STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA are the new generation MkII Stena E-Flexer ferries being introduced on the popular Karlskrona – Gdynia route during 2022. At 239.7m long, they are the first Stena E-Flexer ferries to be built over 215m in length. STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA can accommodate 1,200 people plus up to 3,600 lane metres of freight and an additional 200 cars in their own dedicated garage. They are the seventh and eighth Stena E-Flexer class ferries to be delivered.
The first of the ships, STENA ESTELLE, entered service on the Karlskona – Gdynia route on 4 September 2022. Direct-sister STENA EBBA is expected to begin commercial service early in 2023.
Sister-ships
STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA are lengthened part-sisters to STENA ESTRID, STENA EDDA, and STENA EMBLA. Brittany Ferries’ GALICIA, SALAMANCA, SANTOÑA, SAINT-MALO, and unnamed new Portsmouth – Caen ship are based on the same E-Flexer platform as STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA, as is DFDS’s CÔTE D’OPALE.
Names
STENA ESTELLE shares her name with the second in line to the Swedish throne, Princess Estelle of Sweden, Duchess of Östergötland.
Ebba is a popular given name for girls in Sweden and is the feminine form of Ebbe.
The names Estelle and Ebba continue the trend of Stena Line E-Flexer ferries being given names beginning with ‘E’ prefixed with Stena.
Further Information on Stena Estelle and Stena Ebba
For further information on STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA, please refer to the following pages:
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Current location of Stena Estelle and Stena Ebba
Stena Estelle
STENA ESTELLE normally sails on the Karlskrona (Sweden) – Gdynia (Poland) route. The following map shows the most recently known location of STENA ESTELLE and is provided by MarineTraffic.com.
Stena Ebba
STENA EBBA is expected to enter service early in 2023 having arrived in the Baltic during November 2022. You can find the most recently known location of STENA EBBA using this map which is provided by MarineTraffic.com.
Stena Estelle & Stena Ebba frequently asked questions
When and where was Stena Estelle built?
STENA ESTELLE was completed in 2022 and built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai), Weihai, Shandong, China. Sister-ship STENA EBBA was delivered by the same shipyard later in 2022.
When did Stena Estelle make her maiden voyage?
STENA ESTELLE made her maiden commercial voyage on Sunday 4 September 2022 with the scheduled 21:00 departure from Gdynia to Karlskrona.
When will Stena Ebba make her maiden voyage?
STENA EBBA is scheduled to make her maiden commercial voyage on Monday 2 January 2023 between Gdynia and Karlskrona.
How many decks do Stena Estelle and Stena Ebba have?
There are ten decks in total, four of which (including the sun deck on the top of the ship) contain passenger facilities or cabins. There are a total of three freight vehicle decks and one dedicated car deck.
What facilities do Stena Estelle and Stena Ebba have?
STENA ESTELLE has a selection of facilities including a choice of dining options, lounges, and multiple children’s play areas. Please see our dedicated facilities and deck plan page for full details of the facilities onboard.
What is the Hygge lounge?
The Hygge (pronounced hue.gah) lounge is a premium reclined seat quiet lounge. Subject to availability, passengers can access the Hygge lounge by paying an additional supplement at the time of booking or using the onboard kiosk.
In the Hygge lounge passengers get their own reclined seat with a dedicated reading light, USB and power socket, and a table. Children under 8 are not permitted in the Hygge lounge. The concept first appeared on Stena Line’s Belfast – Cairnryan route and was later expanded to other routes in Stena Line’s network.
Do Stena Estelle and Stena Ebba have any cabins?
Yes! STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA have 263 cabins available for use by passengers. This includes six superior cabins with direct outside deck access, pet friendly cabins, and cabins for people with mobility difficulties. All passengers on overnight crossings are required to book a cabin when STENA ESTELLE and STENA EBBA are on their usual Karlskrona – Gdynia route.
Who is Stena Estelle’s godmother?
STENA ESTELLE was named by Ms Katarzyna Gruszecka-Spychała, Deputy Mayor of Gdynia, at a special ceremony in Gdynia on Saturday 03 September 2022. This was the day before the maiden commercial voyage of the ferry.
