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 private 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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

    • Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
4 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leslie
    United States United States
    Stateroom window was larger than expected. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Pizza restaurant was good.
  • Lorenzck
    Italy Italy
    Are you kidding me?! What’s not to like? If you love overnight travel and like ships, this might be one of the BEST experiences to have (not to mention, it is relatively cheap considering that you are traveling between two countries and hotel...
  • Gerrie
    United States United States
    We had booked the Commodore class room, and had a room at the front of the boat so we can see out - great view, and good size room. Very clean and comfortable. Also access to the Commodore lounge and the upper decks were wonderful.
  • Valerie
    Canada Canada
    The commodore room has nice windows and the bathroom in surprisingly large! The breakfast buffet was also great.
  • Gail
    United States United States
    7th floor Commodore cabin was surprisingly spacious and the breakfast included was excellent. Made the price well worth it.
  • Patricia
    United States United States
    We had dinner on the ship and it was excellent. The service was truly outstanding. We also had the buffet breakfast and it was very good! The entertainment was great! Loved the guitarist!
  • Marianne
    United States United States
    Early boarding with Commodore class and nice breakfast buffet.
  • Rebecca
    Italy Italy
    I reserved the captain commodore suite with sea view. It was wonderful stay with private bath. It was comfortable and easy walking distance to get there from my hotel in Oslo, Norway. The dinner was fabulous as well as breakfast! I would do...
  • Linda
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Pizza @ the Italian Restaurant was one of the best Duty Free Shop was really complete and affordable 4-beds cabin is clean, tidy, but very small
  • Nigar
    Norway Norway
    That was a lovely option for transportation and accommodation. The check-in went smoothly. Although the cabin was not big enough for our suitcases, they had a storage space, which was extremely helpful. The facilities, bar, cafeteria, and...

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Explorers Steakhouse
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Little Italy
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Pizza
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      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 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 fees may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print

Must-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.