Stena Navigator
Prize-winning makeover makes her better than ever
Stena Navigator, which operates between Belfast and Stranraer, was totally refurbished in October 2009 and offers a range of facilities to make your journey relaxing and comfortable.
In fact the £2 million makeover was so successful that ShipPax, the global industry voice for ferries and cruise ships, awarded the vessel the accolade of ‘best ferry conversion’ in its 2010 annual awards.
Stena Line purchased the ship from SeaFrance in summer 2009 and she was given the makeover in the autumn before entering service in November. The refurbishment was carried out by Northern Ireland company MJM and designed by Swedish company Figura.
The vessel, which caters for both passenger and freight traffic and has a capacity of up to 1,200 passengers and up to 280 cars or 50 lorries, also has:
There are dedicated facilities for freight drivers as well, including a drivers’ restaurant and a separate truckers’ lounge with state of the art internet facilities, a large touch screen and a relaxation area offering the ultimate in driver comfort.
A choice of lounge areas help you relax and unwind as you savour the great sea views, along with the spacious Stena Plus lounge with its own private outside deck area.
Make the most of your time onboard in our main eatery the Met, Barista Coffee House & Bar, Sports bar, cinema with free movies and Curious George™ themed childrens’ play area.
If that isn’t enough you can also surf the net with free WiFi if you have your own laptop, PDA or smartphone. Just pick up your access card from Guest Services and the web is at your fingertips for free. Alternatively you can take in the fresh sea air with a bracing walk on our promenade deck.
Crossing time is 2 hours 50 minutes from Belfast and 3 hours from Stranraer.
Vital Statistics
Operator: Stena Line
Route: Stranraer - Belfast
Formerly: SeaFrance Manet, Styena Parisien, Champs Elysees
Builders: Dubigeon Normandie, France
Entered service: 1984
Refurbished: 2009
Gross tonnage: 15,093
Passengers: 1,500
Cars: 280
Length: 438ft
Width: 77ft
Registered: UK
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