Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries provides ferry travel for motorists, foot passengers, cyclists and motorcyclists.

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Quick overview

Its services also include ferry and rail travel, holiday accommodation and onboard facilities on some ships.

Book online, by telephone, at a port or through the mobile app.
Explore hotel breaks, cottage holidays and bed and breakfast stays.
Find restaurants, shops, cinemas and lounges on some ships.
Access sailing updates, booking management and travel information online.
Find information about wheelchair facilities and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility.

Introduction

Irish Ferries provides ferry travel, with bookings available online, by telephone, at ports and through its mobile app.

Its services also include ferry and rail travel, holiday packages and accommodation options. On some ships, passengers can find lounges, restaurants and other onboard facilities.

What Irish Ferries offers

Passengers can book ferry journeys as motorists, on foot, with a bicycle or on a motorcycle. The website also provides information about group travel and pet travel.

Holiday options include hotel breaks, cottage holidays and bed and breakfast stays. Ferry and accommodation packages are also available.

Product and service categories

Ferry travel

Irish Ferries provides ferry journeys for foot passengers and motorists. Cyclist and motorcycle bookings are also available. The booking form includes a one-way journey option.

Ferry and rail

Ferry and rail travel combines a sailing with rail travel. The booking form includes station choices, and the support site has information about this booking type.

Holidays and accommodation

Accommodation options include hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts. Hotel breaks can be tailored as a car tour. Bed and breakfast choices include town, country, farm and historic homes.

Onboard facilities

Facilities on some ships include restaurants, cafés, shops, cinemas and lounge bars. Club Class lounges are also available on some ships, with access subject to availability. Cruise ferries have specially adapted cabins.

Browse the full range on the Irish Ferries website.

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Using the website

The website provides online booking, account login, sailing updates and booking management. The support site has a search function and information about travel documents, children, pets, ports, ships and schedules.

Bookings made directly with Irish Ferries can be amended online before outbound travel by logging into an account. Once travel has commenced, passengers should contact Irish Ferries. Changes to bookings made through an agent or another third party should be made with them.

Notable features

Irish Ferries lists wheelchair-accessible facilities at ports and on ships, including adapted public toilets, dedicated seating areas and hearing loops at reception desks. Wheelchairs are available for short-term passenger use at ports and on ships.

Registered guide dogs are allowed on passenger decks. Passengers requesting accessibility assistance are asked to contact Irish Ferries at least two working days before travel, and wheelchair passengers should add “Passenger with Wheelchair” to their booking.

Frequently asked questions

How can I make a ferry booking?

Bookings can be made online, by telephone or in person at a port. The Irish Ferries mobile app can also be used to plan and book a ferry trip.

Can I change a booking online?

Direct bookings can be amended online before outbound travel by logging into an account. If travel has commenced, contact Irish Ferries; for bookings made through an agent or another third party, contact them instead.

Are ferry and rail bookings available?

Yes, Irish Ferries offers ferry and rail travel. Its booking form includes station choices.

What accessibility facilities are listed?

The listed facilities include adapted toilets, dedicated seating areas and hearing loops. Cruise ferries also have specially adapted cabins.

Can registered guide dogs travel on passenger decks?

Yes, registered guide dogs are allowed on passenger decks. Irish Ferries also provides information about travelling with guide, hearing or assistance dogs.

What should I have ready at check-in?

Irish Ferries asks passengers to quote their booking reference at check-in. It states that it does not issue a ticket.

Key takeaways

Ferry bookings are available for motorists, foot passengers, cyclists and motorcyclists.
Ferry and rail travel is available alongside ferry-only journeys.
Holiday accommodation includes hotels, cottages and bed and breakfasts.
Some ships have restaurants, shops, cinemas and Club Class lounges.
The website provides booking management, sailing updates and travel information.

Summary

Irish Ferries offers ferry travel alongside rail connections and holiday accommodation. Its website and app provide booking options, while its support information covers topics including onboard facilities, accessibility and travel with pets.