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Stena Embla

35 Reviews

Operated by Stena Line on the Belfast Liverpool Birkenhead route

Built in 2020 and with a capacity of 927 Passengers, Stena Embla operates daily sailings on the route from Belfast to Liverpool. On board, you'll discover a wide range of environments to relax and enjoy yourself.

Onboard Cabins / Reserved Seating

Upgrade, for a supplement, to the Hygge Recline lounge or Stena Plus Lounge and make your journey even more comfortable, enjoying magnificent sea views

Onboard Food and Drink

Stena Embla features a wide range of bars and cafes. For passengers requiring a restaurant menu, Barista Coffee House and Met Bar and Grill serve a selection of hot food or a wide range of sandwiches, rolls, baps and light refreshments.

Onboard Shopping

The shop offers passengers the chance to buy gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. In addition, you can pick up some great deals in fragrances, fashion and electrical goods.

Travelling with Children

There is a large play area for kids with films, games, and toys to keep them entertained and a large amusement arcade for the entire family.

Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Stena Embla guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.

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Stena Embla Reviews

4.7
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100% of our customers recommended this ship

  • General:4.7
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  • Catering:4.1
  • Punctuality:4.9
  • Cleanliness:4.8

  • "My family and I where very disappointed with direct ferries "

    We paid direct ferries £324 this was total charge for cabin outward bound and inward bound , on our way bk stenaline ferry's told us that they had only received £257 I would like the remainder of my money bk please as a result of this we couldn't get a cabin paid

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    Reviewed by Louise who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Adventure in Ireland "

    Excellent trip both ways with helpful staff. 

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    Reviewed by Thomas who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Such a relaxing way to travel"

    I travel regularly to Belfast. Normally by plane for the perceived convenience. This trip was a revelation check in and boarding with the car is relaxed and straight forward. Te cabin comfortable and quiet. I slept like a log both ways and arrived energised for a full day's work. Just brilliant

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    Reviewed by Edward who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Recent Boat Trip to Belfast "

    Boat Trip

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    Reviewed by Hugh Francis who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Wonderful"

    The cabin is like a luxury hotel room.  I enjoy the gentle rumble of the engines and the swaying of the sea beneath the ship. Feel like an adventurer without having to suffer the problems.

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    Reviewed by CarolCarol Elliott who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Nice Ferry Experience "

    We enjoyed our trip back and forth.

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    Reviewed by Sedat who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Lovely new ship"

    We have not travelled on a Stena Line ship for a long time and were very impressed with the lay out of this enormous ship ,travelling from Belfast to Birkenhead. This was very convenient for us as we live in Birkenhead. Check in was from 19.30 and ,in retrospect,I wish that we had had a meal in Belfast prior to boarding the ship. We had purchased a meal voucher which we redeemed in the Taste restaurant. I had the chicken satay with rice. We had not realised that it would not be possible to buy a glass of wine in the restaurant. My husband had to go to buy these from the bar. We had an internal cabin with two bunks-not our choice-we had previously booked a cabin with a window,but had had to change our plans at short notice. In the event, the cabin surpassed our expectations. There were several power points and a good bathroom,even a desk space! There was also a TV with a good signal. Internet access was good . The layout of the ship meant that we were only a short flight of steps away from our vehicle- not like previous trips where we had to climb several flights of steep stairs. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful. After our restaurant experience the night before,we decided to forego breakfast and had coffee at the Barista outlet.  

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    Reviewed by Moya who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Excellent experience with Stena"

    Very enjoyable recent return trip Belfast - Liverpool with Stena. Travelled overnight to Liverpool & day sailing return. Boarding efficient and easy. Cabins excellent and ship overall had great facilities, including food, space & comfort. Will definitely use the service again. Great to have the car as opposed to flying.

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    Reviewed by Ian who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Experience of Hygge lounge"

    Not designed for smaller people.Chairs not adjustable so I spent all night sliding off them . Cushions wrongly positioned I was freezing as air con too cold I just feel exhausted Would have been better led on seat in main lounge 

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    Reviewed by Julie who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Stena line"

    Excellent

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    Reviewed by Paula Millard who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Trip to Northern Ireland"

    A calm and very enjoyable crossing both ways. Friendly, efficient service at both ports and loading the car. Ship very quiet (midweek in September), plenty of room to sit and move around.

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    Reviewed by Heather M who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Ferry trip "

    Staff friendly and helpful. Had a good ferry crossing. 

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Relaxing "

    A pleasant journey, calm conditions and helpful staff 

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    Reviewed by Marc who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Trip to Ireland "

    We crossed both ways and the crew we're very helpful friendly and welcoming

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    Reviewed by Jacqueline Cassell who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Customer Service at Direct Ferries"

    I would recommend Stena Line 100%. I wouldn’t recommend Direct Ferries - customer service is basically non existent! There was an issue with our booking and there was no way of contacting DF directly. When they responded it was a straight sorry we won’t help. Rang Stena line who dealt with it immediately and without any problem.  Book direct with Stena line not DF. 

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    Reviewed by Dawn who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Good journeys "

    Outward and homeward sailings were great, helped by very calm weather! We found the ship to be very clean with lots of room. The cabin coming home was spotless and comfortable.

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Liverpool to Belfast Ferry"

    The journey was very pleasant. All the staff were welcoming and helpful and the onboard facilities were very good

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    Reviewed by Andy Sheppard who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Always great "

    Never disappointed by staff or facilities 

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    Reviewed by Charlie who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Great trip"

    A really efficient crossing both ways, punctiual and easy

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    Reviewed by Ian who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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  • "Best experience "

    We booked delux suite as we were traveling with our 1 year daughter. The cabin was amazingly well equipped with tea coffee towels clean sheets toiletries. It was no less than a hotel. The view was nice too.

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    Reviewed by Hafsah who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Embla

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