https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/irish ferries/ Irish Ferries News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:44:00+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pet-travel-just-got-upgraded/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pet-travel-just-got-upgraded/ Irish Ferries launches lounges for pets and owners setting new standards in pet “Furriendly” travel. Veterinarian Dr Bobby Ortiz offers his top tips for pet travel ahead of the busy holiday season Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:18:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boom-in-uk-ferry-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-boom-in-uk-ferry-travel/ The ferry industry is gearing up for growth with more than £1 billion of investments announced for new ships, port and service facilities in the next four years, according to figures released by Discover Ferries, the industry body for ferries. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 08:52:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-places-order-for-165m-cruise-vessel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-places-order-for-165m-cruise-vessel/ Irish Ferries has ordered a second new cruise ferry, which will start sailing between the UK and Ireland in 2020. The boat will be built in Germany at a cost of €165 million. Wed, 03 Jan 2018 06:48:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irelands-biggest-ever-party-with-irish-ferries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irelands-biggest-ever-party-with-irish-ferries/ Paint the Town Black! That’s the exhortation from Guinness for Arthur’s Day, on which 500 free gigs are being staged across Ireland: a great excuse – if one is needed, says Irish Ferries – for an autumn break. Tue, 11 Sep 2012 03:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympics-the-irish-are-coming-says-irish-ferries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/olympics-the-irish-are-coming-says-irish-ferries/ Irish Ferries is expecting to carry thousands of Irish sports fans to the UK for the Olympics, with many of them travelling by coach. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-olympic-bookings-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-olympic-bookings-boost/ Irish Ferries says bookings for travel from the UK to Ireland this summer are ahead of last year, with forecasts for June, July and August ferry traffic “very healthy”, says head of passenger sales Declan Mescall. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 18:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-launches-free-wifi-on-the-irish-sea/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-launches-free-wifi-on-the-irish-sea/ Irish Ferries has extended WiFi services on ferries to Ireland, so that all travellers – not just those in Club Class – can connect to the internet free of charge. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-50-per-cent-up-for-easter-and-no-baggage-charges/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-50-per-cent-up-for-easter-and-no-baggage-charges/ Irish Ferries expects to carry 50 per cent more passengers on its ferry services between the UK and Ireland over Easter than at the same time last year. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-extends-free-baggage-policy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-extends-free-baggage-policy/ Irish Ferries today announces that all bags will continue to be carried free of charge on their ferries between Britain and Ireland. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-new-iphone-app-is-an-industry-first/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-new-iphone-app-is-an-industry-first/ Irish Ferries has developed a fully-optimised app for iPhones that enables travellers to book the lowest ferry fares while on the move. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:00:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jonathan-swift-the-only-fast-ferry-on-the-irish-sea-from-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jonathan-swift-the-only-fast-ferry-on-the-irish-sea-from-september/ Irish Ferries will be the only carrier operating a fast ferry to Ireland this autumn and winter, as rivals end fast ferry services on 14 September. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irishferries.com-the-first-mobile-ferry-site/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irishferries.com-the-first-mobile-ferry-site/ Irish Ferries has launched a new mobile website – and is the first ferry company in Europe to offer a fully transactional site suitable for smartphones. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kids-go-free-all-summer-with-irish-ferries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kids-go-free-all-summer-with-irish-ferries/ Irish Ferries has abolished all charges for children under 16 travelling to Ireland this summer. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:21:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-offers-free-on-board-electric-car-charge-points/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-offers-free-on-board-electric-car-charge-points/ Irish Ferries and Irish-based ESB ecars have officially launched onboard charge points on the Holyhead-Dublin route, which means electric and hybrid car travel to Ireland is now possible. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-is-new-eurolines-partner-for-london-dublin-coach-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-is-new-eurolines-partner-for-london-dublin-coach-service/ A new Eurolines coach service, using Irish Ferries sailings from Holyhead, will link London, Birmingham and Dublin this summer, with the first departure on Friday 16 July. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:32:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-huge-demand-for-uk-ireland-travel-as-planes-stay-grounded/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/irish-ferries-huge-demand-for-uk-ireland-travel-as-planes-stay-grounded/ Irish Ferries continues to experience exceptional demand – more than 200 per cent more calls – for both foot passenger and vehicle space on its four daily sailings between the UK and Ireland. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:34:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volcanic-ash-disruption-irish-ferries-alternative-to-uk-ireland-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/volcanic-ash-disruption-irish-ferries-alternative-to-uk-ireland-flights/ Irish Ferries confirms that all UK-Ireland sailings are operating normally. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:40:29 +0000