Stena Line 2026: Kids Go Free, Prices & Summer Deals on the Irish Sea

Looking for a cheap ferry to Ireland or ferry to Belfast in 2026? Stena Line, one of the biggest names on the Irish Sea ferry, has stacked up a solid range of deals for summer 2026 — from free child travel across four routes to caravan discounts and day cruise offers. Here’s everything worth knowing before you book.

👉 Compare Stena Line schedules and fares on Ferrynav and find the cheapest sailing for your route.

Kids Go Free — Four Irish Sea Routes

The headline summer deal: children aged 0–15 travel completely free on motorist Economy or Flexi fares across four Irish Sea ferry routes:

For a family of 4 crossing on any of these routes, that’s a saving of £40–£80+ per crossing on standard child fares. New bookings only; cannot be combined with Tesco Clubcard Reward Partner codes or other promotions.

Irish Sea Ferry Fares from £155

Irish Sea ferry prices with Stena Line start from £155 single for a car and driver in 2026. Midweek and late-night sailings are consistently the cheapest options across all routes — sometimes by a significant margin compared to Friday evening or weekend departures.

👉 Check live Stena Line fares for your route on Ferrynav — compare all departure times side by side to find the lowest fare for your dates.

Caravan & Motorhome Deals

Stena Line is currently running up to 50% off caravan fares on selected Irish Sea sailings, with motorhome-specific deals also available on selected departures. If you’re crossing with a caravan or motorhome between Britain and Ireland, Tuesday–Thursday sailings remain the cheapest combination with these discounts.

Day Cruises & Duty-Free Day Trips

Not crossing to stay? Stena Line’s day-out options are worth knowing:

Duty-free day trips from £10 — hop on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry and back for shopping and sea views
Day cruises from £13 per adult
Day trips to Ayr from £30 — includes return ferry travel, coach transfers and six hours of leisure time in the Scottish seaside resort (great value for a day out from Belfast)
Motorbike day trips to Scotland from £29 bike and rider return, on selected dates from Belfast–Cairnryan

Stena Line Holland: 20% Off Short Breaks

Not just the Irish Sea — Stena Line also connects Harwich to Hook of Holland, with 20% off return fares for stays of up to five days. A solid option for a short European road trip without an airport.

Stena MORE Loyalty Programme

Frequent ferry to Ireland or ferry to Belfast travellers can earn points on every qualifying Stena Line booking through the free Stena MORE loyalty programme. Points are redeemable against future fares and upgrades, with personalised offers based on travel history.

Tesco Clubcard points and partner vouchers are also accepted as payment towards bookings online.

Low Fare Calendar — The Smartest Way to Book

Stena Line’s Low Fare Calendar shows the cheapest available fares across a range of dates for both foot passengers and car travellers. The principle is consistent: midweek and late-night sailings run at lower prices than weekends and daytime crossings — sometimes by a significant margin on popular routes like the Holyhead Dublin ferry or Cairnryan Belfast ferry.

Book Your Stena Line Crossing

With Kids Go Free running across four routes, caravan discounts on selected sailings, and 2026 sailings available at 2025 prices, there’s a strong case for locking in your ferry to Ireland, ferry to Belfast, or Fishguard to Rosslare crossing now rather than leaving it to peak summer prices.

👉 Compare Stena Line timetables, routes, and prices on Ferrynav — check live availability across Holyhead–Dublin, Cairnryan–Belfast, Liverpool–Belfast, and Fishguard–Rosslare all in one place.