Stena Line has actually revealed the opening of brand-new Pet Lounges on their Cairnryan path.
Following feedback from consumers for enhanced family pet centers, Stena has actually updated its offering for those taking a trip with their furry good friends.
The brand-new lounges aboard the Belfast – Cairnryan vessels STENA SUPERFAST VII and STENA SUPERFAST VIII are not Stena’s just improvement for family pet travel. 70 family pet cabins have actually been presented throughout the Stena Line Irish Sea network.
The brand-new centers remain in addition to other pet-friendly choices such as pet kennels.
With no cabins available on the Superfast vessels due to the much shorter crossing time, Stena Line chose to concentrate on producing an inviting environment for family pets in their brand-new lounges.
Allowing entire family to take a trip
The brand-new pet-friendly centers have actually been presented to make taking a trip with the entire family simpler. Stena Line Travel Commercial Manager Irish Sea, Orla Noonan said:
“Following skilled recommendations and informative feedback from our consumers, our offering for those taking a trip with family pets was thoroughly thought about, and we are very delighted to lastly unlock of our 2 brand-new family pet lounges.
“We acknowledge family pets are really essential member of the family to much of our travelers. We are exceptionally happy to be in a position to provide a devoted and pre-bookable space for them, which is already showing popular.
“We hope the opening of the pet lounges, alongside existing options of 70 pet-friendly cabins and 98 pet kennels, and the option of pets to travel in vehicles on certain sailings, will result in an enhanced customer experience for those travelling with their pets across all Irish Sea routes.”
Stena Line Press Release 21 June 2023
The lounge has seating for up 30 travelers and with space for 10 family pets in provider cases. The lounge needs to be prebooked in advance of travel at a cost of £15 per family pet. There is an optimum of 2 family pets enabled per reservation. The comfy lounge consists of complimentary tea/coffee centers and water for family pets too.
Located on the starboard side of Deck 7, the family pet lounge lies in the location that previously housed a computer game location. A deck strategy can be discovered here.
With the Global worth of Pet Travel expected to reach $1.85 billion in 2023, Stena Line’s brand-new effort makes sure to be in huge need.
Pet travel throughout the Irish Sea network
All Stena Line Irish Sea paths have pet-friendly choices consisting of:
| Route | Sailings | Pet Facilities |
| Cairnryan – Belfast | Every day, as much as 6 cruisings daily each method | Dedicated family pet lounge. |
| Liverpool/Birkenhead – Belfast | Every day, 2 cruisings daily each method, approx. 8 hours | Pet cabins, family pet kennels and in-car choices. |
| Holyhead – Dublin | Every day, 4 cruisings daily each method, approx. 3 hours and 15 minutes | Pet cabins, family pet kennels and in-car choices |
| Fishguard – Rosslare | Every day, 2 cruisings daily each method, approx. 3 hours and thirty minutes | Pet cabins, family pet kennels and in-car choices |
| Rosslare – Cherbourg | 6 days each week from 30/6 – 18 hours | Pet cabins, kennels and in-car choices (in-car not suggested). If taking a trip on Stena Vision, you need to reserve an animal cabin |
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