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Ireland- Britain – Book Early & Save!

With low fares from Irish Ferries, flying is plane crazy! All fares are “from fares” and start from as little as €89 one-way for a car plus driver including all taxes! Book early and SAVE! as fares increase closer to your travel date - Save €15 when you book on line

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Tips to get our lowest fares!          Book Now!

We advertise our lowest fares which are widely available on all applicable sailings. These fares include all mandatory taxes and charges. €89 fare is based on midweek travel Mon – Thu on Rosslare - Pembroke services travelling from 1 Oct  to 19 Dec. Fare must be booked 28 days in advance of travel. Here are our top tips on how to find our lowest fares, which are always available at irishferries.com – guaranteed!

Month
Mon- Thu

From

 1 Oct – 19  Dec

€89

1 Sep – 30 Sep
20 Dec-  5 Jan’ 09

€118

 5 Jul – 31  Aug

€148

We generally operate 3 fare seasons although this may change from time to time dependent on demand for space, bank holidays, sporting occasions etc.

You will always be able to book the fares we advertise – although they may not be available on the exact dates that you require.

Remember to book early and online at irishferries.com to get our lowest fares
  • Fares are only valid at the time quoted but you're guaranteed to save the telephone handling fee of €15 on a car and €3 on a foot passenger booking when you book on-line at www.irishferries.com.
  • Fares are generally lower on our Pembroke - Rosslare service and cruise ferry fares are generally lower than our fast ferry Dublin Swift fares.
  • Monday – Thursday mid-week fares are generally lower than at week-ends.
  • Our lowest fares are available for bookings made at least 28 days prior to outbound travel date. Fares booked closer to or on the date of travel will be more expensive than advertised fares.
  • Fares are quoted on a one way basis, and are for a car and driver.
  • Fares are fully inclusive (i.e.: include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fuel surcharges). Payment by credit card attracts a handling fee of €4. Payments by debit card, bank draft, cash etc do not attract a handling fee.
  • Be flexible - check different sailing dates and departures to find cheaper fares.
  • Frequent travellers who travel 3 or more times in a year on our Irish Sea routes can get up to 20% back with our Frequent Traveller Scheme.

2008 Fares              Book Now!

One-way fares starting from €89 for car and driver, including all taxes - get a quote now using our super on-line booking system.

One-Way Prices from
1 Oct- 19 Dec
1 - 30 Sep
20 Dec- 5 Jan ‘09
5 Jul -31 Aug

Car + Driver 

€89

€118

€148

Additional Adult

€27

€27

€27

Additional Child (Under 16)

€9

€9

€9

Infants (0-3 years)

FREE

FREE

FREE

Motorcycle + Driver

€59

€59

€59

Foot Passenger Adult 

€35

€35

€35

Foot Passenger Child (Under 16)

€23

€23

€23

Infants (0-3 years)

FREE

FREE

FREE

Van + 2 up to 5.6m long and 2.6 high

€185

€185

€200

Trailer under 3m

€49

€49

€49

Caravan under 8m

€82

€82

€82

Caravan over 8m

€200

€200

€200

Bicycle

€8

€8

€8

Bed in Cabin

€21

€21

€21

Payment by credit card attracts a €4 handling fee. Bookings made by phone or at Ferryports incur a €15 supplement per booking for car bookings and €3 for motorcycle / foot passenger bookings. Click here for fares terms & conditions.

Cabin Prices 2008           Book Now!

Dublin City to Holyhead - Cruise Ferry - Deck Plan

Cabins - Single Fares per cabin in Euro
Day Sailing
Night Sailing
1 Bed
€26
€30
2 Bed
€42
€46
2 Bed Disability
€42
€46
2 Bed Plus
€54
€58
2 Bed Suite
€78
€82

Dublin City to Holyhead - Dublin Swift - Deck Plan

Club Class - Single Fares in Euro
Dublin Swift - Ulysses
€18

Note: Club Class is available on the Dublin / Holyhead routes only.

Rosslare to Pembroke - Cruise Ferry - Deck Plan

Cabins - Single Fares per cabin in Euro
Day Sailing
Night Sailing
2 Bed Disability
€42
€46
2 Bed
€42
€46
2 Bed Suite
€64
€68
Double Bed
€64
€68
4 Bed
€84
€88

The online cabin fares above are only available for booking prior to departure. Supplements will apply for on-board cabin sales.

Special Note:
A bed in a 2 Bed may be purchased individually at 50% of the cabin price. We regret this is not available using our on-line booking facility. Please note that if you choose this option you could be sharing the cabin with another passenger.

However, you can e-mail bookings@irishferries.com with your booking reference, and we will add or amend your booking accordingly, and debit/credit your card accordingly.


irish ferries Britain 24 Hour Trip Motorist 2008          Book Now!


Day Trip Fares 2008
Mon - Thu 
Fri & Sun 
Sat 
Car + Driver
€140
€155
€180
Extra Adults €27, Extra Children €27 - Supplement for Motor home / Mini Bus €66 

Valid for maximum stay up to 24 hours You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time of arrival at the port in Britain. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours, for example you can travel on from Dublin 08:05 return 02:40 the next day. Ideal for trips to IKEA

Britain 24 hour Trips for Motorists can only be booked by phone (0818 300 400) or at the port and must be paid for by credit card or debit card.

Terms and Conditions

  • Payment by credit card or debit card only at time of booking and on condition that the card holder will accept any surcharge being debited.
  • These fares are only for customers making trips with a maximum length of stay of 24 hours.
  • Customer’s not returning within this time frame should buy a single ticket or a longer stay return ticket.
  • Customers are prohibited from using part of the motorist mini cruise fare as a single trip ticket, or from returning more than 24 hours after arrival. Abuse of this ticket and failure to return on the designated sailing will result in a €200 penalty charge being debited from your credit/debit card.
  • Fares include telephone supplement - as not bookable online.
  • Credit card Free €4 applies and sailings subject to availability.
  • No refunds permitted

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irish ferries Britain Day Trip Foot 2008   


Day Trip Fares Mon -Sun 
Adult €30
Child  €15
Family - 2 adults & 2 children €75

Please note: no luggage allowed on day trips and there's a maximum of 8 passengers per booking.

 

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irish ferries Britain 24 Hour Trip Foot Passenger 2008   


Individual Fares Mon –Sun 
Adult €42
Child  €16

Valid For Return Travel on the following sailings:

Dublin - Holyhead (Swift or Cruise) 0805 : 0845 : 1430 : 2055
Holyhead - Dublin (Swift or Cruise) 1200 : 1410 : 1715 : 0240
Rosslare - Pembroke 0845 : 2100
Pembroke - Rosslare 1430 : 0245

You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time you arrive in Britain. You must return on or before the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours. Subject to availability

Please note: no luggage allowed on day trips and there's a maximum of 8 passengers per booking.

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Why not use your Tesco Clubcard Travel Tokens to pay for your trip! Click for more details

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Groups           Book Now!

Get our low fares for Groups of 10 adults or more travelling together.

Fantastic deals for foot passenger, minibus and coach groups with parties of 10 adults or more, Irish Ferries can offer great value rates on ferry travel to Britain. E-mail us at groups@irishferries.com for more information or call our specialist team today on 0818 300 400.

Club Class           Book Now!

The new Club Class lounges makes travelling on the Dublin Swift and Ulysses even more comfortable and enjoyable. Exclusive benefits include reserved seating, complimentary drinks & snacks, priority boarding and lots more.

You can upgrade to Club Class for the affordable price of only €18 extra one way.

Frequent Traveller Scheme           Book Now!

Big savings for frequent travellers! If you or your company takes 3 or more motorist return trips in any 12 month period on Irish Ferries Ireland-Britain services then why not join our Frequent Traveller Scheme?

Take 3 or more return motorist trips a year with Irish Ferries and get 20% of what you've spent back!

Click here for full details

Van Fares                       Book Now!

Many vans carried at our car rates. Click here for full details

Package Holidays to Britain           Book Now!

Don’t forget Irish Ferries Holidays, the Britain Motoring Holiday Specialists, can organise all your accommodation requirements when in Britain. We have a super range of great value hotels and great deals on the most popular family self-catering resorts.

For full details visit Irish Ferries Holidays

Ship & Rail                       Book Now!

Travel from any rail station in Ireland to 2,400 stations in Britain via Dublin / Holyhead. Click here for full details.

 

Book Travel Insurance                    

Click to book your Travel Insurance on-line

Terms & Conditions                    Book Now!

For our full terms & conditions of carriage Click here

 
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