Planning a ferry to Ireland this summer? Irish Ferries has stacked up some of the best deals of the year for 2026, covering everything from Holyhead to Dublin ferry crossings and Pembroke to Rosslare ferry routes, to Ireland–France sailings on the Dublin–Cherbourg route. Here’s every current offer worth knowing before you book.
👉 Compare Irish Ferries schedules and fares on Ferrynav and find the cheapest sailing for your dates.
Kids Go Free — Irish Sea Summer 2026
The biggest family deal on the Irish Sea ferry this year: children and infants aged 0–15 travel completely free on motorist bookings for the rest of summer 2026.
- Routes: Dublin–Holyhead ferry and Rosslare–Pembroke ferry
- Booking window: April 24 – August 31, 2026
- Travel window: April 25 – December 16, 2026
- Eligible fares: Economy and Flexi motorist bookings only
- No child charges for travel fare, Admin Dues, or Environmental charges
For a family of 4 crossing from Holyhead to Dublin or Pembroke to Rosslare, this can save £40–£80+ on a single crossing compared to standard child fares. Not available on Foot passengers, Short Break, Flexi+, Sail Rail, or Package Holidays. Cannot be combined with Tesco Clubcard.
Half Price Caravans on the Irish Sea
Traveling with a caravan? Irish Ferries is currently offering 50% off caravan fares on all Irish Sea ferry routes every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday — making midweek crossings by far the cheapest option for touring travelers.
Similarly, motorhome fares match standard car fares on Tuesday–Thursday sailings from Ireland to Britain — no additional motorhome surcharge.
One-Way Car Fares from £154
Ferry to Ireland prices start from £154 for a car + 1 passenger on night-time Irish Sea sailings (Tuesday/Wednesday, off-peak). Short break return fares from £228 for a car + 1 passenger on the same mid-week, night-time cruise ferry sailings.
These are some of the lowest cheap ferry to Ireland fares currently available on the Holyhead Dublin ferry and Pembroke Rosslare ferry routes — but they’re subject to availability and tend to sell out faster on weekends.
👉 Check live availability for Holyhead–Dublin and Pembroke–Rosslare on Ferrynav to see which departures still have space at these fares.
Foot Passenger Day Trips — Dublin Swift
For ferry to Dublin without a car, Irish Ferries runs a dedicated foot passenger day trip fare on the Holyhead to Dublin fast crossing (1 hour 35 minutes via the Dublin Swift):
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: £10 adult / £5 child return
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: £12 adult / £6 child return
- Valid for travel until September 30, 2026 (book by September 29)
- Return journey mandatory; standard fare applies for on-the-day bookings
At £10–£12 return, this is one of the cheapest ways to cross the Irish Sea ferry as a foot passenger.
Ireland to France: Dublin–Cherbourg Ferry 2026
For the Dublin to France ferry, Irish Ferries sails the Dublin–Cherbourg route (overnight crossing) with bookings available now via a €300 deposit, with the balance due at least 60 days before departure. The deposit secures your sailing, cabin, and onboard extras.
Irish Ferries Club: 20% Back for Regular Travelers
The Irish Ferries Frequent Traveller program gives regular Ireland to UK ferry travelers 20% back on spending after every 3 return car trips within a year. Members also get:
- 10% off in the onboard shop
- Access to exclusive member-only offers
- Ability to nominate up to 6 additional people to the account
Worth joining if you’re making 3+ return trips per year on any ferry from Ireland to UK route.
Sail and Rail: Ferry + Train from £44
For ferry to Ireland foot passengers, the Sail and Rail option combines an Irish Sea crossing with a train connection from 2,400 UK stations, from £44 per person each way.
Book Your Irish Sea Ferry
With Kids Go Free running until August 31 and half-price caravans available every Tuesday–Thursday all summer, there’s no better time to lock in your Holyhead Dublin ferry, Pembroke Rosslare ferry, or Dublin Cherbourg ferry for 2026.
👉 Compare Irish Ferries timetables, routes, and prices on Ferrynav — check live availability across all routes and book your crossing in one place.
