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The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Major boost for Irish parents as huge travel firm vows ‘kids go free' – but there's a catch
FERRY company Stena Line has announced kids can travel for free - until January next year. A report recently found 42 per cent of 1 Stena Line has announced kids can travel for free until January next year Credit: PR Handout 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. Read more in Travel 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 Most read in News Travel 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." For more information visit 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.
Irish Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Stena Line announces 'kids go free' offer on Irish routes as travel costs soar
Stena Line has announced a kids go free offer for families planning a trip abroad this summer, an offer available on multiple routes out of Ireland. Families can now travel to England, Wales, Scotland and continental Europe for less, after a survey from Legal & General revealed that 42 per cent of families said finances were the main barrier to travelling overseas this year. In the same report, almost a third of families reported that money-saving measures are now a number one priority in light of the rising cost of living. Stena Line's offer applies to Economy and Flexi car fares until January 5 2026, if you book your trip before August 31. Children from the ages of four to 15 are included in the deal. Crossings included in the offer include Rosslare to Fishguard, Dublin to Holyhead, Belfast to Cairnryan and Rosslare to Cherbourg - the latter of which provides a doorway to exploring central Europe. In addition, parents needn't worry about keeping the children entertained once boarded, as each vessel boasts a wide variety of amenities for both children and adults. Rosslare Europort provides a gateway to Central Europe (Image: PA) Onboard, the youngest of passengers can avail of the Happy World play areas, as well as free movie lounges and a fully interactive POD lounge on the Belfast to Cairnryan routes. With children kept occupied for the entire journey, parents can take a moment to relax in the Pure Nordic Spa, available on both the Belfast-Cairnryan and Rosslare-Cherbourg routes. A wide selection of bars and shopping options are available, as well as Taste restaurants aboard every vessel. Duty-free shopping is available on selected routes Those looking to save a little more while on the move can take advantage of duty-free prices aboard the Rosslare-Fishguard and Dublin-Holyhead ferries, with discounted prices on a wide variety of alcohol, cosmetics, confectionery, perfumes and gifts. Additionally, all Stena Line ferries are animal-friendly - meaning family pets can be taken along for the journey, with a pet lounge on the Belfast-Cairnryan route and well-equipped pet cabins on others to accommodate any canine needs. Prices start from €175 per car with one adult. Stena Line's Economy fare currently provides the best value, or if your plans have a habit of changing last-minute, those with a Flexi ticket can change the date and time of their crossing - without the need to pay an amendment fee. For more information, visit Stena Line's website here. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
