Major boost for Irish parents as huge travel firm vows ‘kids go free' – but there's a catch
A report recently found 42 per cent of
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Stena Line has announced kids can travel for free until January next year
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The Legal & General's Family Holiday Report also found that almost a third said they now have a real focus on money-saving measures due to
But the largest ferry operator on the Irish Sea, with routes to Scotland, England, Wales and the French port of Cherbourg, says the Kids Go Free offer applies to all Economy and Flexi motorist fares on the Irish Sea until January 5, 2026.
The routes included are:
The offer is applicable to travel in either direction on the above routes, e.g. from Dublin to Holyhead and from Holyhead to Dublin.
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However, your trip must be booked before August 31, with the offer applying to kids aged 0 to 15.
Prices start from €175 per car, with one adult, and kids go free.
Use the offer code KIDS when prompted in the booking process online.
Stena Line has around 40 vessels running 20 routes in Northern
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The Swedish-owned ferry firm added: "Younger passengers can enjoy Happy World play areas, games zones, an interactive POD lounge on crossings between Belfast and Cairnryan and free movie lounges.
"For the grown-ups, the relaxation begins the moment you step on board with the Pure Nordic Spa (available on the Belfast to Cairnryan route and the Rosslare to Cherbourg route), Taste Restaurant, bars, and excellent shopping all available.
"And with pet-friendly travel on Stena Line routes you can even bring your four-legged friend.
"For cost-conscious passengers travelling on the Dublin to Holyhead crossing and the Rosslare to Fishguard crossing, you can take advantage of Duty-Free savings on a wealth of products, including alcohol, cosmetics, fragrances, gifts, and confectionery."
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Meanwhile, take a look inside the
The Swedish-owned ships depart from
The trip is an ideal way to stock up on goodies without breaking the bank, as shoppers can buy items tax-free and duty-free in international waters.
The round trip takes about nine hours, with a 3.5-hour journey there and back and a two-hour stopover in the seaside town of Holyhead.
And the ideal way to spend the trip is in the comfort of one of the two lounges on board, which can be added to your ticket.
Both car and foot passengers are welcome in the eight-floor areas, and the Irish Sun recently had the chance to check them out.
To enter the Hygge lounge or the Stena Plus lounge, we were given cards with a code that serves as a passcode to the lounge door.
The newest addition to the ship is the Hygge lounge, inspired by and named after the
The space is designed to create a relaxing atmosphere ideal for work or just some peace and quiet while on the crossing.
It features glass wall windows offering a stunning sea view and rows and rows of reclining leather seats.
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