Stena Line have introduced a Duty Free Return Trip from Holyhead to Dublin from only £10 return (per adult) or just £25 for a family of four.

 

 

Passengers can enjoy huge savings compared to high street prices, with amazing bargains on alcohol, cigarettes, fragrances and cosmetics. You can sail, shop & save every Friday & Saturday from Friday 21 May.

There’s up to 50% off alcohol, fragrance and cosmetics, with onboard deals including a one litre of Absolut Blue vodka for just £8, one litre of Gordon’s gin for only £9 or a 24 pack of Heineken cans for a super low price of only £11.

As a Duty Free Return Trip passenger, you can also enjoy discounts in the onboard bars and restaurants.

As duty tends to be higher in the UK and the Republic of Ireland than on the Continent, there is greater incentive to buy tax free, Stena Line noted.

Duty free had come to an end in 1999 when the EU scrapped the sale of tax-free alcohol, tobacco and perfume while travelling between member states. But this rule changed at the end of the Brexit transition period on 1st January 2021.

Stena Line Head of Onboard Sales and Services Stephen Bryden said: “We have invested heavily in revamping and, in some cases, extending our onboard shops so the response is very positive and has outstripped our expectations.

“Following the large demand that we are experiencing from people eager to enjoy the savings they can make onboard, the company will now be extending our sales offering even further.”

He added: “The ferry sector has suffered worse than many other sectors, as we have remained fully operational 24/7 during the pandemic, despite having lower passenger and freight levels, so the boost from duty free is a welcome side-effect of Brexit not only for us but for all our passengers too.”

Cost

Adult     FROM £10

Child      (4-15) FROM £5

Infant    FREE

Family (2 adults & 2 children) FROM £25

Covid Safety

Full Covid guidelines will be followed to ensure a safe sailing. Passengers may go ashore in Dublin as long as they provide evidence of a negative PCR test carried out no more than 72 hours before they arrive into Ireland. If passengers don’t disembark before the return journey they do not require a PCR Test.

STENA ADVENTURER

With a choice of two daily crossings each way from 3 hours and 15 minutes on the Holyhead – Dublin route, you can look forward to a convenient and smooth sailing onboard the Stena Adventurer.

There are lots of facilities to enjoy including free movies, fun for kids, fantastic value meal deals and savings of up to 50% off big brands in the retail shop as well as comfortable areas to relax and enjoy the sailing, such as the luxury Stena Plus Lounge, en-suite cabins and our new HYGGE Lounge, which allows you to relax in a more peaceful environment. They also offer free Wi-Fi throughout the main passenger lounges onboard, so you can surf across the Irish Sea without leaving your seat.

Purchases

Duty Free purchases may only be made on the inward leg of the journey (Dublin to Holyhead). Stena are unable to sell Duty Free products to passengers on the outward leg.

Passengers can only purchase Duty Free products within their allowance. Allowances are per person. Full details on allowances can be found here: https://www.stenaline.co.uk/dutyfree/allowance

Passengers are responsible for declaring  any goods they bring back with them in excess of  their allowance.  If you go over an allowance you are responsible for paying any tax and duty that is due on the goods. Stena Line shall have no liability for any tax and duty payable.

Duty Free purchases cannot be consumed onboard.

Passengers making Duty Free purchases must present their boarding card, which they will be given when checking in.

All Duty Free products advertised are subject to availability.

Booking and more information is available here: https://bit.ly/3bpkb60