6 May 2026
Start of the travel-behaviour survey
This spring TESO is running a short on-board survey to better understand how passengers plan their journey across the Marsdiep.
Your ferry service between Texel and Den Helder.
A few practical notes about the crossing.
Tickets cover both directions automatically. On the way back from Texel to Den Helder we never check — just drive aboard.
The ferry is timetable-based: arrive at the harbour and you sail on the next available crossing. No date or time selection.
Vehicles are recognised by their plate. Drive straight through the gate at boarding — the system lifts the barrier for you.
Up to 30% off on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday outbound. The discount is applied automatically based on the day of travel.
Photographs from TESO ferries crossing the Marsdiep.
A short video taken during a regular crossing between Texel and Den Helder.
This spring TESO is running a short on-board survey to better understand how passengers plan their journey across the Marsdiep.
Maintenance work on the inner pier of the Texel ferry harbour starts in February. Crossings will not be affected.
Crew, deck and maintenance positions on board the TESO ferries and at the harbour offices on Texel.
Discover the TESO pavilion at the Maritime & Beachcombers Museum Flora — a short walk from the ferry harbour at 't Horntje.
TESO has been operating the ferry service between Texel and the mainland since 1907. The service was founded by the islanders themselves and the ownership is still held by approximately 3,100 Texel residents and other regular users of the ferry.
TESO is a non-profit organisation. Revenue is reinvested in safety, sustainability and the continuity of the crossing. The interest of the traveller comes first.
See you on board.