TESO has maintained the ferry service between Den Helder and Texel since 1907. The company has a large base of support on the island. The majority of the 3,000 shareholders is Texel. Since the foundation of TESO, the goal has remained the same: a good, affordable boat connection between Texel and the mainland. The quality and stable connection is paramount. They invest the profit that is made primarily in safety, quality and continuity. The interests of the traveler are central to this. Den Helder harbor The double-decker ferry to Texel departs from Den Helder once an hour; 100 km north of Amsterdam. The boat trip takes only 20 minutes. The departures from Den Helder to Texel are from 6.30 am to 9.30 pm. So every hour the boat always leaves on the half hour. You can park for free in the parking lot next to the terminal. The parking lot is not guarded. If this site is full, you can also park in the area. The port of Texel ('t Horntje) The double-decker ferry to Den Helder departs once an hour from Texel. The boat trip takes only 20 minutes. The sailings from Texel to Den Helder are from 6.00 am to 9 pm. So the boat always runs on the hour. At the ferry port of Texel there is a large parking lot just in front of the bicycle rental building. A second car park is located behind the TESO office. You can park for free in both areas.