Pre-Christmas bargain hunters keen to stock up with low-cost wine/beer for the festive season are reminded that the final Irish Ferries escorted wine minicruise to France for 2007 will depart from Rosslare on Friday, 7th December next.

Accompanying passengers on their trip will be Ireland's leading wine expert and broadcaster, Martin Moran. He will conduct wine tastings on board, preview some of the best value wines to be bought in France and offer advice on the some of the bargains available.

Legendary savings of EUR12 per bottle of champagne, EUR10 on spirits and up to EUR8 on wine plus big reductions on beer and DIY items are the norm.

Departing at 1600 hours, passengers will spend up to 6 hours ashore in Cherbourg on Saturday, returning to arrive back in Rosslare on Sunday morning at 11.30 hours.

Fare, which includes en-suite cabin accommodation, is from EUR99 per adult and EUR39 per child (4-15 years) return. A car or motorbike is carried for only EUR59 return extra when two or more adults travel together..

Bookings can be made on-line or by calling 0818 300 400.