Stena Line is investing £14 million to upgrade its Irish Sea fleet, improving ferry crossings between the UK and Ireland with more comfortable and modern onboard spaces.
The investment will support improvements across 11 vessels operating on key routes such as:
- Belfast ↔ Cairnryan
- Belfast ↔ Liverpool (Birkenhead)
- Belfast ↔ Heysham
- Dublin ↔ Holyhead
- Dublin ↔ Liverpool (Birkenhead)
- Rosslare ↔ Fishguard
These crossings play an important role in connecting communities while supporting both passenger travel and freight movement across the Irish Sea.
Improving the onboard experience
The upgrade programme focuses on enhancing onboard spaces to create a more comfortable and flexible travel experience.
Passengers can expect improvements including:
- upgraded cabins with improved comfort
- more pet-friendly cabin options
- refreshed lounge areas, including premium spaces
- improved family and relaxation areas
These changes are designed to make journeys more relaxed, whether travelling for a short break, visiting family, or heading further across Europe.
A key route for travel and trade
The Irish Sea remains one of the busiest ferry corridors in Europe. Stena Line’s network plays a vital role in maintaining strong connections between the UK and Ireland, supporting both tourism and the movement of goods.
By investing in its fleet, the operator continues to strengthen reliability and maintain high standards across its crossings.
What this means for travellers
Sailing schedules and routes are not expected to change as part of this investment. Instead, travellers will benefit from gradual onboard improvements as upgrades are introduced across the fleet.
For passengers, this means:
- a more modern onboard environment
- improved comfort on longer crossings
- better facilities for families and pet owners
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