Stena Line has enhanced its already sturdy pet-friendly credentials by introduced Kea – a labrador from Bristol, who ceaselessly travels between Cairnryan and Belfast – because the Stena Line Ferry Pawmother.
Four-year-old Kea, who donates each her blood — to assist critically sick canines, and her time — to assist prepare the subsequent technology of aspiring vets, noticed off competitors from over 4,000 pets to be topped Stena Line’s pet consultant for 2024.
Stena Line carried practically 100,000 pets and their homeowners throughout the Irish Sea final 12 months. Stena launched the figures to coincide with National Love Your Pet Day, which was on Tuesday of this week.
The figures, and a video showcasing among the adventures that await pets and their homeowners, have been launched to coincide with National Love Your Pet Day (February 20), an annual day of celebration for all of life’s little companions.
The Swedish-owned ferry firm’s choices for pet journey when travelling to Britain, Ireland and France embrace pet cabins, a Pet Lounge onboard Stena Superfast when travelling on the Cairnryan – Belfast route, together with the choice to depart your pet within the automobile, in kennels or canine lodges throughout the journey.
Already in 2024 extra pets are travelling with Stena Line than ever earlier than with the variety of pet passengers up 5.6% compared with the identical interval in 2023.
Stena Line’s pet cabins — available on the Liverpool – Belfast, Holyhead – Dublin, Fishguard – Rosslare and Rosslare – Cherbourg routes — are additionally happening a deal with with pets.
During the height summer season months of June, July and August, Stena Line’s pet cabins had been practically bought out. Across 2023, the most well-liked crossing for pet cabins was Liverpool to Belfast.
Stena Line Travel Commercial Manager Irish Sea, Orla Noonan mentioned Stena Line’s pet-friendly amenities have proved successful with the entire household: “We are a nation of pet lovers and Stena Line is aware of simply how vital our pets are to our passengers.
“The wants of our pets are a precedence when planning a vacation. We are extremely happy to have the ability to provide a devoted and pre-bookable house for total households to journey collectively. No longer will it’s important to fear about kennel charges or how your greatest buddy is being cared for.
“Stena Line is your best option for pet journey on the Irish Sea and our pet providing is proving to be a powerful success.
“National Love Your Pet Day is the perfect opportunity to book your next break with your pet onboard Stena Line and make some amazing memories.”
