In a special deal for group organisers, Irish Ferries is offering two-night ‘Festive Shopping’ breaks in Dublin at the exclusive price of just £99 per person.

Available throughout November and December, these breaks for groups of ten or more - include two nights accommodation with breakfast at a city centre hotel, plus return travel on Ulysses, the world’s largest ferry, with a two-course Christmas lunch on the journey out and a special festive brunch on the way home.

For gifts with a difference, there’s a choice of special Christmas markets around the city centre: in the Docklands visitors can enjoy a Bavarian atmosphere complete with mulled wine and carols, while other markets can be found at Smithfield - where there’s also an open-air ice rink - plus at Wolfe Tone Park and Georges Street.

Add to these the many shops along and around O’Connell Street - all decked out in their finest festive decorations - and there’s no excuse not to find a present suitable for even the most demanding friend or relative.

For more information on this exclusive offer for groups, contact the dedicated groups department on 0151 236 6921

Irish Ferries operates sailings direct into Dublin port from Holyhead, with crossings either on the Dublin Swift - crossing time one hour 49 minutes - or the world’s largest car ferry, the Ulysses, which makes the journey in three hours, 15 minutes.