Stena Line

Stena Line: ferry network between Ireland, Great Britain and Northern Europe

Stena Line operates an extensive network of sea routes linking ports in Ireland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Latvia, Denmark and Norway. The company presents itself as one of Europe's largest ferry operators, and its Irish site (stenaline.ie) centralises ticket booking, fleet information and onboard services.

Connections from Ireland

From the island of Ireland, Stena Line offers the Dublin–Holyhead and Rosslare–Fishguard routes, which connect with Great Britain. In addition, the company links Belfast with Cairnryan and Liverpool, and maintains international connections such as Harwich–Hook of Holland, Kiel–Gothenburg, Frederikshavn–Gothenburg, Rostock–Trelleborg, Gdynia–Karlskrona, Travemünde–Liepāja and Ventspils–Nynäshamn, among others.

Fleet and onboard services

The fleet includes vessels such as Stena Superfast VII, Stena Superfast VIII, Stena Estrid, Stena Edda and Stena Embla, among others. Onboard services include a duty-free shop with more than 450 premium brands, and entertainment activities on certain crossings.

Offers and packages

The website features promotions such as the free student fare when booking a motorist fare before 30 September, discounts of up to 50% on the caravan supplement, and ferry and hotel packages through Sembo, a company owned by Stena Line, which allows savings of up to 20% on the ferry ticket when booking accommodation and crossing together. Day trips from Dublin to Holyhead are also advertised with music bingo, quiz, duty-free shopping and a complimentary drink for €25 per person on specific dates (13 October and 10 November), as well as duty-free shopping day trips from €10.

Practical information and regulatory changes

The company advises that, from Monday 28 September 2026, all passengers travelling from Dublin, Holyhead, Fishguard or Rosslare ports will be required to present a valid passport at check-in. The website also offers help sections on travelling with pets, sailing updates, accessibility and a low fare calendar.

Social commitment

Stena Line sponsors Special Olympics Ireland for four years, supporting athletes in their training, competition and development, with the aim of fostering confidence and inclusion in people of all abilities.