Ian Davies, Stena Line’s Route Manager Irish Sea South, and Hayley Ryan celebrate the launch of the ferry company’s new Rosslare-Cherbourg route.
Holidaymakers from here can now look forward to a direct ferry service to the Continent after leading ferry company Stena Line’s new Rosslare-Cherbourg route set sail for the first time yesterday.
The all year round service, recently acquired from Celtic Link, will provide three weekly sailings from both Rosslare and Cherbourg accommodating up to 1,000 passengers and 200 cars per sailing.
Orla Noonan, Stena Line’s Head of Travel (Irish Sea) said inclusion of the new route was a “very significant milestone” for Stena Line.
She added: “France and its surrounding European neighbours are hugely popular destinations for Irish holiday makers and we’re delighted to now be able to offer a direct service with the fastest and most frequent sailings.
“With fares starting from an incredible €89 single for a car and driver there is lots to do onboard to ensure an enjoyable travel experience including entertainment, the latest blockbuster movies, restaurant and cabins to relax and unwind in.
“What’s more, pets can travel for free so the whole family can enjoy a holiday together with Stena Line.”
Niall Gibbons, chief executive of Tourism Ireland, said as an island, the importance of convenient, direct access could not be overstated.
He added: “We already work closely with Stena Line and we look forward to co-operating with them to maximise the promotion of their new service from France.
“2013 was a record year for French visitors to Ireland and Tourism Ireland will be rolling out an extensive programme of promotional activity throughout 2014 to keep the momentum going and build on that growth.”
Stena Line will operate the MV Stena Horizon (formerly the MV Celtic Horizon) providing three weekly sailings from Rosslare at 9.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday with a Saturday sailing at 4.00pm.
From Cherbourg, the schedule is 9.00pm on Wednesday and Friday with a Sunday sailing at 4.00pm with a journey time of approximately 17 hours.
For full booking details visit www.stenaline.ie, call 00353 1 204 7777 or visit your local travel agent.
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