Celebrating 50 years of Larne to Cairnryan Ferries

July 14, 2023 by Steven Tarbox

P&O Ferries EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY seen in the sun bound for Larne on her 11:30 sailing from Cairnryan, with Ailsa Craig in the background. 27.06.19. Copyright © Steven Tarbox.

As P&O Ferries celebrates 50 years of ferries between Larne and Cairnryan this week, we take a look at some of the key points in the history of the route.

Stena Line Continue Additional Belfast – Cairnryan Sailings

April 25, 2022April 19, 2022 by Gary Andrews

STENA NORDICA leaves Belfast on the morning of 19 April 22 while acting as third ship on the Belfast - Cairnryan route. Image: © Steven Tarbox.

Stena Line has added further Stena Nordica sailings to the Belfast – Cairnryan route as P&O Ferries continue to fail to return to a full schedule.

Stena Line Temporary Fleet Adjustments to Cairnryan and Cherbourg routes

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by NI Ferry Team

STENA HORIZON arriving at Rosslare 4 December 2021. Image: Gordon Hislip.

Stena Line has made further changes to its timetables in response to increased demand and a dry dock overrun.

P&O Ferries Sailings Between Larne and Cairnryan Resume

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by Steven Tarbox

P&O Ferries EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY. © Steven Tarbox.

Following European Causeway’s release from detention yesterday, P&O Ferries is offering limited sailings between Larne and Cairnryan from this morning.

Irish Ferries’ Isle of Inisheer Channel Bound As Dover Faces Capacity Pressures

April 9, 2022April 8, 2022 by Gary Andrews

ISLE OF INISHEER departing Fayard, Odense 8 April 2022. Image: Peter Therkildsen.

Irish Ferries’ new ISLE OF INISHEER is now on her way to Calais to prepare for service whilst Dover remains under severe pressure due to P&O suspension

P&O Ferries Plans Limited Resumption of Services From This Weekend

April 6, 2022 by Steven Tarbox

P&O Ferries' SPIRIT OF BRITAIN. Image: P&O Ferries.

P&O Ferries has confirmed that it plans to resume operations on the Dover – Calais and Cairnryan – Larne routes this weekend, subject to regulatory approval.

P&O Ferries Faces Government Action with Services Still Suspended

April 2, 2022April 1, 2022 by Steven Tarbox

Two weeks on after sacking almost 800 staff, many P&O Ferries services remain suspended with no firm return date.

P&O Ferries Norbay in service on Larne – Cairnryan route

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 by Gary Andrews

P&O Ferries NORBAY at Larne during 2015. Image: © Trevor Kidd

P&O’s ‘European Causeway’ has gone for scheduled maintenance at Harland & Wolff. The Liverpool – Dublin ferry ‘Norbay’ is providing cover.

P&O’s ‘Norbank’ covering North Channel dry dockings

April 4, 2021April 2, 2021 by Scott Mackey

EUROPEAN HIGHLANDER in Harland & Wolff's Belfast Dry Dock. Image: © Scott Mackey.

P&O Ferries’ ‘Norbank’ has taken over from ‘European Highlander’ on the Larne – Cairnryan route with the latter now en route to Harland & Wolff

Happy Anniversary European Causeway!

August 14, 2020 by Steven Tarbox

August 14 marks 20 years of service for P&O Ferries ‘European Causeway’ on the Larne – Cairnryan route.

In Photos: Stena Mersey Visits Larne

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 by Steven Tarbox

STENA MERSEY at Larne, 27.01.2020. Copyright Steven Tarbox / niferry.co.uk.

Stena Line’s ‘Stena Mersey’ paid a brief visit to Larne earlier today, apparently for an In Water Survey.

European Causeway Back at Larne Ahead of Return to Service

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 by Steven Tarbox

EUROPEAN CAUSEWAY is assisted into dry dock No.2 at Cammell Laird by , 03.09.19. SMIT ELBE. Copyright © Das Boot 160 Photography.

Larne to Cairnryan ferry European Causeway has returned to Larne following dry docking. European Seaway meanwhile has arrived at Gdansk for repairs

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