300 deposit

Autumn is the ideal time for a short break to France - enjoy crisp coastal walks, fresh food markets and the very best of local wines.

Travel in comfort on our much loved W.B. Yeats cruise ferry direct from Dublin to Cherbourg, pack up your car and enjoy all that Normandy has to offer.

With generous allowances don't forget to bring home a few extra bottles of wine and beer for the season. 

Short break fares start from just €465 car + 2 + inner cabin return. 

Irish Ferries. Sea Travel Differently.

Terms & Conditions of booking and travel apply. Fares valid for travel from 15 September to 13 December 2026 on certain sailings. €465 fare based on Car +2 + inner cabin travelling together out Tuesday or Wednesday. €495 fare based on Car +2 + inner cabin travelling together on all other departures. - Maximum of 6 nights in France. Promotional and Sale fares may attract special terms & conditions for amendments / cancellations. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Fares are subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Charges, administrative dues and all fees are fixed amounts and are excluded from discounts and promotional offers. In the event that the outward leg is not travelled Irish Ferries reserve the right to cancel the entire booking applying the appropriate cancellation fees.

Wine Tasting Events

Wine Tasting Event

Travelling on an Irish Ferries crossing from Dublin to Cherbourg is more than just a journey; it is an opportunity to immerse yourself in French culture before you even hit the shore... explore the exquisite wines of the Rhône Valley, the Loire Valley, and many more celebrated regions through our unique on-board wine experience.

Book your wine tasting cruise from just €399 Car + 2 + inner cabin.

🍷 Thursday, 15th October

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*Terms and Conditions Terms & Conditions of booking and travel apply. Fares valid on certain sailings - 15th October. €399 fare based on Car + 2 + inner cabin travelling together. Promotional and Sale fares may attract special terms & conditions for amendments / cancellations. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time. Fares are subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Charges, administrative dues and all fees are fixed amounts and are excluded from discounts and promotional offers. In the event that the outward leg is not travelled Irish Ferries reserve the right to cancel the entire booking applying the appropriate cancellation fees. Irish Ferries are responsible for the travel element of this mini-cruise, and cannot take responsibility for arrangements made with the wine retailers / growers onboard.

France €300 Deposit

€200 Deposit

Reserve your chosen sailing with a deposit of just €300 for travel from 1 January 2026 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. Bookings with departure dates less than 60 days to travel require payment in full. 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. Irish Ferries reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

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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

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  • W.B. Yeats
  • Isle of Inisheer

W.B. Yeats - reis in stijl en comfort

W.B. Yeats werd gebouwd in 2018 en biedt plaats aan 1885 passagiers en bemanning, 1200 autos en 440 hutten. Het schip beschikt over een restaurant, bar, café, bioscoop, ligstoelen, een winkel, en een speelzone voor kinderen.

W.B. Yeats is de nieuwste veerboot in de vloot van Irish Ferries.

 

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Faciliteiten aan boord

  • Receptie 
  • Winkelen aan boord
  • Lady Gregory Restaurant  
  • Boylan's Brasserie 
  • Cafe / Bar 
  • Club Class Lounge 
  • Gratis Wifi 
  • Luxe hutten met eigen balkon 
  • Comfortabele hutten met badkamer en airconditioning 
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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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