DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen

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DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen
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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.2

About this property

The iconic DFDS ferry sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen travels across Skagerrak and Kattegat, stopping in Frederikshavn on the way. Guests sleep comfortably in cabins at night and can enjoy the sunlight on the open deck during the day. The duration of the trip is 17 hours. All cabins have a private en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Certain guest rooms have a desk or seating area. Superior rooms have breakfast included. Guests on board can choose between an array of dining options. The Italian restaurant Little Italy serves simple and delicious pizzas and pasta, while Espresso House has a selection of cold and warm beverages, as well as pastries and sandwiches. Explorers Bistro serves a mix of Nordic and international dishes a la carte, while Explorers steakhouse features perfectly cooked steaks and ribs. After dinner, guests can grab a drink in the wine bar, listen to live music in the pub or dance the night away in the nightclub. Sea Shop offers tax-free shopping with a variety of designer clothes and accessories, quality wines and spirits, as well as Scandinavian sweets and homeware. Children can enjoy a range of activities on the ferry, including a children's club with maritime entertainment. There is also a pool and a hot tub available for a surcharge. This one-way cruise departs from DFDS Terminal at Vippetangen in Oslo and arrives at DFDS Terminal at Dampfærgevej in Copenhagen. A shuttle bus is available for a surcharge. Departures are at 15:00 every day, with an arrival at 10:00 the next morning. Afterwards, you’ll be free to explore what the city has to offer.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Parking on site
  • WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Parking available on-site

Availability

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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikolay
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    “Beautiful views, hot pool outside and very good food.”
  • Светлана
    Italy Italy
    “Overall experience is 100% no doubt and no regret destination relax and joy!”
  • David
    Australia Australia
    “An excellent way to travel from Oslo to Copenhagen. Ship facilities in wonderful condition despite it's age. Super quiet wafting journey!”
  • Suchitra
    Australia Australia
    “It was wonderful, kids enjoyed all the activities, room was comfortable including all amenities, on time departure and arrival. Overall great experience, amazing value as well as very engaging for kids.”
  • Kristie
    Australia Australia
    “Was a great way to break up travelling on planes or trains. Definitely recommend.”
  • Shardha
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    “For a person who usually gets sea sick, I must state I did not feel the journey at all. The room was great and actually exceeded my expectations in terms of size of room & bed. The full buffet dinner is well worth the cost while the breakfast...”
  • Semsa
    Australia Australia
    “The ferry was wonderful experience if you want to get from Oslo to Copenhagen or visa versa. The facilities are quite good. There are multiple restaurants and entertainment venues. There is a tax free shop with reasonable prices and well stocked...”
  • Yueyang
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “The view on the deck is magnificent. Also note that the shop on the ferry is tax free so the price is cheaper than that on shore”
  • Bernie
    South Africa South Africa
    “A nice overnight experience. Restaurants, bars and coffee shops on board. Vera at check-in in was extremely helpful. My suitcase was very big and could not fit into the locker. She stored if for me until check-in”
  • Biged
    Germany Germany
    “We got a bargain price (significantly below normal) which naturally affects our feelings. To travel overnight in comfort (Commodore double bed) from city to city is a pleasure; the evening in the Oslo fjord was great. The room was just fine for a...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
  • 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Explorers Steakhouse
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Little Italy
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 14:30
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Departure at 15:00 every day, with an arrival in Frederikshavn at 01:00 and Copenhagen 10:00.

Please note that departure time and schedule are subject to change, depending on the weather and operating conditions.

Bookings for more than 9 passengers are considered group bookings and could be rejected as different policy applies.