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Ferry Crossings from the UK

 

What we can offer you:

Note: 
Crossings (outward and return) must be made with the same company, though with Stena you can use different routes. 
(e.g. come to Ireland via Dun Laoghaire & return via Rosslare)

-ferry tickets at advantageous rates for crossings from the UK as part of y our holiday package.

- Booking with us means a reservation that can be cancelled or modified at any stage (even if you miss the boat) without any penalty whatsoever - unlike the Apex-type fares.

 

In order to book

Tip
Book very early, especially for Saturday crossings with Stena Lynx or HSS, as the number of cheap ticket spacing is limited.


- Please study the timetables, decide which itinerary (route, boat & crossing times) you would prefer and contact us for a quote.
- Please provide:-

- Name & Date of Birth for all passengers.
- Make, Model & Registration Number of Vehicle.

By providing this information promptly at the time of booking you will help to ensure your sailing leaves on time.

Stena Line Crossings - 2005 Schedule

                 Crossing times:  Stena Express - 1 hour   20 mins.
                                                   Superferry - 3 hours 30 mins.

Ship

 Fishguard
to Rosslare		 Rosslare
to Fishguard
Superferry         02.45   
Stena Express                08.00
Superferry            09.00 
Stena Express         11.30       15.00
Superferry         14.30       21.15
Stena Express         18.30   

                  Crossing times:   Stena HSS - 1 hour 20 mins.
                                                Superferry - 3 hours 30 mins.

 

From Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire (& Dublin)
Ship To May 1 May 2 - Sept. 24 Sept 25. on
Daily Mon - Thurs. Fri. - Sun. Daily
Superferry 02.30 (Dublin)
Stena HSS 08.55
Superferry 14.30 (Dublin)
Stena HSS 13.45
Stena HSS 18.30

Ship Holyhead
to Dun Laoghaire		 Dun Laoghaire
to Holyhead
Superferry 02.30 (to Dublin) 08.30 (to Dublin) a
Stena HSS 08.55 11.10
Stena HSS 13.45 16.05
Superferry 14.30 (to Dublin) 21.15 (to Dublin)
Stena HSS 18.30 21.35 

2005 Notes - 2006 Not yet available
Lynx only operates from April 29 to Sept. 25 inclusive
No Superferry service from May 3 - 26
a = Operates Friday/ Saturdays only   from      May 13 - 21
                and                                 Daily   from      May 27 - September 4

Check-in and boarding times

Check-in is 30 minutes prior to departure 
except for the 16.00hrs Stena Lynx sailing 
when check -in is 60 minutes.
Superferry customers may board 
up to 1 hour prior to departure 
(21.50hrs up to 2 hours before).
Bars, shops and restaurants will be 
open from time of boarding.

Vehicle information

If your vehicle on the superferry is :
- over 1.98m high
- over 6.0m long
- commercial
please contact us for rates.
On the Stena Lynx maximum height 
is 1.7m (inc. roof racks) 
and max. weight is 3 tons.

2005 Notes - 2006 Not yet available
HSS not operating until February 13
a = Sails at 08.15 on Saturdays
b = Sails at 21.00hrs on Saturdays & Sundays

Latest Check-in times

Stena HSS - 30 minutes prior to departure 
Superferry- 45 minutes prior to departure 

 

Vehicle information

If your vehicle on the superferry is :
- over 1.98m high
- over 6.0m long
- commercial
please contact us for rates.



Crossing time: 2 hours
Stranraer to Belfast Belfast to Stranraer
HSS Ferry HSS Ferry
00.25 00.25 02.50 02.00
05.15 06.30/08.00 07.40 07.00
10.00 12.00 12.20 10.30
14.45 15.30 17.10 14.45/16.30
19.35 21.30 22.00/22.15 19.45

 

Swansea-Cork Ferry (link to their website)

This service is currently suspended - it may be re-instated in 2008
 
Schedule:
Normally a 10 hour (!) crossing.

In peak season (mid-June to mid-Sept. approx.) 
Depart: Swansea at 21.00. 
Return: Cork at 09.00. 

Off-peak season: Return: Cork at 21.00.
 Our opinion:
Grand for the good sailor.

Can be useful coming over to Ireland overnight, but 10 daytime hours on the return is a waste of good fishing time!		 Tip:
Consider this for off-peak trips (before mid-June or after mid-Sept.), when the return is also overnight. 

Book very early to be sure to get a cabin, which is essential for a night crossing.