Unacceptable. From Co. Donegal to Belfast - train/bus/how? It was not sea sick, because one of them skipper of fishing vessel. Verification can help ensure real people write reviews about real companies. Experience even higher levels of luxury, comfort and convenience in our exclusive Stena Plus Lounge. What identification documents do I need to travel? Are English pound notes accepted in Northern Ireland? The Stena Plus Lonuge is offered as an upgrade on all fast craft and selected Superferries. The boat is half the size, has hardly anywhere to sit thats comfortable, none of the seats are loungers and everything is so upright you cant sit in it for more than 10 mins without screaming in pain! Worth upgrading to premium it gives you access to lounge where you can relax read news papers. Can I check my luggage in for the sailing? People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and theyll be displayed as long as an account is active. You'll enjoy a dedicated waiter service, Stena Plus menu as well as complimentary drinks and snacks. It was worth every penny. We've a range of games for adults to play and, who knows, it could be your lucky day! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. You can access Stina in the bottom right hand corner of the page. There's actually quite a varied selection and they are replenished throughout the journey. See you later in the year! Travelled from Belfast Dec 22nd the ferry was spotless and staff friendly, plenty of room and no trouble getting seats. I just being a bottle of whiskey in my bag for the cabin. I just being a bottle of whiskey in my bag for the cabin. It does say complimentary drinks but doesn't state if alcoholic or not. Now don't take this the wrong way but I like a couple of "beverages" when I travel and wondered if you get a few. Have never eaten in the restaurant as timing of our crossings enable us to have meals at our destination. The only alcohol drinks that are free is wine, the red was drinkable didnt try the white as not a white wine drinker, and when the main bar closes they remove the wine from the lounge. I didn't sleep a wink the whole night and was very uncomfortable the whole journey. Can I check my luggage in for the sailing? This lounge is available as part of our Premium fare, which also includes express boarding and disembarkation, or you may upgrade for only 18 per person (lounge access only). See you later in the year! The Stena Plus Lonuge is offered as an . Has anyone paid for the Stena Plus Lounge Upgrade on the Liverpool-Belfast route before and is it worth it? disaster. Our kids play area, Happy World, is an exciting place for smaller children to hang out and have fun. 6 answers. Do you have electric vehicle recharge facilities onboard? Where can I find information on careers with Stena Line? Would book a suite again.Fares can be pricey especially at peak times. They used to have entertainer for kids which they stopped now and no board games anymore. Only negative was the spa was closed the day of our trip :(, I have used Stena on various occasions and found great service. Then there was the lovely Brittany. This was the highlight of our trip, my grandson was thrilled to bits! Was the worse ever and he ruined our Christmas. Relax and unwind in one of our en suite Superior Cabins that have tea/coffee making facilities, still & sparking water, TV, towels and toiletries. Are there conference facilities available onboard? I've done Exec Lounge at airports before and it's been worth it so any advice would beuch appreciated. Free soft drinks and teas and coffees, biscuits. Look out for our special multipack deals for even further discounts. Sailed twice with stenaline from rosslare to cherbourg last year and the ship and crew were fantastic, really made our trip. Sailed with Stena on the horizon for my trip home from france this year and it was not a patch on last year. The en suite includes an accessible toilet, sink and shower. Do you provide luggage lockers at the terminal? Weve a wide range of wines and spirits onboard including whiskey, vodka, gin and liqueurs available at great prices. Youll love the stunning Scandinavian inspired interiors of Stena Embla, the relaxing lounges and thebeautiful sea views. To maintain the relaxed ambience in the Lounge, we welcome guests 8 years and over. What can I use my Extra points to purchase? Benefits include complimentary snacks and refreshments, newspapers and magazines and a dedicated waiter service. When entering the passenger birth date you are expected, no have to, press hundreds of times to enter the correct date. Do you provide special fares for group bookings? Do you provide a late check-out option on your ferries? What facilities do you have on your ferries? Tea,coffee,soft drinks and wine. I'll take my chances with the wine and give it a go on the way out. if it's worth it I can then book for the return journey! Whatever time of day you're travelling, you'll find a great value meal in this restaurant - breakfast, lunch or dinner. Even been one once or twice on lads trips I'll admit! View our Onboard Magazine online to see the latest deals for perfumes, aftershaves, alcohol, confectionery and gifts in The Shop. How can I check if my sailing is on time? What happens if my sailing is delayed or cancelled? In the Vehicles & Transportation category. Can I stay in my vehicle during the crossing? Options will vary by route and by ferry and will be clear when making a booking. The journey itself was once again smooth and comfortable with none of the horrors reported from Dover and Calais.We will definitely be back again when travelling with our own car. What payment methods and currencies can be used onboard. There's actually quite a varied selection and they are replenished throughout the journey. Well worth the money. Much quieter too. Are cabins mandatory on overnight sailings? What are Stena Line's vehicle categories? I would certainly use them in the future for that reason alone. Shop well stocked with some good deals. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. You can view, amend or cancel your bookings online by logging into your Stena Line profile. more. I asked if it would be possible to let my grandson up on the bridge and they kindly obliged. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Clean, spacious and also impressed with the size of the kennels. How do I book multiple vehicles on one booking? Create an account. You'll have somewhere to relax. Our dedicated TV lounge has comfortable seating and large screen TVs. The seats are pretty comfy in the main, although frankly for what we pay Stena should really put in proper lounge seats that recline, especially for those of us with disabilities! What can I use my Extra points to purchase? Otherwise a good ferry and I will use them again. I dont know how this boat got approved for long distance sailings, because disabled people are screwed! This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Can I get a quote without making a booking? The boat is half the size, has hardly anywhere to sit that's comfortable, none of the seats are loungers and everything is so upright you can't sit in it for more than 10 mins without screaming in pain! Are there conference facilities available onboard? Plenty of free snacks, drinks and nibbles. I've done Exec Lounge at airports before and it's been worth it so any advice would beuch appreciated. As services vary on each route, please check details when booking. He could used his disgretion and let me on. There is supposed to be a non-stop supply of all supplies all journey. A much nicer more modern ship with better cabins than P&O Hull ferry. The room for on it was 40 and its only 2.5 hours. It does say complimentary drinks but doesn't state if alcoholic or not. Do you have electric vehicle chargers at the port? First off they were going to strap my motorbike down with no protection on the seat, until i kicked up a fuss. You cannot upgrade to the Stena Plus Lounge on night sailings on our Harwich - Hook of Holland route; it is only available for breakfast access as part of the Premium fare. What is the Business Traveller programme? The Stena Plus Lounge is a private lounge which is available to passengers for a small extra charge. Aye, get a cabin, have a wee doze and wake up fresh the other end. Are English pound notes accepted in Northern Ireland? Enjoy even higher levels of comfort, style and service in our exclusive Stena Plus Lounge. Title Bus 96 waits at the ferry to I usually travel Cairnryan-Belfast-Cairnryan using the Stena Plus Lounge, which is a good size, private, clean toilets, decent snacks regularly topped up plus occasionally restaurant extras, and menu service. Shame on you. Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers questions frequently. Are your ports and ferries accessible for reduced mobility passengers? more. Different passengers or vehicles out/return. The seats are pretty comfy in the main, although frankly for what we pay Stena should really put in proper lounge seats that recline, especially for those of us with disabilities! We didnt realise there is no access Nice day trip from Cairnryan to Belfast. We look forward to welcoming you onboard! Everything about the service was excellent. The boarding and disembarking were very speedy. Recommended experiences in and around Belfast. Thanks Richard really appreciated it . What are the call costs for using my mobile phone onboard? Can imagine it would be even better on a longer boat. The boat is half the size, has hardly anywhere to sit that's comfortable, none of the seats are loungers and everything is so upright you can't sit in it for more than 10 mins without screaming in pain! Bathroom was clean. How long before departure do I need to check-in? Review of Stena Superfast VIII. Really comfy seats. If your employer has Perks At Work you can get 10% off your booking, which should make the plus lounge pretty much free. 'Hygge' recline lounge (additional fee applies). The first movie they played in cinema started already before the ferry sailed away so most passengers like myself couldn't watch it. Do you provide special fares for group bookings? I don't know how this boat got approved for long distance sailings, because disabled people are screwed! Please click the link in it to confirm your subscription. We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. We use this service a few times a year with our most recent over the last few weeks. I booked on line - 4 passengers and car Liverpool to Belfast return for my sons wedding - - however I made an error in the booking and also discovered I was entitled to discount. I made them bring back the biscuits because I was hungry! Bus 96 waits at the ferry to Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Ask happywanderer1960 about Stena Superfast VIII. 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