Stena Line

Gas bottles

Maximum number of bottles

3×

Maximum weight

47 kg

Valve closed during the crossing

Overnight stays allowed

Declare at

at least 24 hrs in advance via the contact centre, for Hoek van Holland–Harwich even 72 hrs in advance, and again at check-in

Fixed gas tank

not published separately, check in advance

Particulars

A maximum of 3 bottles totalling 47 kg, explicitly stated for use in motorhomes and caravans; the valve must stay shut for the whole crossing. Reserve fuel is limited to 5 litres in an approved jerrycan.

Pets

Pets

yes on Hoek van Holland–Harwich, up to 5 dogs per vehicle; on most Scandinavian and Baltic routes NOT allowed

Kennels on board

Overnight stays allowed

Pet-friendly cabins

Adapted 2- or 4-berth standard cabins with a private bathroom and TV on Liverpool–Belfast (Edda, Embla), Holyhead–Dublin (Adventurer, Estrid) and Fishguard–Rosslare (Nordica), maximum 2 animals per booking; also on Rostock–Trelleborg, Kiel–Gothenburg and Gdynia–Karlskrona

Price indication

Hoek van Holland–Harwich ±€21 per dog in the vehicle, kennel ±€23; Cairnryan–Belfast pet lounge ±£20; a pet-friendly cabin costs the standard cabin price plus a surcharge per animal

Walking deck

Overnight stays allowed

Particulars

There is a big difference from ship to ship: on Edda, Embla and Estrid animals may use their own outside deck area, but on Adventurer and Nordica they have to stay in the cabin for the whole crossing.

Dimensions & fares

Height

low car up to 2.00 m, high car up to 3.00 m, motorhome/campervan/minibus up to 4.00 m high and 2.60 m wide

Length

low car up to 4.70 m; low car up to 6.00 m; high car up to 6.00 m; motorhome, campervan, minibus, caravan and trailer up to 12.00 m

Max

12.00 m for motorhomes

Surcharges

Stena states explicitly that it is the total height and length that count, including roof boxes and bikes

Particulars

yes, measured at check-in

Booking & flexibility

Open ticket

Flexi and Premium with generous amendment and cancellation rights, Economy is the cheapest but restrictive

Cancellation & changes

Flexi can be amended and cancelled free of charge until shortly before departure, Economy is non-refundable

Early-booking discount

early-booking offers with around 20% off usually run from November to March

When it gets busy

Hoek van Holland–Harwich peaks in July and August, which is when the free caravan drops back to 50%; daytime sailings are structurally cheaper than overnight sailings with a cabin

Loyalty programme

Stena Line Extra loyalty scheme, aimed at frequent travellers

Vehicle deck during the crossing

Vehicle deck during the crossing

closed during the crossing

Power on the vehicle deck

not available

Accessibility & comfort

The E-Flexer ships have lifts from the vehicle deck, adapted cabins and quiet cabin categories

Discounts

• Caravan and Motorhome Club: 10% off Economy vehicle fares on all routes plus a free upgrade to Flexi conditions, bookable until 31-12-2026
• Caravan and Motorhome Club, route-specific: Harwich–Hoek van Holland motorhomes pay the car fare all year round and the caravan travels free (50% in July and August); Cairnryan–Belfast, Holyhead–Dublin and Fishguard–Rosslare 50% from Tuesday to Thursday; Liverpool–Belfast 50% on the 10:30 Sunday sailing
• Dutch promotion with code CARAVAN: caravan free on the daytime sailings Hoek van Holland–Harwich, booking and travel period until 31-3-2027, a saving of up to €186 on a return, 50% in July and August 2026
• Camping Key Europe up to 10% and ADAC members 4%