Irish Ferries have commenced taking bookings for 2007 sailings on their Ireland - France services.

For those keen to secure their preferred travel dates, an attractive early booking offer promises next year sailings at current year rates for all who book before 6th January next.

Other attractive packages on offer include a web fare from EUR99 one way for a car plus driver and discounts of up to 30% on Short Breaks of up to 6 nights in France valid for travel from Ireland up to 19th June.

Also included in the mix is the ever-popular Mini-Cruise to France for just EUR99 per person return, which includes two nights cabin accommodation. A car can be carried for only EUR59 return extra when two travel. This package is valid for travel out of Ireland up to 19th June.

In light of the various difficulties that have affected air travel in recent times, Irish Ferries are forecasting a significant swing back to Continental motoring holidays next year.

To encourage this trend, the bonus of a free cruise ferry trip to Britain for a car plus 2 passengers is offered to all who take a return car trip on their direct service to France between 1st June and 31st August next.

To underline what Irish Ferries regard as another point of comparison in their ‘flying is plane crazy’ campaign, customers are reminded that fares quoted for 2007 include all taxes and fuel surcharges.

Further information and bookings can be made on line or by calling 0818 300 400 (ROI), 00353 800 300 400 (NI).