A ‘grown-up’ offer from Irish Ferries comes with the introduction of a ‘free friend place’ worth £36 on a return journey.

For all motorists booking a crossing between 29 March and 9 April - for travel between 6 April and 22 May – a second person in the car travels free. To qualify for the ‘free friend place’, bookings must be made at least seven days before travel.

Lead-in prices for car and driver are £118 return Monday – Thursday, or £148 Friday – Sunday on the Pembroke/Rosslare route, or from £138 and 168 from Holyhead to Dublin.

Bookings can be made on-line at www.irishferries.com