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 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
High score for Oslo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Everything! Great service, great value, friendly, clean. We loved the trip!
  • Robyn
    United States United States
    Spacious room, private bathroom, lot of options for food and drink
  • Fl
    Portugal Portugal
    Very nice room with sea view. Excellent breakfast.
  • Burcu
    Turkey Turkey
    clean, nice, unique experience - best way of the transfer
  • Naomi
    United States United States
    A cool way to travel. Had a good buffet for the family. Rooms were clean, beds were comfy, and staff was friendly.
  • Carla
    United States United States
    Great value - cruise, transportation, hotel room and breakfast! Clean comfortable room, good shower. Easy fast boarding and disembarking. Fabulous breakfast.
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    Wonderful breakfast in the cabin. Good dinner in the steakhouss

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

Amenities of DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and charges apply.

Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs NOK 200 per day.

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area

Business Facilities

  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Indoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Danish
  • English
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish

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.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

FAQs about DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen

  • DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen is 0.7 miles from the center of Oslo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen on this page.

  • The prices at DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Quad
  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Game room
    • Kids' club
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool
    • Happy hour
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Live music/Performance
  • Check-in at DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen has 3 restaurants:

    • Explorers Steakhouse
    • 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant
    • Little Italy
  • The nearest beach is 0.9 miles from DFDS Ferry - Oslo to Copenhagen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.