Irish Ferries is one of the oldest ferry and transport companies in Ireland which deals in both freight and passengers’ services on several strategic routes. One of its major channels links Ireland and the United Kingdom starting from the Dublin Port in Ireland to Holyhead in Wales. But there is another important route from Pembroke Dock in Wales to Rosslare Europort in Ireland. Also, Irish Ferries provides direct crossing services between Ireland and the Continent through a line that runs from Dublin Port to Cherbourg in France. These services facilitate trade and connection between Ireland, Britain and the rest of the Europe because they transport people and goods.
Cruise In Style Across The Irish Sea
Irish Ferries is another famous ferry and transportation company in Ireland which operates the freight and passengers services on a number of significant routes. Ireland is connected to the United Kingdom through one of its principal channels, Dublin Port to Holyhead in Wales. There is another significant route between Wales and Ireland and that is between Pembroke Dock and Rosslare Europort. In addition, Irish Ferries offers direct ferry connection between Ireland and the European mainland through a line from Dublin Port to Cherbourg, France. These services ensure transport of passengers and goods between Ireland, Britain and the rest of Europe since they deal with both passengers and freight.
What Is Onboard?
Irish Ferries starts creating the relaxed atmosphere of the trip right from the beginning and greets the guests when they enter the ferry. Children can have their own fun in the play area while the adults can also be entertained in the Volta Picture Theatre. The environment of the Club Class lounge is quite reserved and the services provided are somewhat luxurious, which should suit those, who are searching for a touch of luxury.
Boylans Brasserie which is famous for offering good food and Blooms Bar which is perfect for a glass of wine are some of the places to dine. Shopping is also available for free and during the entire trip, passengers can communicate with free WiFi (subject to conditions). Inclusion of some quiet time in between the sea music also adds to the beauty by providing passengers with time to enjoy the sea breeze from outside decks.
- Welcome reception
- Volta Picture Theatre
- Play area for little ones
- Club Class lounge
- Boylans Brasserie
- Blooms Bar
- Duty Free shopping
- Free Wifi (T&C’s apply)
- Outdoor deck space
Gastro Guide by Trish Deseine
Take the northern route from Dublin port and discover some of the best undiscovered food locations in Ireland. Slane Castle known for rock concerts since the 1990s and has the Slane Distillery where one can sample the triple distilled whisky is about an hour’s drive away. Next to it, Sheridan Cheesemongers in Kells boasts a very vibrant community market and the best Irish cheeses and delicatessen products. Sheelin’s Shepherd’s Hut is a good place to spend a night in a countryside with no noise of the nearby towns and cities.
Visit the village of Cloverhill in County Cavan and the Castle Saunderson and the Olde Post Inn with restaurant and accommodation. Hike up the northern face of Cuilcagh mountain to get a view of the Cavan Burren Park and its ancient megaliths and tombs. Proceed to the Fermanagh Lough Erne luxury resort for a luxury break, Joe The Baker’s sourdough, Fermanagh black bacon and regional dishes at Blakes of the Hollow and guided tours.
Visit the County Tyrone’s Wild Atlantic Distillery and try and learn how to make gin. Carry on to Moira which now has the Michelin starred Wine and Brine and Clenaghan’s gastropub. Take a tour to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens and then have a good night at Newforge House. It is recommended to finish your tour in Newgrange Neolithic site or Tankardstown House in the Boyne Valley. After that, you can have a typical Irish pub meal at Man O’ War bar in Skerries and a modern meal at Potager restaurant before going for a walk at Skerries Coastal Audit trail. This culinary tour of Ireland is full of things to do: high-quality meals, distillery and historical and scenic tours, and many other services that are aimed at providing the guests with a taste of the warm hospitality and rich food and beverage culture of Ireland.
Allowance for Luggage
Car Passengers
- Those using cars as means of transport may carry as many personal effects as they can contain in their car.
Foot-Passengers
Dublin / Holyhead route: Liquids and aerosols allowed in limited quantity for foot passengers include handbag, laptop, baby changing bag and so on. Larger pieces of luggage must be checked by their luggage handling facilities in suitcases, bags, rucksacks or wheel base cases. They only transport pushchairs and pushchairs that are used to transport small children only; they do not transport any other loose items of any weight.
Everything you put through this system has a ticket for your convenience. Passengers are supposed to carry their own luggage to and from the luggage carousels and therefore they have to be able to manage it with ease. Please remember that each person can only register and check in with a maximum of two suitcases and each bag should not exceed 22 kilogrammes in weight.
On arrival the luggage can be collected at the baggage claim area which is situated in the terminal building. It will be managed by their luggage handling services on check in. It is important that every piece of personal luggage must have a label. There is no access to your luggage throughout the trip because they are kept on the car deck. The day trippers who do not own a car are only permitted to take one piece of small hand luggage (baby changing bag, laptop, or handbag).
Rosslare / Pembroke route and Dublin France route: The passengers themselves must ensure that their luggage can be transferred from the terminal building to the ship, and back, conveniently. There is a corridor and a special transport which transfer from the terminal building to the ship for passengers.
Unveiling Ireland: Embrace the Journey
Whenever one decides to move from one point to the other in Ireland, using Irish Ferries as the means of transport, then they are also in a position to unearth many great and tasty gems of the country. All of them offers a different note of Ireland’s tastes and customs, from Slane Castle and the whiskey distillery, through the markets of Kells, to the land of County Cavan. Whether, dining in a Michelin starred restaurant in Moira or sampling the local cuisine in Fermanagh, every meal is going to be a feast to the eyes. Besides, it connects you to such delicious places, Irish Ferries ensure that your trip is enjoyable and stress-free through the eye-pleasing sceneries of Ireland.
Start your gourmet trip with Irish Ferries now. Book now to enjoy the flavours of Ireland from the Michelin star restaurants in Moira to the historic Hillsborough Castle. Learn why foodies will fall in love with Ireland and take home memories that will last a lifetime on your vacation to the country of green. Don’t think twice – contact Irish Ferries and make your culinary trip to Ireland with the best of the Irish food and hospitality.