Stena Line offers great value treats with no tricks

With the Halloween holidays looming, the stress of how to fill the days will be setting in and the current credit crunch can only make this feeling worse. Leading ferry company, Stena Line, has come to the rescue of families across the UK with simple solutions to help fill the mid-term break including great value day trips and short breaks to Ireland that allow kids to travel and stay for free*.

Stena Line UK communications and PR manager, Nigel Tilson, says the company understands how difficult it can be for families hoping to get away in the current challenging economic climate.

“It seems every day the cost of something is increased and we at Stena Line understand that this can therefore make quality family time even harder for parents to achieve. Therefore we have put together some great solutions to make sure families can enjoy the holidays without having to worry about the cost.”

Stena Line offers hotel breaks to Ireland from only £135* per adult, which includes return ferry travel, two nights’ accommodation and breakfast and kids go free*! There is a wide range of hotels available in this fantastic offer including Hotel St George or Waltons Hotel both located in the heart of Dublin.

Those travelling to Belfast can take advantage of the same offer and stay in the 3 star Premier Inn Hotel which is in a prime city centre location close to the main tourist attractions or the Park Avenue Hotel which is located ten minutes from the city centre.

For a family day out with a difference Stena Line offers a great value return day trip fare from only £24* per adult and £12* per child from Stranraer to Belfast, Holyhead to Dublin Port or Fishguard to Rosslare. Once in the destination of your choice you will be spoilt with things to do including Dino Jaws at W5 or the Halloween Metro Monster Mash in Belfast or The Halloween Spooktacular at Dublin Zoo or Hallowfest 2008 in Dublin.

“Ferry travel has increased in popularity over the past number of years and it really is no surprise. People enjoy the freedom of taking the car and packing in as much luggage as they want without the worry of baggage charges. Passengers travelling by ferry can also say goodbye to cramped leg room and putting the contents of their hand luggage in a plastic bag,” Nigel continued.

Customers can start their holiday as soon as they step onboard where they can enjoy being spoilt for choice with the great range of restaurants and bars on offer and relax with family and friends taking in the breathtaking panoramic views. There is also the additional luxury of upgrading to the Stena Plus lounge and not to be left out, the kids can play away until their hearts are content in the various kids’ play areas and they may even be lucky enough to bump into Curious George who makes regular visits onboard.

For further information or to book a short break or day trip to Ireland log on to stenaline.co.uk.

* Terms & conditions apply. Subject to availability.