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4,004
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Evaluating 2,995 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, politeness, and welcoming attitude, making interactions pleasant and efficient. Many people highlight the excellent user experience, noting smooth boarding and disembarkation processes, and a generally calm and relaxing journey. However, some customers also noted issues with facilities, such as dirty toilets, noisy children, or cabins not meeting expectations, including non-flushing toilets and wet floors. There were also mentions of dissatisfaction with food offerings, poor Wi-Fi, and challenges with accessibility for foot passengers or those with mobility issues.

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Service

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Facilities

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Outbound ferry was lovely calm seas, staff lovely. Inbound ferry, screaming children doing laps of the ship for hours on end. Throwing water from the toilets all over the floor. Announcements and remi... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Booking by phone efficient and useful as it was first time . If possible would like to board the ferry earlier than 1hr 15 on return journey from Belfast , but otherwise efficient and good . Both... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Used the express loading, booked lunch and the reserved lounge area. Express boarding: fab. Great help, very efficient. Lounge: worth the extra cost. Quite relaxing and very welcoming. Lunch/fo... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We are regular travelers to GB and this time decided to use the daytime sailing Belast to Birkenhead. On arrival at Belfast check in (9am) we were told to join the vehicle cue in row 3 but not the p... See more

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Company details

  1. #11 of 18 best companies in Ferry service
  2. #2 of 2 best companies in Port operating company
  3. #2 of 2 best companies in Terminal point

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to book

Easy to book. Only problem we encountered was at Holyhead where there were no staff at the exit.

13 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service doesn’t get much better.

Service doesn’t get much better.

My friend and I were returning from a motorbike trip to Norway on the Hoek Van Holland - Harwich Crossing, when his rear wheel bearing collapsed 10 miles before getting to the port. After a lot of brainstorming and asking truck drivers for a lift, we asked at the help desk if the engineers on board might be able to help. They found the correct bearings in their stores and helped us carry out the repair (which took 3 hours!!) My friend returned home safe the same night which wouldn’t have been possible without their help and a lot of luck!

4 July 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Confusing layout and limited passenger information

We found the layout of the passenger areas confusing, where was there to sit if you didn't want to be eating? It was often difficult to work out where particular public areas were, in spite of signs pointing general directions. The journey was broadly fine and nearly on time. We looked for information in advance about booking meals but could find little. We use Stena line from Harwich to Hoek van Holland often and find these ships much easier to navigate and user-friendly.

9 July 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Pet cabin

We, usually end up having to have the cabin by the door to the bar, which is horendously noisy. However, this time we were given the 2nd cabin in from the door, which was quieter. We booked a pet cabin & were very disapointed. Expensive & very poor upto what is offered with the Liverpool Belfast route. While other pet owners marched around the ship with their dog, we were told they had to be kept in the cabin at all times. The cabin, was extremely hot & uncomfortable for the dog. Also, there was not a dog bed provided, as expected. Also, the toilets did not flush in the cabins. Yet, despite little regard for the inconvenience at reception, it did not take too long for staff to put this right. Otherwise, although it was thick fog it was a comfortable sailing.

4 July 2026
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Well managed and comfortable ferry service

Well managed loading experience. Comfortable and clean ship. Polite and friendly staff. Good catering facilities and food.
There was no dedicated seating lounge for passengers other than around bars and cafe/restaurant.

11 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fab experience

From booking in to disembarking staff went above and beyond to ensure that my mum and myself were comfortable and able to access all the facilities due to our mobility struggles

9 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just returned from my Stena Line trip…

Just returned from my Stena Line trip to Belfast, and it was a fantastic experience! The ferry was clean, comfortable, and well-organised, with friendly staff who made the journey enjoyable. The views across the Irish Sea were beautiful, and the crossing was smooth and relaxing. A great way to travel between Liverpool and Belfast. Highly recommended!

13 July 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Could not book Stena plus lounge on…

Could not book Stena plus lounge on line - asked when I got on at customer services - told it was fully booked with no seats available - explained my colleague was in and I wanted to join him but told no its totally full - he let me in to pick up something and there was about 20-30 spare seats at quick count - table next to him was empty as was the seat at his table .

10 July 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

We had a very positive experience with this ferry crossing. The check-in process was quick and smooth, making the start of the journey hassle-free. The ferry itself had good facilities and was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. Parking costs were also very reasonable, which was a welcome bonus. Most importantly, all staff we encountered were professional, friendly, and polite throughout the trip. Overall, an excellent service and a pleasant travel experience.

12 July 2026

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