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🚢 Irish Ferries

Practical guide to Irish Ferries: routes, fleet, onboard facilities, ports, ticketing, freight and travel tips for crossings between Ireland, UK and France.
Irish Ferries is Ireland’s main short‑sea operator for passengers, vehicles and freight, linking Dublin, Rosslare, Holyhead, Pembroke, Dover and Cherbourg with a mixed fleet of cruise‑ferries, ro‑pax and fastcraft. This guide covers practical route, fleet and travel details. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
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Irish Ferries
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🚢 Geography

Irish Ferries serves coastal hubs across Ireland, the United Kingdom and France, with primary sailings from Dublin Port (east coast) and Rosslare Europort (southeast) to Holyhead, Pembroke/Dyfed and Cherbourg, plus the busy Dover–Calais short sea link. These ports connect road and rail networks for onward travel across Britain and continental Europe. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com, icg.ie)
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🚢 Routes

Key passenger and freight services include: Dublin–Holyhead, Rosslare–Pembroke, Dublin–Cherbourg (overnight cruise‑ferry) and Dover–Calais. Frequency varies seasonally; some routes run daily while others have multiple weekly rotations. Check live timetables before travel. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
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🚢 Fleet

The fleet mixes cruise‑style ro‑pax ships and fastcraft: notable vessels include Ulysses (large ro‑pax), W.B. Yeats (cruise‑ferry used on France service), Isle of Inishmore, Isle of Innisfree, Isle of Inisheer, Dublin Swift (fastcraft) and the acquired James Joyce/renamed units used on Irish Sea crossings. Fleet details and ship pages are on the company site. (irishferries.com) (help.irishferries.com, en.wikipedia.org)
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Irish Ferries ships
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🚢 Onboard Facilities

Cruise‑ferries like W.B. Yeats offer cabins, restaurants, bars, cinema, duty‑free shopping and Club Class lounges; simpler ro‑pax vessels provide cafés, seating, shops and driver facilities. Free/paid Wi‑Fi and dedicated freight‑driver lounges are common on larger ships. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
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ferry interior
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🚢 Ports & Terminals

Major terminals: Dublin Ferryport (good road/rail access and Dublin Port Tunnel), Rosslare Europort (link to southeast Ireland motorways), Holyhead (Wales), Pembroke Dock and Cherbourg (France). Note: port disruptions (e.g., Holyhead pier damage from Storm Darragh in late 2024) affected sailings and were reported to have operational and freight impacts; always verify terminal status before travel. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com, irishtimes.com)
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🚢 Tickets Timetables

Book online for best fares; ticket terms (check‑in times, ticket validity, carriage rules) are on the Irish Ferries site. Advance booking is strongly recommended for holidays, and different fare types apply for cars, foot passengers and freight. Allow extra time for pet/passport checks on international crossings. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
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ferry tickets
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🚢 Freight Services

Irish Ferries operates RoRo freight for accompanied units and trailers, and is part of Irish Continental Group’s wider logistics offering (Eucon, container terminals). Freight capacity and daily sailings support trade links between Ireland, the UK and continental Europe; recent trading updates note continued freight importance and occasional route pressures after port incidents. (icg.ie) (icg.ie, irishtimes.com)
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🚢 Accessibility

Most ships provide accessible cabins, lifts and designated seating; some vessels include wheelchair‑accessible cabins and adapted facilities. Contact the company in advance to arrange assistance at terminal and on board. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
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accessible ferry cabin
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🚢 Pets Bikes Policies

Pets can travel but must be declared and meet documentation rules for cross‑border travel (microchip, rabies rules, tapeworm where required). Options include kennels, Pet Dens and a limited number of pet cabins on selected ships; strict check‑in times and kennel booking rules apply. Bicycles and special items: check booking FAQs for carriage rules and any packing/size limits. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com, help.irishferries.com)
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pets on ferry
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🚢 History

Irish Ferries is a division of the Dublin‑listed Irish Continental Group (ICG), operating since the 1970s after consolidations with B&I and others. The company has expanded services and tonnage across the Irish Sea and to France, investing in modern cruise‑ferries and terminal businesses. (icg.ie) (icg.ie, en.wikipedia.org)
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historic ferry
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🚢 Tips Safety

  • Arrive early (check required check‑in times; pets often require 2 hours). (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
  • Book cabins for overnight comfort on Dublin–Cherbourg or long crossings. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com)
  • For freight: confirm lane meters and driver facilities; port closures can force diversions—plan alternatives. (icg.ie) (icg.ie)
  • Safety: ships meet SOLAS standards; follow crew instructions and muster information on board. (irishferries.com) (help.irishferries.com)
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🚢 Summary

Irish Ferries connects Ireland, the UK and France with a modern mixed fleet that serves both leisure passengers and essential freight. For the latest timetables, fare rules, pet and freight procedures, and terminal updates always check Irish Ferries’ official pages and recent news before travel. (irishferries.com) (irishferries.com, irishtimes.com)
If you want, I can:
  • look up sailings and prices for a specific date/route, or
  • check pet/vehicle requirements for a particular crossing.
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Last updated: Mon Aug 18, 2025