France Now 25% Off Later

It's the Late Great Deal you've been waiting for.

Book and travel to France this July and August on our Ireland - France route and get a massive 25% off France or Britain 2026.

To get this amazing discount simply make your booking for France today with our Economy or Flexi fares, and we will email your unique code at the end of July/August. Your unique code can then be used for France or Britain 2026 as soon as we open.

But you have to be quick this offer is only available for a very limited time so get booking and sailing today and look forward to big savings on your 2026 sailing too.

Don't forget when you travel with us this summer the Kids Go Free and there's FREE entertainment onboard W.B. Yeats.

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Book France Now - Get 25% Off France or Britain '26 Later T&C's.

Offer applies to new motorist bookings made from 9 July up to 14th August on Dublin-Cherbourg route only, for bookings where the first departure date is by 23 August, 2025. Future 2026 discount applies to Economy and Flexi fares only. Future 2026 discount does not apply to bookings being paid for in full or part with Tesco vouchers. All bookings are subject to availability and are not valid in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount including Tesco Clubcard. Non-web bookings are subject to a service fee. Discount does not apply to fees (admin dues, environmental fee, service fee). Discount not valid for freight. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. To claim your 2026 discount: A unique discount code will be emailed to you at the end of July and is valid for your Irish Ferries account only • Discount code must be used at the time of booking. Future discount for 2026 travel must be booked by 30 September 2025 based on available 2026 Irish Ferries schedules at that time, for travel during 2026 only. The 2026 discount is account specific, not transferable and there is no cash alternative.

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Bonjour to Kids Go FREE to France this summer

 

WOW our Kids Go FREE is now available to book on our Ireland - France sailings for travel from 1st May right up to 4th November.

 

Get CRAMBOOTIN with everything you need for a perfect holiday in the sun. Don't forget to bring along your four-legged family friend!

 

Onboard W.B. Yeats you'll find family cabins, the latest cinema releases, meal deals with loads of tasty treats, and much more. We'll have a magic show from 31st May and live music from 31st June as you sail from Dublin.

 

Check-in up to one hour before departure for a stress-free SEASYGOING way to travel this summer.

 

So why wait any longer? Get on board. You’ll understand.

 

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Kids Go FREE to France T&C's.

Kids Go Free offer applies to new Economy & Flexi motorist bookings on the following route: Dublin – Cherbourg. Kids and Infants aged 0-15 years at the time of travel are eligible for the Kids for Free offer. As Kids are free there are no child charges for the travel Fare, Admin Dues or Environmental charges. Kids go Free doesn’t apply to France short break bookings. The offer is applicable to travel in either direction on the above route. Valid for travel from 1 May to 4 November 2025. Book by 31 August 2025. Kids and Infants aged 0-15 years at the time of travel are eligible for the Kids for Free offer. All bookings are subject to availability and are not valid in conjunction with any other promotional offer. Non-web bookings are subject to a service fee. Discount not valid for freight. Passengers must be 18 years old to travel without a guardian/parent.

France €200 deposit

Booking your holiday to France is child’s play when you travel with Irish Ferries, especially when the Kids Go Free all summer.

There's still some availability for July and August on-board W.B. Yeats. With direct sailings from Dublin, excellent departure and arrival times, plenty of cabin choices, meal deals and loads of dining options, you won't be disappointed as you cruise your way to France.

And as the summer season is now in full flow we'll have a full entertainment programme including live music, magic show, play area and colouring competitions.

To make booking with us even easier we now take Apple Pay and Google Pay. Don't forget to book with your Tesco Tokens for great savings on your ferry crossing.

Irish Ferries. Sea Travel Differently.

Reserve your chosen sailing with just €200 deposit and pay the outstanding balance at least 60 days before departure. . The deposit holds the chosen sailing, cabin / reserved seat / onboard extras until the final balance is paid. Your booking is not confirmed until the final balance is paid. Terms and Conditions of booking and travel apply. Special terms & conditions for amendments / cancellations may apply depending on which fare is chosen. Subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers. Charges, administrative dues and all fees are fixed amounts and are excluded from discounts and promotional offers. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

Live entertainment during summer season only.

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Tesco Tokens

Tesco Clubcard T&Cs: Get up to 3 times the value of your Clubcard points for use with Irish Ferries Just exchange your points for a reward partner code and start planning your holiday Use as part payment or full payment on your trip to France. Only one Clubcard token permitted per booking, so if a Tesco token is used for the deposit payment, a Tesco token cannot then be used towards the outstanding balance. All other general T&Cs apply to Tesco Clubcard bookings.

France €200 Deposit

€200 Deposit

Reserve your place for France 2025 with just a €200 deposit. Pay the balance 60 days before departure. 

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Holidays in France

We’re delighted to offer a wide range of accommodation all around France for your holiday needs. From self-catering breaks to the action and adventure of a Theme Park, or a relaxing getaway at a French Chateaux or hotel. 
All our France package hoildays are fully bonded.

Contact our expert holidays team by phone on 03717 300 400 (UK) / 0818 300 400 (ROI) or email so they can get you our best price on ferry, accommodation and park passes.

Handy Guides

Ships on this route

  • W.B. Yeats
  • Isle of Inisheer

Travel in style onboard W.B. Yeats
Dublin to Cherbourg

The majestic W.B. Yeats follows the Irish Ferries tradition of honouring great Irish literary figures. Having joined our fleet in 2019, it offers an enviable cruise-style travel experience. Guests are also invited to enjoy the ‘Lady Gregory Restaurant’ and the ‘Maud Gonne Bar & Lounge’. Other facilities include a Club Class lounge, self-service restaurant, cinema and shopping.

 

 

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What's Onboard

  • Welcome reception area 
  • Tax Free shopping
  • Waiter service restaurant
  • Self service dining 
  • Cafe / Bar 
  • Club Class Lounge 
  • Free Wifi (T&C's Apply)
  • En-suite air conditioned cabins
  • Luxury suites with private balconies 

*Selected Bars and Restaurants may be closed at certain times of the year.

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Welcome aboard the “Isle of Inisheer”

The Isle of Inisheer offers a basic service on both our Dublin to Holyhead and Dublin to Cherbourg routes with limited facilities. These facilities onboard include a restaurant, café, shop and additional seating area on deck 7. A range of cabins from 2 to 4 berth ensuite cabins with TV’s along with a number of 4 berth ensuite pet cabins with TVs, with access to outside area.

What's onboard

  • 360 Tour
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Café Lafayette
  • Wifi
  • Onboard shopping with Click & Collect service
  • Reserved reclining seating area (no dedicated showers)
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