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Stena Line's Euro-Vision Cruiseferry Departs Poland for Ireland to Operate Rosslare – Cherbourg Service

15th June 2023
Stena Vision is making its voyage from a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland following a major refit investment programme and is bound for Ireland from where it is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route on 30th June. AFLOAT this morning tracked the cruise ferry in the Kattegat when approaching the anchorage off Göteborg /Gothenburg, the homeport of the Swedish ferry’s owners. Originally named the Stena Germanica when built in Gdansk in 1988 and over the decades has only operated within Scandinavia, until this latest transfer to the Ireland-France route, where it is to join the ropax Stena Horizon on the direct mainland Europe connection.
Stena Vision is making its voyage from a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland following a major refit investment programme and is bound for Ireland from where it is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route on 30th June. AFLOAT this morning tracked the cruiseferry in the Kattegat when approaching the anchorage off Göteborg /Gothenburg, homeport of the Swedish ferry’s owners. Originally named the Stena Germanica when built in Gdansk in 1988 and over the decades has only operated within Scandinavia, until this latest transfer to the Ireland-France route, where it is to join the ropax Stena Horizon on the direct mainland Europe connection. Credit: Stena Line

Stena Line’s latest addition to its expanding Irish Sea ferry fleet, Stena Vision, has departed a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland following a major refit investment programme and is bound for Rosslare Europort.

The 39,178 gross tonnage cruise ferry for the Ireland-France route as previously reported is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route on 30th June.

Stena Vision is the company’s additional cruise ferry on the Rosslare to Cherbourg service, where it will operate alongside the Stena Horizon. The second ship will increase service frequency on the route to six departure days providing 12 sailings per week, the most frequent ferry service between Ireland and the European Continent.

Paul Grant, Trade Director Stena Line said: “We are delighted to confirm that Stena Vision has now started on its journey to Rosslare. The ship has undergone a major refit investment and we are in the process of finalising last minute preparations in advance of commencing services on Rosslare-Cherbourg on 30th June, just in time for the peak summer holiday period.”

Stena Vision   – The 39,178 gross tonnage cruise ferry for the Ireland-France route as previously reported is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route on 30th JuneStena Vision – The 39,178 gross tonnage cruise ferry for the Ireland-France route is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route on 30th June

The addition of Stena Vision to the Ireland-France route, will provide Stena Line with a significant increase in capacity operating alongside Stena Horizon. Stena Vision will have space for 1,300 passengers and 485 passenger cabins, more than any other ferry currently sailing from Ireland. It will offer a wide selection of accommodation ranging from standard cabins to deluxe suites and also offers 42 pet friendly cabins.

Paul Grant added: “The introduction of Stena Vision is also welcome news for the freight sector, which has seen demand grow for direct services to France for hauliers since Brexit. Stena Vision will also increase driver accompanied capacity with more cabin space for freight drivers.”

Stena Line routes including, combined passenger and freight services from Belfast to Cairnryan and Liverpool, Dublin to Holyhead, and Rosslare to Fishguard routes. In addition to a dedicated freight only route from Belfast to Heysham with a total of up to 238 weekly sailing options between Britain and Ireland.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals. 

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Stena Line is one of Europe's leading ferry companies with 37 vessels and 17 routes in Northern Europe operating 25,000 sailings each year. Stena Line is an important part of the European logistics network and develops new intermodal freight solutions by combining transport by rail, road and sea. Stena Line also plays an important role for tourism in Europe with its extensive passenger operations. The company is family-owned, was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. Stena Line has 4,300 employees and an annual turnover of 14 billion SEK.