A Stena Line ferry bound for Rosslare where it is due to go into service on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route, has left a shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, following a major refit.
Stena Vision is Stena Line's additional cruise ferry on its Rosslare to Cherbourg service, where it will operate alongside the Stena Horizon.
The ferry will increase Stena Line’s 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 the ship has undergone a major refit investment.
"We are in the process of finalising last minute preparations in advance of commencing services on Rosslare-Cherbourg on June 30, just in time for the peak summer holiday period."
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. Stena Vision also offers 42 pet friendly cabins.
"The introduction of Stena Vision is also welcome news for the freight sector," Mr Grant said, "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."
