http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/ en david.simpson@seaview.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-05-21T10:29:01+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/spring-sailings-to-ireland-with-irish-ferries-from-79/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/spring-sailings-to-ireland-with-irish-ferries-from-79/#When:15:30:11Z Take the car to Ireland before June 30 – including during Jubilee Half Term week – and pay as little as £79 with Irish Ferries, which operates between Holyhead and Dublin, and between Pembroke to Rosslare.The lowest fares are offered on early morning sailings from UK ports on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and are for a car and driver booking online a minimum of 21 days in advance. Additional adults pay £26 each way, and children under 16 years £16 each way. During the current National Ferry Fortnight kicks off (March 17-31), Irish Ferries is also highlighting 10 reasons to drive to Ireland: 1 Space –  stretch out in a comfortable seat or stretch your legs and explore 2 Free Luggage – no baggage charges: take everything you need 3 Fresh Air – enjoy the fresh air on deck: see if you can spot a dolphin 4 Freedom – with your own car, you can go wherever the fancy takes you 5 Confidence – driving in Ireland – on the same side of the road – is so easy 6 All-in price – no nasty surprises with inclusive pricing 7 Quick check-in – arrive 30 minutes before sailing and drive straight on 8 Start your holiday on-board – relax, eat, watch a movie, enjoy! 9 Pets welcome – no vets bills, no documentation, no charge for your pooch 10 Suits you – a choice of fares to suit every traveller, from foot-passengers to families Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2012-03-19T15:30:11+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/dublin-is-the-place-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/dublin-is-the-place-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day/#When:13:16:14Z There’s no doubt St Patrick’s Day celebrations belong to Dublin, which stages its official parade on Saturday March 17 – the day itself. Irish Ferries Holidays reckons the cheapest – and most civilised – way to visit is for two couples (or four party-minded friends) to travel together in one car and choose a hotel with free parking and good public transport into the centre of the city. For instance, the three-star Sandymount Hotel, less than two kms from the middle of town, has a three-night break, starting on March 16, for just £150 per person, saving £48 each. This price includes accommodation in two twin rooms with full Irish breakfast and return cruise ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin for car and passengers. For one couple travelling together the cost is £186 per person, also saving £48 each.  Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2012-02-23T13:16:14+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-is-still-tops-with-the-irish/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-is-still-tops-with-the-irish/#When:16:40:02Z Irish Ferries has been voted Best Ferry Company at the Irish Travel industry awards for a second year.The award is made by the Irish Travel Agents Association, with votes cast by travel industry staff across Ireland. Receiving the award, Irish Ferries’ head of passenger sales Declan Mescall thanked travel agents for their recognition, adding: “We are very proud to receive this award for the second year in succession: it’s a clear reflection of the high level of service our passengers have come to expect from Irish Ferries.” Irish Ferries operates two routes between Ireland and the UK.  Holyhead in North Wales to Dublin is the route for the company’s Ulysses cruise ferry and the Dublin Swift fastcraft.  The Isle of Inishmore sails from Pembroke in South Wales to Rosslare. Fares start at £79 one-way for a car and driver. Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2012-02-02T16:40:02+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ireland-still-easiest-option-taking-pets-abroad-says-irish-ferries/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/ireland-still-easiest-option-taking-pets-abroad-says-irish-ferries/#When:14:55:43Z British and Irish governments have agreed that no checks will be made on pets travelling between the two countries, making Ireland the easiest option for taking pets abroad, even taking into account new EU rules on pet travel.The new EU rules state that pets visiting France (and all other EU destinations) should be micro-chipped, vaccinated against rabies and hold an Official Veterinary Health Certificate or EU Pet Passport. However, DEFRA says: “As both the Republic of Ireland and the UK have had no indigenous rabies for many decades, compliance checks on pets travelling between the two countries will not be applied. Pet owners travelling with their pets should therefore not experience any change on the ground from the 1st January.” Says Irish Ferries’ head of passenger sales Declan Mescall: “We carry tens of thousands of pets free of charge every year and that will not change. Ireland is still the easiest option for anyone who wants to take man’s best friend on holiday!” Pets are carried free of charge, whether they occupy an on-board kennel (limited number, pre-booking essential) or remain in the car during the voyage.  Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2012-01-10T14:55:43+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-extends-free-baggage-policy/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-extends-free-baggage-policy/#When:10:57:23Z Passengers weighed down with Christmas baggage will be pleased to learn that Irish Ferries have decided to continue carrying all bags free of charge on their ferries between Britain and Ireland.“Travellers on Irish Ferries may, as always, can take as many bags as they can carry entirely free of charge,” says head of passenger sales Declan Mescall. Thousands of travellers will be heading home to Ireland this Christmas by car, with a boot full of Christmas presents. “This time last year airports all over the UK were closed due to snow and ice and we rescued many a stranded passenger,” says Mescall. “While festive sailings are already very busy, our cruise-ferry Ulysses has room for 1,850 passengers and 1,300 cars, and she has never cancelled a sailing due to bad weather, so we’re ready whatever happens.” The last Christmas sailing from Holyhead to Dublin is at 14.10hrs, or from Pembroke to Rosslare at 14.45hrs on December 24.  Ferries resume operating on Tuesday December 27. Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-12-12T10:57:23+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/go-dirty-dancing-in-dublin-with-irish-ferries/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/go-dirty-dancing-in-dublin-with-irish-ferries/#When:12:04:57Z For "the time of your life" in Dublin, why not take advantage of a new, romantic and memorable theatre package from Irish Ferries Holidays? The musical version of the 1980s cult movie, Dirty Dancing, comes to Dublin’s Grand Canal Theatre for a limited run. Irish Ferries’ special Dirty Dancing package includes tickets to the show on a Friday night, a three-course pre-show dinner and transfers to/from the theatre along with three nights in a central Dublin hotel and return ferry crossings from the UK – all for £229 per person based on two sharing or £195 when four travel in the same car (two rooms). This deal is available on weekends starting February 9, 16 and 23 and must be booked by December 15. The Regency Hotel is a great choice for a self-drive break, being both central and offering free car parking.  A full Irish breakfast each morning is included in the package, as is access to the hotel’s leisure centre with indoor pool. The Ulysses cruise-ferry has two sailings a day from Holyhead into Dublin port, while crossings from Pembroke to Rosslare are also available. After a memorable night at the theatre, Dublin’s great shops (and sale prices), superb pubs and first-class attractions are all yours until your return sailing on Sunday. Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-12-01T12:04:57+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/thirteen-a-lucky-number-for-irish-ferries/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/thirteen-a-lucky-number-for-irish-ferries/#When:20:29:07Z Irish Ferries picked up the title Ireland’s Best Ferry Company at the Irish Travel Trades News travel awards ceremony in Dublin - for the 13th time in 20 years.Travel agents and their staff at offices across Ireland, north and south, passed their verdict and the award was accepted jointly by its head of passenger sales Declan Mescall and passenger sales manager Marie McCarthy. Mescall said the award reflected the high standard of service which passengers can now expect from Irish Ferries. “In addition, it recognises the numerous developments that have taken place in the company in recent times, including the introduction of class leading advances in electronic communications, the most recent being the introduction of the industry’s first bookable smart phone app which was launched just months ago,” he added. Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-11-29T20:29:07+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-already-taking-olympic-bookings/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/irish-ferries-already-taking-olympic-bookings/#When:21:08:12Z Irish Ferries has been quick out of the blocks and is already taking reservations from passengers heading to the 2012 Olympic Games. Its reservations system is already up and runing for the Games in London next summer, with fares starting from €89 one way for car and driver. According to the company, interest in the Games is already evident among passengers intent on securing their preferred sailing dates. To make sure of your Olympic ticket, CLICK HERE Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-11-16T21:08:12+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/visit-dublins-contemporary-art-fest-with-irish-ferries/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/visit-dublins-contemporary-art-fest-with-irish-ferries/#When:09:26:11Z An ambitious new exhibition of the latest in Irish and International art is a perfect excuse for a short break to Dublin.‘Dublin Contemporary 2011’ runs until October 31, and the city has been transformed into a vibrant art gallery with installations, video, paintings, sculpture and performance by over 70 artists from the five continents. Picture courtesy of Dublin Contemporary 2011 The venues include landmark buildings, established galleries and commercial spaces, from the Guinness real tennis court to a warehouse. The largest venue is Earlsfort Terrace, next to the National Concert Hall. Dublin’s parks and open spaces also feature sculptures and murals. A complementary programme of tours, talks and events runs throughout the exhibition period. Adult day tickets cost €15.  For further information visit www.dublincontemporary.com Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-09-28T09:26:11+00:00 http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/dublin-swift-the-only-fast-ferry-on-the-irish-sea-from-september/ http://www.seaviewferries.co.uk/news/article/dublin-swift-the-only-fast-ferry-on-the-irish-sea-from-september/#When:10:09:39Z Irish Ferries will be the only carrier operating a fast ferry to Ireland this autumn and winter, as rivals cease fast ferry operations on September 14.The Dublin Swift, pictured, which can cross from Holyhead to the heart of Dublin in one hour and 49 minutes, will continue to operate twice a day in each direction.  Irish Ferries’ other vessels, the cruise-ferry Ulysses and the Isle of Inishmore, also continue to sail as normal, which means travellers have a choice of two Irish Ferries routes with six daily return sailings to Ireland all year round. The Swift, a twin-hulled catamaran, can carry 700 passengers and 185 cars, with room for a Club Class lounge, two bars, a brasserie and café.  Swift fares this autumn start at £113 for a car and driver. Ferry Operators, Irish Ferries, Ferry News 2011-08-31T10:09:39+00:00