Irish Ferries has received a fabulous Christmas gift: its super new cruise-ferry W.B. Yeats! https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/ships/wbyeats/
The €144 million ferry is about to go into service on the Irish Sea, where she will be the largest and most technically advanced ferry in operation.
The W.B. Yeats will sail in style between Holyhead and Dublin throughout the winter, supporting the schedule of existing ferries Ulysses and Epsilon on the busiest route between the UK and Ireland.
This magnificent ship offers a cruise-style experience and superior comfort for up to 1,800 passengers, with a dedicated car deck providing capacity for 300 passenger cars and deck space of 2,800 lane metres for up to 165 freight vehicles. The 440 spacious cabins include luxury suites with stunning private balcony sea views and a dedicated butler service.
Décor in the passenger areas exudes understated elegance, illustrated by works of art and literature from W. B. Yeats and other artists, while downloadable audio extracts from the Irish poet’s celebrated catalogue provide the backdrop to a unique walking tour.
The literary theme continues throughout the ship, as guests are invited to dine in the Lady Gregory Restaurant, enjoy a snack in the Maud Gonne Bar & Lounge or immerse themselves in the magic of movies and family fun entertainment at The Abbey and The Peacock cinemas.
Speaking on the arrival of the W. B. Yeats Andrew Sheen, Managing Director of Irish Ferries said, “We’re delighted to bring the W.B. Yeats and its superior luxury to the Irish Sea. The introduction of this magnificent new ship offers travellers unrivalled comfort and we look forward to welcoming passengers onboard to sail in style.”
Offering up to four sailings a week directly from Dublin to France, this flagship cruise ferry will travel 125,000 nautical miles per annum, which is the equivalent of circumnavigating the globe nearly 6 times. Sailing from mid-March to the end of September, Irish Ferries will be the only operator providing customers with a direct crossing from the convenient Dublin Port to the perennially popular holiday destination.
The W. B. Yeats will afford superior comfort to 1,800 passengers offering 440 spacious cabins, including luxury suites with stunning private balcony sea views and a dedicated butler service. Styled throughout in natural tones, rich furnishings are accented by marble, steel and state-of-the-art lighting, creating a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere on every deck. Décor in the passenger areas exudes understated elegance, illustrated by famous works of art and literature from Yeats and other well-known artists, while downloadable audio extracts from the famous poet’s celebrated catalogue provide the backdrop to a unique walking tour.
From refined accommodation to fine dining, the literary theme continues throughout the ship, as guests are invited to indulge in innovative cuisine in the Lady Gregory Restaurant, enjoy a casual snack in the Maud Gonne Bar & Lounge or immerse themselves in the magic of movies and family fun entertainment at The Abbey and The Peacock cinemas. Spoilt for choice with a host of bars and restaurants on board, as well as great chances to shop all the latest brands, the holiday truly begins the moment passengers’ step on-board.
Speaking ahead of the arrival, Andrew Sheen, Managing Director of Irish Ferries said, “We’re delighted to bring the W.B. Yeats and its superior luxury to Dublin. The introduction of this magnificent new ship offers holidaymakers unrivalled comfort with direct route access from the convenient and centrally located Dublin Port to France. Irish Ferries look forward to welcoming passengers onboard the W.B. Yeats to sail in style in 2019.”
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