsors should be really happy with your work. Glad you are safely back in the UK. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us.

[dboots]

there is nothing better, than standing at a ships bar with a beer in your hand, while the boat is heading into a force 8.brought back some happy memories.

[Spscc]

I crossed the Irish sea by ferry from Rosslare to Fishguard on 13 August 1979, at the height of the storm that resulted in the Fastnet yachting disaster. It was a terrifying experience. The ship rolled repeatedly by well over 45 degrees, and there were moments when I thought we would capsize. i was very seasick, but my abiding memory is the look of terror on the faces of some of the ferry crew. Thankfully we made it to port in one piece.

[rodfair]

She’s seasick but, still tries the whisky samples!
My kind of girl!! Especially the Glenmoranje.
You go girl !

[bobcattomboy]

girl, you are the coolest, thouhest i have ever seen. Filming whilest you are suffeing, solving situations on you own, and still being open againts the harships. Petje af! (NL)It is gesture when you raise your cap, as a sign of respect!

[TJ-]

awesome how honest you were with the staff when he asked you how France was LMAO that exact directness and no bs is what we dutchies love

[judithmaca]

When I lived in the Netherlands for several years, I frequently used the Hoek to Harwich sea crossing. Sometimes the North Sea was like a millpond, but on other crossings the sea was so rough that crew members were falling over, and were very sick. I remember having to hold onto the strap of my bunk to avoid hitting my head on the bunk above as I tried to sleep! Getting out on deck was too dangerous in such weather. I survived, and realised that I had better 'sea legs' than I thought. They now have much bigger ships, with better stabilisers. The new ships are beautiful!

[dl]

Oh Ruth :( no food since breakfast, taking a tablet dry, drinking whiskey and a stormy ship. I think that would make Captain Pugwash feel ill. You poor thing :(

[charlesscaife]

Such a pity you were unwell. DFDS smorgasbord is the finest food on any ferry company's boats. When I went to The Netherlands, I travelled up to Newcastle from West Yorkshire rather than go from Hull, because I had experienced DFDS going to Oslo. I also remember my first trip to Shetland through a force 8 gale. Each time the propeller came out of the water the whole boat would judder. I remarked on this to the little old lady doing her knitting at the cash till in the shop. She said very quietly in her east coast accent, "Och, you want to come up here in winter, it's far worse." That put me in my place. Hope to see more videos soon. Best wishes.

[AnnaWhybro]

I felt seasick just watching! But you were still smiling at the end and joy on your face as the boast docked! What a trip! Thanks for taking us along with you!

[heide]

You are brave. The Northsee is a piece of work. I sailed many years ago on the Stockholm in a Full blown hurricane. Not pleasant sailing through more than 20 meter waves!!

[tinacatharinaeden]

Being on deck is usually better than beind down in a windowless cabin. ❤