Volume growth for Stena Line's British business

Car and passenger numbers experienced "healthy growth" on Stena Line's routes between the UK, Holland and Ireland in the first quarter of 2008, the company says. Passenger numbers rose by 13% on the Irish Sea and 18% on the North Sea with vehicle numbers rising by 14% on the Irish Sea and five per cent on the North Sea respectively.

"We're delighted with such a strong start to the year, although these figures include Easter this year. I think that the major investments in vessels, terminal facilities and onboard environments that we have made recently can be viewed as a contributing factor in this success but another reason for this increase is that many people prioritise comfort and flexibility ahead of the long queues associated with air travel," says Stena Line's CEO Gunnar Blomdahl.

The Swedish privately owned Stena Line offers over 30 crossings between the UK and Ireland per day and two crossings daily between the UK and Holland, making it a top player in the UK ferry scene.

Looking ahead, he continues: "The Irish Sea is looking ahead to a good summer with its redesigned Hotel Breaks to Ireland programme and a brand new state-of-the-art terminal in Belfast which launched this month."

Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire

1 x Foot Passenger(s) Return

Travelling on: 11/08/2012 - 12/08/2012

£32

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Harwich - Hook of Holland

Car + 2 Return

Travelling on: 01/10/2012 - 10/10/2012

£141

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Harwich - Hook of Holland

Car + 4 Return

Travelling on: 28/09/2012 - 02/10/2012

£190

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