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Dublin Swift
Dublin / Holyhead
The “Jonathan Swift” is our Fast Ferry on the Irish Sea route. Travelling at a speed of 39 knots your arrival time to Holyhead or Dublin is as quick as 1 hour 49 mins! Onboard there is plenty to keep you and the kids occupied and why not upgrade to our Club Class lounge and enjoy magnificent sea views and a range of super benefits! See deck plan
Roll over and click the hot spots to explore the Jonathan Swift!
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Dublin Swift – Cruising at Sea
Eat
Temple Bar
If you’re feeling peckish or just fancy a quick cuppa – The Temple Bar, located on Deck 4, offers you a choice of delicious hot and cold snacks. From hot dogs and paninies to ice-cream and drinks…and of course a full bar service too!
Trinity Bar
If you’re not sure what you fancy try the Trinity Bar, it has a great choice of hot and cold snacks.
Boylan’s Brasserie
Feeling hungry? For passengers requiring a restaurant menu Boylan’s Brasserie serves a selection of hot food. A wide variety of dishes awaits – great value and super taste! Located on Deck 4. View our fantastic menu!
Café Lafayette
To help you enjoy your journey, choose from a wide range of sandwiches, rolls, baps and light refreshments at Café Lafayette on Deck 4. View our fantastic menu!
Shop
The Nuance Shop
The shop offers passengers the chance to buy gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. You can pick up some great deals in fragrances, fashion and electrical goods.
Relax
Club Class
You can upgrade to our luxurious Club Class lounge, making your journey even more comfortable and enjoyable. Situated on the upper deck 5 it boasts magnificent sea views and offers a host of super benefits including free refreshments! Club Class is accessible by stairs by the stage area.
Entertainment Stage
You will never be bored – onboard! With a wide range of entertainment acts to keep you and the kids amused, your holiday really starts here!
On the deck
Not only is it a breath of fresh air, but the outer Upper Deck is the perfect place to take in the panoramic views of Dublin Bay and the North Wales coastline. A fabulous and very different way to see these amazing sights.
The Gaming Area
Enjoy the excitement of the Amusement Arcade in our Gaming Area. Something for all ages awaits – time flies when you are having fun!
TV Lounge
A home away from home! Relax & enjoy TV in the comfort of our cinema style TV Lounge.
Fun Facts
The Jonathan Swift is 86.6 metres in length , 24 metres in width and its gross tonnage is 5,989 tonnes. One round trip for the Johnatan Swift uses 15 tonnes of marine diesel oil.
A Sea of Information
- Builder
- Austal Ships, Freemantle, Australia.
- Design
- Twin hulled aluminium catamaran.
- Dead Weight
- (cargo capacity) is 400 tonnes.
- Maximum Draught
- (depth in water) 3.2 metres.
- Power
- 4 Large water jets pump 60 tonnes of sea water a second to propel the craft.
- Service Speed
- 40 knots = 80 kph.
- Distance
- from Dublin to Holyhead is 60 nautical miles / 111 Kms. Swift travels 162,000 Kms a year.
