Ulysses, Irish Ferries' freight and passenger vessel on the Dublin to Holyhead route, returned to Dublin on 13 February following an extensive dry dock investment at Cammell Laird shipyard in Merseyside. The four week upgrade was undertaken to complete refurbishment and maintenance work and will … [Read more...]
Irish Ferries receives best-ever Christmas Gift – a New Ferry!
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 … [Read more...]
Irish Ferries’ new cruise ferry W.B. Yeats is in the water!
The W.B. Yeats, Irish Ferries’ new cruise ferry which comes into service this summer, reached a key milestone today (Friday 19 January), when the ship was formally named in traditional style, and the completed hull launched into the water. The ship’s name, W.B. Yeats, was chosen following a … [Read more...]
Irish Ferries to build a second new super cruise ferry
Irish Ferries has ordered a second new cruise ferry, which will start sailing between the UK and Ireland in 2020. The cruise ferry will be built in Germany at a cost of €165.2 million. The same shipyard is already building Irish Ferries’ new ship W.B.Yeats which is due for delivery this … [Read more...]
First steel has been cut for Irish Ferries’ new cruise ferry
The first steel has been cut for Irish Ferries' new €144 million cruise ferry. The new ferry is being built in Germany and is scheduled for delivery in mid 2018. When it comes into service, the ship will accommodate up to 1,885 passengers and crew, with 435 cabins and a dedicated car deck as well as … [Read more...]
Irish Ferries is voted best ferry operator for coach & group travel
Irish Ferries has been voted Best Ferry Operator by readers of Group Leisure Magazine. Marie McCarthy, Coach and Groups Manager for Irish Ferries, was delighted to receive the award last night at the annual awards ceremony, held in Birmingham. The ferry company has a dedicated Coach & … [Read more...]
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