Onboard Stena Germanica

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Stena Germanica

Operated by Stena Line

Stena Germanica

32 Reviews

Operated by Stena Line on the Gothenburg Kiel route

The Stena Germanica is the largest ferry in the Nordic region and provides the ideal ferry crossing to start your trip with its choice of bars, restaurants and entertainment.

Onboard Cabins / Reserved Seating

There's a range of cabins onboard to suit all budgets from standard 2 berth inside cabins to luxurious suites with a jacuzzi and terrace. All cabins are en-suite and fitted with DUX mattresses for a better quality of sleep. Bed-linen, towels and shower gel are also provided.

Onboard Food and Drink

Stena Germanica offers two restaurants to tempt your tastebuds. The 'Metropolitan' provides an à la carte menu with seasonal dishes and an excellent drinks menu while 'Taste' is a modern, all-inclusive buffet restaurant where you can enjoy Scandinavian dishes. In terms of bars, choose from the stylish Riva bar with its selection of over 40 wines, the two-storey Sundeck bar with seating for around 180 passengers or choose from 40 or so wines from different countries and grape varieties at 'Taste'.

Onboard Shopping

Onboard you will find everything from make-up to spirits and chocolate and all reasonably priced! There's perfumes from the major fashion houses and cosmetics and skin care products from the leading brands. Choose from good beers and wine at favourable prices, blended and single malt whiskies, classics and new additions from the world’s exciting producers and much more!

Additional Onboard Facilities

The C-view lounge has a large video screen on which shows the major events including football matches, pop concerts and news. Read daily newspapers from the four corners of the globe choose your favourites from 1450 newspapers from 90 countries and in 60 different languages, and get them printed for a small fee. Stena Line also provides free WiFi onboard.

Travelling with Children

Stena Germanica has a 'kids corner' playroom that shows childrens films.

Accessibility

The ship has special cabins adapted for disabled passengers as well as lifts to all decks.

Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Stena Germanica 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.

Stena Germanica Reviews

4.1

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25% of our customers recommended this ship

General:4
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Catering:3.7
Punctuality:4.4
Cleanliness:4.2

"Pleasant trip"

Relaxing way to travel point to point.
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"Great ship, good accommodation."

A sheer horror on the telenor Maritime. Without a call, without an email and date download switched off I found myself with extra 47€.... THIS IS CRIMINAL!!! Totally unacceptable, without warning...
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Reviewed by Ivan who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Good! "

Check-in: superfast! Helpful staff. After that not much contact with the crew as I didn't come with a vehicle and didn't use many other services. Just the Yacht Club for drinks during departure and arrival. But didn't try the catering or other decks. All in all agreeable. Will do it again if the situation / opportunity arises.
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Reviewed by Katharina who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"heating cabin"

Most of the experience is good, however the heating in the cabin isn't. It was hot and the oxygin ran low during the night. None of the temperature buttons helped.
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Reviewed by Marco who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"FIRST CLASS SERVICE"

JUST ARRIVED BACK HOME IN SCOTLAND HAVING TRAVELED WITH STENA LINE THEN WITH DFDS TO NEWCASTLE FROM NETHERLANDS. I HAVE TO SAY THAT THERE IS NO COMPARISON BETWEEN THE FERRIES TRAVELED ON. THE GERMANICA WAS EXCELLENT, FOOD GREAT AND ROOMS SUBSTANTIAL WITH GOOD FACILITIES. ONLY ISSUE WAS THAT THE ROOM WE WERE ALLOCATED ON THE RETURN SAILING FROM GOTHENBURG TO KEIL WAS NOT MADE UP, HOWEVER AFTER SPEAKING TO STAFF ON BOARD A DIFFERENT ROOM WAS ALLOCATED.
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Reviewed by Donald who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Great ferry!"

Best ferry we’ve ever travelled on!
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Reviewed by Patrick who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Good trip"

Perfect trip and perfect boat
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Reviewed by Gaetano who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Everything fine expect night"

Ship is nice and clean, but it was very hard to fall a sleep. There was loud music and basses vibrated my bad till 2 a.m. After my long trip I wanted to enjoy extended sleep .. no it was not possible. Petr
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Reviewed by Petr who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Norway 2015"

excellent trip, ship offered not enough for that long crossing
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Reviewed by Antonio who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Kiel to Gotenburg and back on Stena auto-ferry services"

Clean, comfortable, efficient services from check-in, to cafeteria, and departure. Elevator services and coordination in getting to car deck could be communicated better (those who can walk the stairs should be encouraged to do so)
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"Trip"

Ferry clean and tidy. Staff on board very helpful and kind. Everything excellent. 5 stars. Only flaw, the company website wasn't very clear and to amend my ticket I had to pay an extra €123 for a fee that should have been only €51. I had a problem with my motorbike in Lapland and I asked to amend the date 4 days in advance. On the website, it was clearly stated that to change a ticket i had to pay a fee. I understand that and paid to change the ticket. On my return, I went on the website and realised that it's not very clear how much the amendment fees are and their terms and conditions. The Direct Ferries agent i spoke to was very kind and initially told me that the fees would have been around €51 (she had to check with Stena). Later, she called me back and told me the fees was actually €72. The agent was sorry about the inconvenience. I believe Direct Ferries was not responsible for this. Therefore, i tried to contact Stena but after speaking to different agents, in 2 days, I gave up. I would like to point out that Direct Ferries service was precise and reliable. The agents very kind and helpful
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Reviewed by Cesare who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"From Goteborf to Kiel"

The journey was nice apart from the cabin because the air conditioner system was too noisy. The staff on board was ok.
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"Nice transportation to the continent"

If you are going to bring the car to Germany there is only one way to do this. Take the Stena Line ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel. Easy embarking, even easier check-in. You are met by staff and crew at all serving places. The amenities on board are impecable. On time departuers and good service makes Stena Line a winner.
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Reviewed by Helmut Alfred who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Camper on Kiel - Gothenburg"

I came to the terminal and asked where I could get my tickets. The guy asked for booking number and printed two tickets and then all we had to do was get in the queue for boarding. We went to our cabin that was very good and we got a good nights sleep before we arrived to Gothenburg. The only thing I was missing was the possibility to get electricity for our camper. The alighting could've been organised better as well, it took a long time.
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Reviewed by ÅKe who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"A good start to an even better trip!"

We went with the mobilehome towards Stockholm and didn’t have any problems, not even during check-in which lasted longer because every driver had to undergo an alcohol testing. Passengers should however note that they have to shut off the gas supply, which will also be sealed. So refrigerator had to be turned off, which wasn’t too bad because nothing went bad. The duration time was correct (14h). It was a quiet night and in the evening, we had some food from the buffet table. Lovely clean cabins and everything is clearly marked. It is a relaxed way to start your trip and definitely worth repeating. Do it! Greetings Fam. Kuypers-Audenaert
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Reviewed by Marc who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Very good"

Our crossing went great. All was really good on board, well organised and great staff.
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Reviewed by Miguel who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Kiel-Gothenburg mti Stena Line "

Clean cabin, quiet ship and international channels on TV. What more could you want? I can not say anything because I have cared for myself About the catering.
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"All in all very good, very clean and confortable, do not forget the restaurant when needed "

All in all very good, very clean and confortable, Do not forget to sign in the restaurant when needed before!
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Reviewed by Werner who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"An excellent memory"

A very pleasant crossing with young childreb. They enjoyed the activities planned for them in the bar (drawing, dancing with the mascot). The quality of the catering was really good too. A vey caring and attentive staff. One suggestion; could you install some screen on the boat to indicate the position of the boat like on planes?
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Reviewed by Kevin who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"met expectations "

Our expectation was exceeded slightly. Last year we were in the same category on a ferry in the south, but this time the whole settlement at check in and out was much easier and faster, the ship was clean and the staff nice.
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Reviewed by Tobias who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Business trip to Norway "

Great arrangements / wonderful dinner / more than Sufficient place within the cabin! Only one word: TOP
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"Ferry ticket was sometimes not accepted "

Our ticket that we have booked with direct ferries under SPECIFIED, over-height (for bicycles on the roof), did not want to accept without hesitation the ferry company in Gothenburg. Stena Line demanded another 120, - € have for the bikes on the roof of our car, although they were shown separately on the ticket. That being said the crossing was fine.
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Reviewed by Nicole who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Great experience "

it was a great experience! However, I found the restaurant prices are too high!
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Reviewed by Volker who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Crossing Kiel to Gothenburg "

With the crossing and the services we were satisfied.
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Reviewed by Kurt who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Economic and relaxing start to a European trip."

If driving to Europe from Stockholm I think it is the perfect solution to take the ship from Gothenburg to Kiel. One can start in the morning from Stockholm 9-10 o'clock arrive in Gothenburg with a good margin to find the terminal and drive on board. This then gives you a good night's sleep in pleasant surroundings on board with good food. You are still moving towards Europe and when you add up todays fuel costs, hotel, diner, and ferry or bridge costs, and the fact that you can relax it gives an economical and relaxing start to your trip.
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Reviewed by Bryan who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Assessment"

Perfect
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Reviewed by François who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"The pleasure of a ferry journey"

An excellent experience! We particularly enjoyed the prestations available during our inbound journey (Goteborg / Kiel), which weren't available during our outbound journey in June: distribution of a permanent ticket when leaving the hold to find the car more easily when disembarking, deck chairs on the upper deck, a splendid performance by a talented pianist who made the waiting time before the departure pleasant. Moreover, the confort of the cabin and of the berth enabled us to have a good rest, before carrying out with our trip. Just one remark: the cabin access cards don't work properly. You need to try several times.
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Reviewed by Monique Naud who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Kiel - Goteborg Crossing"

The trip was absolutely faultless: standing, confort, respect of the timings. Perfect!
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"Fantastic crossing with Stena"

I can recommend this crossing without reservation. The buffet was amazing, the cabins very clean and large.
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Reviewed by Marc who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Value for money"

For the money it is ok.
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Reviewed by Graf who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Perfect mini cruise to Gothenburg"

We had great expectations for this trip, which was exceeded in every way – we got friendliness and competence from everyone we met and sought information from. Though we were a bit late due to a passenger needing helicopter rescue, we will write punctuality – it might be we one day need professional assistance ourselves. Thank you for a wonderful trip – next time we are going to Norway, we’ll happily take a short cut via Kiel!
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Reviewed by Erik Juul who travelled with Stena Line on Stena Germanica
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"Nice crossing"

We took the Stena Germanica from Kiel to Gotherburg and can’t complain about anything. The food could have been better, but then again you shouldn’t expect a fine dining class from a 3 star restaurant.
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