Smooth booking in process for foot passengers. Very good car parking rates at Cairnryan port. On board facilities were adequate - found the restaurant fairly expensive, but was expecting this to be... See more
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On time, friendly helpful staff. Cabins a much better temperature this time. Often too hot making it hard to sleep. My family and I use the Belfast Liverpool crossing about three or four times a year... See more
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I love the Stena Plus lounge, and the staff are friendly and helpful, the ship is well equipped, well maintained, clean, smooth and quiet. The only area where Stena could improve is that they appear t... See more
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The cabin was spacious, clean ,and well appointed. It more than met our expectations. As it was a night crossing , and we had a long journey ahead of us the following day, we did not use any of the ot... See more
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About Stena Line UK
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At Stena Line, we're all about making your journey by sea as easy and enjoyable as possible. For over 60 years, we've been connecting people to destinations across Europe.
Whether you're off on an adventure or heading home for a visit, we’ve got you covered with comfy cabins, tasty food, and plenty of onboard entertainment. Travelling with young children? Bringing your furry friend? No problem—we’ve got dedicated spaces for them to rest and play too. With our modern ferries, friendly crew, and a commitment to making every trip smooth and stress-free, we're excited to welcome you onboard.
Ferries to Scotland
- Belfast – Cairnryan
Ferries to England
- Belfast – Liverpool
- Hook of Holland – Harwich
Ferries to Wales
- Dublin – Holyhead
- Rosslare – Fishguard
Ferries to Ireland
- Holyhead – Dublin
- Fishguard – Rosslare
- Liverpool – Belfast
- Cairnryan – Belfast
Ferries to the Netherlands
- Harwich – Hook of Holland
Plan your road trip to Europe
As a family-owned Swedish company, Stena Line operates 18 routes across northern Europe. If you’re looking for an easy way to travel between countries such as Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland and Latvia, be sure to check out our wider route network.
Good to know
We understand that passengers come with luggage, so we won’t charge you any extra for yours. Car passengers can bring as much as they can fit into their vehicles. And foot passengers can bring as much as they can carry, so long as no single piece of luggage is over 23kg in weight. That makes packing a whole lot easier!
How to book ferry travel
Visit www.stenaline.co.uk to plan your ferry trip and see our special offers. Use the Low Fare Finder to get the lowest price, upgrade to a Flexi or Premium fare, or treat yourself to a little bit of luxury in the Stena Plus Lounge.
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United Kingdom
- www.stenaline.co.uk
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Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your review.
We're delighted to hear that everything went well and that both sailings departed and arrived on time.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
Unacceptable cleanliness in cabin.
I did not like the filth of our deluxe cabin, the floor in particular. Totally unacceptable, dog cabin or no dog cabin - I need to take my shoes off at night! TBH this is the standard for Stenaline in my experience and I’ve travelled many times.
August 1, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning.
Hi, thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that the cleanliness of your cabin did not meet expectations. Regardless of cabin type, we understand the importance of a clean and comfortable environment, and we're disappointed to learn this was not your experience.
Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the onboard team for review.
We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
We really enjoyed the trip we have a…
We really enjoyed the trip we have a good time within the ferry thank you
August 1, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your trip and look forward to welcoming you back onboard again soon.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
My journey with Stena line Ferries
The journey with Stena line Ferries was great, from the simple online booking service to the smooth check in at Cairnryan/Belfast ports. The ships are nice and modern and have a great choice of things to do on board and with a sailing time of two and a half hours you have time to have a meal, have a head/shoulder massage supplied by the excellent Stena staff or simply relax with a coffee and read your book.
August 1, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the booking process, crossing and onboard experience. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Amazing company
What a exceptional company it is a absolute pleasure to travel with stenaline I’m disabled and the staff go and above and beyond to help ,nothing is a problem for them, beautiful comfortable cabins at such an amazing price the staff are a credit to your company .
July 29, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the service and support from our team. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for sharing your 5 star review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed travelling with us and we look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're delighted to hear you found our staff friendly and welcoming. We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Lovely relaxed way to travel
Our trip back to UK from Rotterdam went so smoothly and free of stress. We were in our car and check in and loading was speedy and efficient with plenty of space to open doors. We had a pleasant well priced meal and used one of the cabins which was well appointed, very clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and pleasant and the pricing competitive.
July 28, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed a smooth journey, comfortable cabin, and friendly service. We look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Amazing staff really made our trip a memorable one :)
Today we made it to our ferry at the hook of Holland having broken down and leaving our car in the Netherlands - it’s been a nightmare ! - but today we travelled on the ferry back to England and Paul and his colleague took pity on us after hearing our story and they gave us our own area in the truckers lounge as it was empty … we hadn’t slept for 2 nights and these guys fed us and made the end of a horrible experience into a lovely gesture of kindness and we truly appreciated it ! We just got home, thank you so so much x
July 31, 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your 5-star review and for sharing your experience.
We're so sorry to hear about the difficulties you faced during your trip, but we're delighted that Paul and his colleague were able to make a challenging situation a little easier.
Providing care and support when our customers need it most is what great service is all about, and we're sure your kind words will mean a lot to them.
Thank you for taking the time to recognise their kindness, and we wish you all the best after such an ordeal.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
All aspects of the trip were absolutely…
All aspects of the trip were absolutely faultless. The support provided to my wife, who is in a wheelchair, was of the highest order. Thank you.
July 31, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review.
We're delighted to hear that every aspect of your trip met your expectations and that the assistance provided to your wife was of such a high standard.
We'll be sure to share your kind comments with the team, who will be thrilled to receive them.
We hope to welcome you both on board again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
The boat was lovely
The boat was lovely. Very spacious and clean. The cabins were very comfortable. Boarding was straightforward and on time. Regular SMS updates were very helpful.
July 27, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your 5-star review.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the ship, found it clean and spacious, and that your cabin was comfortable.
It's also great to know that boarding was straightforward and on time, and that the SMS updates helped keep you informed throughout your journey.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you onboard again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your review.
We're delighted to hear you found our service friendly and that your journey was as quick as expected.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
Nothing Special .
Check in and Boarding by bus was quick and easy at Dublin. Had purchased a breakfast voucher but what I got I thought was miserly and overpriced .
.Before sailing , I went to deck above the Cafe and used the outside stairs to come back down to the Cafe Deck . These were not in the best of shape . Peeling Paint, Rusty and not looking all that safe .
While not Stena,s fault, the Cafe Area was plagued with a horde of dysfunctional, hyperactive children running around wild .
Despite the frequent appeals from the crew , their equally dysfunctional parents did nothing to control them .
Can I suggest have a boat to tow behind the Ferry just for them .?
In Stena,s favour, all areas of the ship were spotless.
Disembarking was slow and it must have been 35 mins after docking .. Last off and loading of the returning lorries had started.
July 28, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for taking the time to share your review.
We're pleased to hear that check-in and boarding were straightforward and that you found the ship clean throughout your journey.
We're sorry that the breakfast voucher, the condition of the stairs, and the disembarkation process did not meet your expectations. We appreciate you taking the time to share your comments.
We hope to welcome you back onboard in the future.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're delighted to hear that you received very good service and found our crew friendly. We look forward to welcoming you back onboard again.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Poor organisation with other parties
The boat was clean and boarding was great. The staff were all friendly except at the end of our journey. We arrived into Holyhead just before 8pm and had a train from Holyhead and 8:26pm. We were then held on the boat awaiting the cars and trucks departure and as a result missed the connecting train. The final train from Holyhead. Either the train company or ferry companies need to work together on this because it’s crazy. We would then have been stranded in Holyhead until 5am unless our friend had made the 160mile round trip to pick us up. There was one member of staff who just shrugged their shoulders and said it’s gonna be tight getting that. Ah well. I’ll be writing to the train company cos the last train at 8:26 is mad but you know it is too so why not find some other way to get foot passengers off quicker. After all the cars and trucks have their ongoing transport!
July 28, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for sharing your review.
We're pleased to hear that you found the ship clean, the boarding process smooth, and that most of our team were friendly and helpful.
We're sorry to learn that the disembarkation process caused you to miss your onward train connection, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. Your comments will be passed on to our team.
We hope to welcome you back onboard in the future.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're delighted to hear that you found the journey well organised, the service enjoyable, and the facilities clean. We look forward to welcoming you back onboard.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Number 1 for getting to Ireland
Very efficient and super friendly all the way through from security gates to leaving.
Comfortable crossing and enjoyable food too 👍
July 29, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good morning,
Thank you for your 5 star review. We're delighted you enjoyed the friendly service, comfortable crossing, and onboard food. We look forward to welcoming you back onboard again.
Regards
Dave
Stena Line
Prompt boarding and smooth ferry…
Prompt boarding and smooth ferry crossing both directions.
July 28, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5-star review.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed prompt boarding and a smooth crossing in both directions.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5-star review.
We're delighted to hear that you had a great crossing and enjoyed our onboard facilities.
We appreciate your kind comments about the efficiency of our service and look forward to welcoming you on board again soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
Kids activities
Kids loved the puzzle solving and colouring; staff went out of way to reward them with medal and cookie as they are vegetarian.
Comfortable stay.
Can improve on kids play areas as it seems good for little ones not for 6yr+..
July 30, 2026
Reply from Stena Line UK
Good afternoon,
Thank you for your 5-star review.
We're delighted to hear your children enjoyed the activities and that our staff helped make their experience extra special. We're also pleased you had a comfortable stay.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the play areas and will share it with the relevant team.
We hope to welcome you back on board soon.
Regards
Hayley
Stena Line
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