20% Off France

This is big! Maybe even better than big!

We're open for FRANCE 25 and we have a deal for you. Book now and get a massive 20% OFF next year’s sailings.

Just back? Book to get the dates and cabins you want for next year.

Sail in luxury on the award winning W.B. Yeats. We've a choice of cabins, inside, outside, and fabulous sea views. Dine in style at Lady Gregory's Restaurant or there's plenty of casual dining options in either Boylan's Brasserie or Café Lafayette. Sit back relax with a drink in the evening and enjoy some live music during the summer months. Don't forget about kids' entertainment and unlimited luggage for all your holiday needs.

Go on, reserve your place today with just a €200 deposit and pay the balance 60 days before you go. For a limited time, you can even use your Tesco Tokens. Book with our Flexi fare for no amendment fees should your plans change.

See you same time next year 😊

Get onboard, you'll understand. 

20% Off Early Booking offer applies to new Economy & Flexi motorist, motorbike and foot bookings on the following routes: Dublin – Cherbourg. Valid for travel from 1 February 2025 to 30 September 2025 when booked by 30 September 2024. Discount does not apply to Admin Dues or Environmental charges. Discount not available in conjunction with Short Break fares. The offer is applicable to travel in either direction on the above routes e.g. from Dublin to Cherbourg and Cherbourg to Dublin. €200 deposit option available for bookings more than 60 days before travel. Fare terms apply to booking amendments and cancellations. Amendments to travel dates will be priced at the fares at the time of the amendment. 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. Irish Ferries reserve the right to amend or withdraw this offer at any time. Discount shown on step 3.

Live entertainment during summer season only.

€200 Deposit

€200 Deposit

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

Book with Tesco

Tesco Tokens

Tesco Clubcard T&Cs: Offer applies to Tesco Clubcard bookings. Customers have the option to pay the €200 deposit by card, and then pay with a Tesco Clubcard token later. 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.

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
  • James Joyce

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.

 

 

See deck plan

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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Introducing James Joyce

James Joyce is our newest cruise ferry. Onboard you’ll find numerous facilities to keep you occupied including a choice of restaurants, a large shopping area, children’s play area, a Freight Driver’s Club, an exclusive Club Class lounge, cabin accommodation and much more.

What's onboard

  • Restaurants
  • Reception
  • Club Class
  • Tax/Duty Free shopping
  • Café/bar
  • Spacious outdoor decks
  • Choice of cabins
  • Kids Play Area
Explore this ship