DFDS Ferry from Oslo To Copenhagen
After finishing our Norway highway journey, it was time to make our method from Oslo to Copenhagen. Initially, we considered taking the prepare. Nonetheless, after researching the in a single day DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen we thought this was an fascinating choice.
On the time of reserving, the worth was 168 Euros (approx. $250 CAD) for the non-public sea view cabin with 4 bunk beds.
4 prepare tickets price over $150 CAD per particular person ($600 CAD whole).
Technically, the prepare is the sooner choice. Nonetheless, many of the quick trains journey throughout the day. Because of this, we might arrive in Copenhagen by late afternoon or night. This implies discovering a resort room for the night time – which prices a minimum of $200 CAD per night time.
For comparability, it prices $250 CAD (168 Euros) for transportation AND lodging on the in a single day ferry. Or, we pay $800+ CAD for the prepare plus resort night time. The maths pointed us in direction of the ferry choice.
After additional analysis, we turned extra enthusiastic about this mode of transportation.
These giant ships act extra like a cruise ship than a passenger ferry. So, that’s what caught. Once we described this a part of the journey to our boys, we stated we’re happening a “mini-cruise by Norway’s fjords”.
On this submit, we share our expertise on the in a single day DFDS ferry from Oslo, Norway to Copenhagen, Denmark.
One other deciding issue was the reliability of prepare service on the time. Rail strikes had been taking place all through Europe. That, coupled with the chaos of post-pandemic journey, resulted in a whole lot of prepare cancellations.
Earlier in our Scandinavia journey, our prepare from Stockholm to Oslo was canceled one week earlier than departure with no choices to rebook. Our confidence with the rail system was low, which actually influenced our resolution to take the in a single day ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen as an alternative.
On the point of board the DFDS Crown Seaways ship on the Oslo ferry terminal. This ship can accommodate over 1,700 passengers.
The place is the DFDS ferry terminal in Oslo?
The DFDS terminal is on the tip of Vippetangkaia, slightly below Akershus fortress. Beneath is a photograph of DFDS Seaways ferry terminal in Oslo (captured because the ship started it’s journey).
It’s situated comparatively near the enduring Oslo Opera Home. We purposely booked a resort inside strolling distance to the ferry terminal. We stayed at Clarion Assortment Lodge Bastion.
Oslo to Copenhagen ferry cabins
First, let’s begin with the sleeping preparations on the in a single day ferry. There are a number of choices and layouts to select from. Evaluate cabin choices right here.
We stayed in a Commonplace Sea View 4 berth cabin, pictured above. Having a window is essential to us. We don’t like sleeping in rooms with no window. Particularly if the waters are uneven.
Sleeping onboard the ferry is just like a cruise ship, however the rooms are a lot smaller (and fewer luxurious).
With out query, we discovered the cabins to be nice worth.
The cabins embrace an arrogance desk and mirror, garments hooks and hangers, pillows and linen, non-public toilet, bedside lights, and a continental plug level to cost gadgets.
Do DFDS cabins have showers?
Sure! Every cabin comes with a personal en suite toilet with bathe, bathroom and sink. The bathe is small however useful.
This is a crucial query when researching whether or not sleeping onboard the ferry is the proper choice for you. Having a personal toilet with bathe sealed the deal for us.
This ship can be used for the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo.
View of Oslo harbour from our Sea View Cabin window.
The bunk beds are linked to the wall.
When it’s time for mattress, you merely pull down the mattress and it’s able to go.
Pillows, blankets and linen is included. It’s a cushty option to journey.
Discover the protecting bar on the higher bunk mattress. It is a good characteristic to guard you and your youngsters from falling off the highest bunk.
The inside of the ship is good. It’s a lot nicer than we anticipated.
The Sea Store is a duty-free retailer onboard the Copenhagen to Oslo ferry.
This retailer is kind of large. And it has every part you’ll be able to consider. Together with clothes, souvenirs, chocolate, alcohol and every part in between.
Eating places onboard the Crown Seaways ship
There are a number of choices for consuming onboard the Copenhagen to Oslo ferry. See the eating choices right here.
Listing of eating places and bars on Oslo to Copenhagen ferry
- 7 Seas Buffet – situated on Deck 8
- Little Italy – view menu
- Discover Restaurant – view menu
- Blue Riband Restaurant – for conferences and particular occasions solely
- Espresso Crew café – Deck 7
- Bubble zone café – Deck 6
- Navigators Bar – Deck 8
- Northern Lights Bar – Deck 8
- Columbus Membership – Deck 8
- Sky Membership and Sky Bar – Deck 9
We ate dinner on the 7 Seas buffet Restaurant.
We had been undecided about the place to eat. The buffet just isn’t low cost and we had been uncertain if the worth was there. See buffet value right here.
Nonetheless, after having fun with afternoon drinks at Navigators Bar, our appetites guided us to the buffet. The Little Italy restaurant didn’t have dairy free choices for our youngest boy, so it was determined that we’d splurge on the buffet. It was the proper selection.
We loved the buffet and would suggest it. It has a child’s part with meals they like, like pizza, hen nuggets, French fries, and many others.
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Contemporary seafood plate from the buffet onboard the DFDS ferry.
We could have over-indulged on the seafood.
Carving station serving roast beef. The buffet has all kinds of meals. The exhausting half is deciding what to eat. And, to not stuff your self right into a meals coma.
Espresso Crew on the Oslo to Copenhagen ferry
Espresso Crew serves quite a lot of contemporary espresso, chilly drinks, contemporary pastries and snacks. I took a photograph of the menu so you’ll be able to see what’s obtainable and the costs.
We grabbed espresso, contemporary juice and pastries for breakfast earlier than disembarking the ship.
Freshly ready pastries, sandwiches, salads, fruit and juice at Espresso Crew.
That is Navigators Bar on Deck 8 (the principle deck for leisure).
It’s a good place to get pleasure from a night beverage. Behind this view are home windows. So you’ll be able to sit again and watch the shifting landscapes because the ship sails by the Oslo fjord and Kattegat Sea.
Numerous areas to lounge. I consider that is the Columbus Membership.
I took the above photograph within the morning, when the room was empty. It’s far more busy within the night.
Friends having fun with the Mermaid Sky Bar on the Sundeck degree.
It is a great spot to get pleasure from a beverage because the ship sails by Oslofjord from Norway to Denmark.
Should you journey the opposite path, from Copenhagen to Oslo, you’ll get pleasure from views of Kattegat Sea within the afternoon/night.
The climate was very unusual throughout our crusing. One minute it’s pouring rain with thick, heavy clouds. The following minute, the clouds half and the solar comes out.
Darkish, ominous clouds blanket the commentary deck because the ship departs Oslo.
Shortly after I captured this photograph the rain got here crashing down with fury. Everybody on the commentary deck went working for canopy.
Significantly better climate on the solar deck because the ferry approaches Copenhagen to disembark.
Bubble Zone on DFDS ferry
That is the primary passenger ferry we’ve taken that has a number of swimming swimming pools, a sizzling tub and sauna. Situated on Deck 6, the Bubble Zone space is a pleasant characteristic and provides to the “mini-cruise” vibe of this ferry expertise.
After we settled into our cabin and dropped off our baggage, our boys wished to move straight to Bubble Zone for a swim.
The pool is deeper than we anticipated. Neither boy was capable of contact the underside. Hold this in thoughts if you happen to’re touring with smaller youngsters.
There’s a small pool for toddlers and younger youngsters, pictured beneath. The pool room has lounger chairs so you’ll be able to chill out whereas your youngsters swim. It additionally has a big sauna with a window, so you’ll be able to have a pleasant sweat and never miss the views.
Notice – there’s a further cost to enter Bubble Zone and use the pool services. I don’t recall the worth. You should buy tickets on the entrance.
Above – Smaller soaker pool for younger youngsters and toddlers.
DFDS Youngsters’s Card
Households should buy a kids’s card that features quite a lot of gadgets. The worth is 100 DKK, which equals approx. $20 CAD.
The primary draw is the entry price for the pool space and Bubble Zone.
Additionally they obtain tokens to play a SEGA sport, memento ingesting bottle and poster, ice cream or deal with, and enormous delicate drink. It’s good worth. It stored our boys busy and completely happy.
Our boys had enjoyable bouncing on this bouncy fort on the Sky Membership.
Treasure Hunt – Sky Membership
Within the night, youngsters are invited to take part in a Treasure Hunt. Our boys had enjoyable working across the ship in search of gadgets – with out dad and mom! Moreover, the concept of discovering a treasure was motivation.
This exercise stored them busy for about an hour. It additionally allowed us to take a seat within the lounge and benefit from the passing surroundings. Everyone wins.
The Café inside Bubble Zone.
The Pirate Membership
This household zone is devoted for youthful youngsters, ages 4 to eight years outdated. It has a ball room, video games and movies enjoying on a tv. Our boys are too large for this space, however I can see this being a pleasant spot for households with younger youngsters.
Video games room and arcade on the ferry. It’s not very large however it has just a few basic video games.
Is the ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen scenic?
Sure! The crusing from Oslo to Copenhagen passes by stunning Norwegian landscapes. The primary couple hours of the journey passes by Oslofjord.
Should you’re touring in Norway throughout the summer season, you’ll have daylight effectively into the night. Subsequently, you’ll have loads of time on the ship to benefit from the views.
This ‘mini-cruise’ was really a spotlight from our time in Norway.
Conversely, in case you are taking the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo, the route will go by Kattegat Sea shortly after departure. I’m undecided what the views are like right here. We had been sleeping throughout this a part of the journey from Oslo to Copenhagen.
Views of downtown Oslo shortly after the ship departs.
Oslo Metropolis Corridor (Oslo rådhus) within the distance. The brick constructing with two towers.
Wind towers within the ocean close to Copenhagen.
Arriving in Copenhagen. Numerous new developments on the waterfront.
Fascinating structure. I prefer it!
FAQ’s about DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen
Beneath is a few useful details about the ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen, and vice versa.
What time is test in time for DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen?
DFDS check-in controls open 2 hours previous to departure. You should check-in no later than 45 minutes previous to the scheduled departure.
The ferry departs at 15:00 PM (3:00 PM) from Oslo. It arrives in Copenhagen at 10:00 AM.
When are you able to board the ferry?
You possibly can board the ship a pair hours earlier than departure time. I consider 1:00 PM for 3:00 PM departures.
We checked out of our Oslo resort at 11:00 AM and walked to the ferry terminal. We purposely booked a resort inside strolling distance.
I don’t recall the precise time that we had been allowed to board. Nonetheless, we did wait about an hour on the terminal earlier than boarding.
How lengthy is the DFDS ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen?
Oslo to Copenhagen ferry length can vary between 19 hours and 20 hours relying on climate circumstances.
What’s the Oslo to Copenhagen ferry timetable?
The Oslo Copenhagen ferry is operated by DFDS Seaways. The crossing operates as much as 7 occasions every week with crusing durations from round 19 hours.
Extra data about ferries Oslo to Copenhagen right here.
What’s the DFDS Oslo to Copenhagen value?
Value will depend upon the cabin you choose. You may also go for a seat solely, which is the most affordable choice.
We stayed within the 1 cabin 4-bed cabin with sea view, bunk beds. It price us 168 Euros for 4 folks (whole).
Should you’re touring with a car, this ship does accommodate autos. There are extra charges to carry you car onboard the ferry.
View value and buy tickets for the DFDS Copenhagen-Oslo Ferry right here.
Are you able to carry meals and alcohol on DFDS ferry?
We had been suggested that alcohol just isn’t allowed. Foot passengers are allowed to carry meals and drinks onboard (not alcohol), however meals should be consumed in your cabin.
Is the ferry from Copenhagen to Oslo tough?
We skilled very calm waters throughout our ferry passage from Oslo to Copenhagen. It rained closely after we departed Oslo. Even with the poor climate, the crusing was clean.
Once we wakened the subsequent morning, the water was like glass as we approached Copenhagen. See photograph beneath.
Self service check-in kiosks on the DFDS ferry terminal in Oslo.
Remaining ideas
This in a single day mini-cruise is a enjoyable option to journey from Norway to Denmark (or vice versa). Even splurging on the buffet dinner and having just a few drinks on the numerous bars, this was nonetheless a less expensive choice than taking the prepare.
We loved our time on the pool and sauna. Our boys had enjoyable enjoying video games and doing the treasure hunt. Dinner on the buffet was good. The sleeping quarters had been small however snug.
Total, we had a terrific expertise and would suggest it as a calming and comfy option to journey from Oslo to Copenhagen.
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