Due to the design of Stena Line ferries as well as the length and nature of crossings, the ferry operator has issued a statement regards them always operating to a shared cabin policy for freight drivers.

Stena added, as we have always done, where a driver wishes to have their own cabin we will endeavour to meet their request when there are cabins available.

In the current circumstances with the COVID-19/Coronavirus, where a driver now requests a single occupancy cabin and there is one available, we will waiver the additional charge to the driver.

If none is available and the driver still does not wish to share then they will be offered a recliner seat in our premium 'Hygge' recliner lounge or other recliner lounge, free of any additional charge.

Drivers will still have access to the Truckers dining facilities and amenities as they currently enjoy.

As situation develops and the flag states, under which the ferries operate, give further information and guidance, we will of course review this.

As earlier reported on Afloat, Seatruck Ferries have introduced temporary restrictive measures whereas Irish Ferries freight operations continue as normal. 

The Hygge lounge is among facilities on board the newest ferry on the Irish Sea, Stena Edda which recently made its maiden voyage on the Belfast-Birkenhead (Liverpool) route albeit the inaugural crossing departed on Merseyside to Belfast Harbour.