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France €200 deposit

With winter nights closing in, it's time to plan your 2025 holiday to France. With a deposit of only €200 you can reserve the sailing you want and cabins you like then not worry about the balance until 60 days before you travel.

Start your holiday in the most relaxing way possible on board W.B. Yeats, offering a direct route from Dublin, a choice of dining options, plenty of entertainment for all the family during the summer season and the best arrival times in France.

Don't forget to book with Flexi Fare giving you the flexibility to amend your booking as often as you like and favourable cancellation terms should the need arise.

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.

€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: 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.

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.

Explore this ship

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