Stena Line Ferries- Routes, Ports, Tickets, and Offers

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About Stena Line

Stena Line is a popular ferry provider based in Göteborg, Sweden. Founded in 1962, the company has a fleet of over 27 ferries serving 18 different ferrsy routes connecting different European nations, including Sweden, Latvia, Germany, Poland, Ireland, France, Great Britain, and the Netherlands. The fleet comprises RoPax and RoRo ferries. With over 25,000 yearly sailings, Stena Line transports over 7.6 million passengers and 1.7 million cars annually.

Stena Line ferries main destinations

Stena Line ferries offer crossings across Northern Europe, connecting several ports across the Baltic Sea, Irish Sea, North Sea, and Scandinavia. One of the most popular destinations in the Port of Belfast in Northern Ireland, which welcomes you to a city with rich history, top-class restaurants, museums, historical attractions, and vibrant nightlife. Connections to Belfast are available from Liverpool and Cairnryan. The other popular destination served by Stena Line hydrofoils is Gothenburg, with connections from Kiel and Frederikshavn. The Port of Gothenburg is a gateway to some of the most beautiful islands in Sweden.

Most popular Stena Line connections

Stena Line’s network features 18 ferry routes connecting different cities in Northern Europe. The schedule is normally busy during the high season, with most trips between May and November. The Liverpool-Belfast connection is the most popular with 14 sailings per week followed by the Hoek van Holland-Harwich connection with 14 weekly sailings. Other popular connections on the Stena Line ferry network include Fishguard-Rosslare with 14 weekly sailings, Kiel-Gothenburg with 7 weekly sailings, and Holyhead-Dublin with 4 daily sailings.

Popular Stena Line Ferry Routes

Ferries by Stena Line to Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea is part of the Atlantic Ocean enclosed by Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Germany, and Russia. The Baltic countries are popular for monuments, historical figures, castles, medieval towns, hill forts, pagan landmarks, and other historical attractions. Popular Stena Line connections along this route include:

Ferries by Stena Line to Irish Sea

The Irish Sea is a water mass separating Ireland and Great Britain. Popular connections along this route include:

Ferries by Stena Line to North Sea

The North Sea is a section of the Atlantic Ocean in Northern Europe surrounded by Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and France. Destinations in the North Sea are famous for endless beaches, watersport facilities, and many seaside resorts. Popular Stena Line ferry connections along this route include:

Ferries by Stena Line to Scandinavia

Located north of the Baltic Sea, Scandinavia is part of Northern Europe comprising three countries: Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The region is famous for chic cities, rocking festivals, remote forests, glaciers, and lakes. Popular connections along this route include:

Ferry routes by Stena Line and timetables

Stena Line hydrofoils serve multiple ports across Northern Europe. 18 routes are served in the Irish Sea, Baltic Sea, Scandinavia, and the North Sea.

Stena Line ticket types

Stena Line offers 3 fare types for your roundtrip or return journey: Economy, Flexi, and Premium.

The Economy fare is the most affordable but with more restrictive conditions than Flexi and Premium. It is ideal if you have fixed travel plans. You’ll be required to pay an amendment fee for any changes, and there is no refund in case of a cancellation.

The Flexi fare offers more flexibility in case of a change of plans. There is no amendment fee for any changes to your trip, but you’ll be required to pay the difference. You’ll receive a full refund minus a small return booking cancellation fee for any booking cancellation made up to 24 hours before departure and a half refund minus a small cancellation fee for any booking cancellation made up to 2 hours before departure.

The Premium fare has more benefits and greater flexibility. There is no amendment fee for any changes to your trip, but you’ll have to pay the difference. For cancellations up to 2 hours before departure, you’ll receive a full refund minus a small cancellation fee if you book a return ticket. There are additional benefits that differ on each route. All the benefits will be displayed during booking when you select this fare type.

Stena Line services on board

Stena Line offers several services on board for the best and most comfortable experience during the crossing.

Types of accommodation on board Stena Line ferries

Stena Line ferries have a wide range of cabins to match your budgets and needs. All cabins feature ensuite facilities, beds, berths, towels, comfortable bedding, and televisions. The ferries have superior and deluxe cabins that offer a more comfortable experience.

Transporting vehicles with Stena Line Ferry

Different types of vehicles are accepted on Stena Line ferries, including cars, camper vans, trailers, vans, coaches, and all two-wheeled vehicles with a motor. Vehicles must meet certain length and height requirements (including bicycle racks and roof boxes) to be allowed on the vessels. Ticket prices will depend on your vehicle’s length and height. Fare groups include Low Cars (maximum length, 4.7m, maximum height, 2m), Low Cars (maximum length, 6m, maximum height, 2m), High Cars (maximum length, 6m, maximum height, 3m), Camper Vans/Trailers (maximum length, 12m, maximum height, 4m), Coaches (maximum length, 14m maximum height, 4m), and Vans (max length 12m or 6m depending on the route). Vehicles carrying commercial goods or hazardous goods must be booked as freight.

Services and events on board Stena Line Ferries

Stena Line offers the best service and experience on their large fleet of ferries. On board, you can relax and enjoy a great meal, shop from a selection of retailers, and rest in some of their ensuite cabins. Some ferries have shops, movie lounges, a bar and restaurant, a spa, game arcades, and loads of children’s activities. All ferries have free and payable Wi-Fi services. Free Wi-Fi is available in the main passenger lounge and does not extend to the cabin sections.

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