Regarding their current guidelines, Mr Loren confirms that their passengers are not legally allowed to stay in their vehicles while the ferry is in operation.
Can you get a ferry from Scotland to Dublin? About P&O Irish Sea
With P&O Irish Sea Ferries, you can sail between England and the Republic of Ireland, and Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Then, Do you have to wear a mask on Irish Ferries? We continue to recommend wearing face coverings while in the public areas of our ships for the safety of all.
Can you sleep in your car on a ferry? Camping on the ferry – Although it is most likely that you will not be allowed to sleep in your car (if you have one) and the deck or lounge option is your only choice, some ferry companies have facilities for camping on the ferries. Get in touch with the ferry company to check if you are lucky to get this option.
FAQ
Can you take your own food on a ferry?
Passengers are permitted to bring their own food and drink onboard and consume it during the sailing, however alcohol may not be brought onboard any of our vessels for consumption during your crossing.
Is there a ferry from England to Ireland? The most common route travelled is from Holyhead to Dublin. There are two operators on this route – Irish Ferries and Stena Line. Both ferry companies operate 4 sailings a day to Ireland on this route, taking about 3 and a half hours.
Are ferries still running from England to Ireland? There are 2 ferry routes operating between England and Ireland offering you combined total of 21 sailings per week. P&O Irish Sea operates 1 route, Liverpool to Dublin which runs 7 times weekly. Stena Line operates 1 route, Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast which runs 14 times weekly.
Are ferries running from Liverpool to Belfast? The Stena Line ferry from Liverpool to Belfast offers a twice daily direct link from the heart of England to Northern Ireland on the Stena Edda and the Stena Embla. The crossing time is approximately 8 hours with a choice of both day and night sailings.
Do Irish Ferries have cabins?
It is possible to book Club Class and cabins for your journey, however this would need to be done directly with us and cannot be booked through your local rail station. To make a booking, please email info@irishferries.com and advise your travel date, sailing time and the grade of accommodation that you require.
Do you need Covid test for Irish Ferries? Pre-departure test:
All unvaccinated passengers aged 12 years and older must be in possession of a negative COVID-19 test result from either an RT-PCR test taken with 72 hours or a Lateral Flow Antigen COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours before departure.
Do you get searched on a ferry to Ireland?
Not all passengers and/or vehicles are checked and Customs tend to do fairly random checks of vehicles at the port.
Can you stay in your campervan on a ferry? Generally speaking, LPG fuelled motorhomes are allowed on ferries and those who have LPG cylinders are also allowed. However, there are restrictions (usually 1 cylinder) of how much LPG you can take. Check with the ferry company before making your booking.
Why can’t you stay in the car on a ferry?
The reason passengers are not allowed on the car decks on ferries is that it is illegal. The reason for it being illegal is of course safety, preventing theft from cars, fire hazards (people smoking in their own cars) etc. This is from Marine and Coast Guard Agency (UK) on ro-ro passenger ships.
Are cabins available on Irish Ferries?
It is possible to book Club Class and cabins for your journey, however this would need to be done directly with us and cannot be booked through your local rail station. To make a booking, please email info@irishferries.com and advise your travel date, sailing time and the grade of accommodation that you require.
Can you drink on ferries? Eating and drinking
Food and non-alcoholic drinks permittedYes on most ferries. Check signs on board.
Can you take alcohol on ferry to France? Can I still go on a booze cruise? In a nutshell, yes. There is nothing to stop a person travelling to France or Belgium by car or ferry since the U.K. left the EU.
Can I take food onto Brittany Ferries?
Can you take your own food onboard a Brittany Ferries Ferry. As long as you can carry it from your car to the main decks you can take your own food on board and this is a great option to save some money.
What is the easiest way to get from England to Ireland? There are several ferry options for travelling between the UK and the island of Ireland: you can choose a fast ferry or slow ferry, travel by foot or as a car passenger to Dublin, Cork and Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland, or Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
How long does the ferry from England to Dublin take?
The fastest crossing is Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries which takes only 2 hours 15 minutes, followed by the same route with Stena Line, taking 3 hours 20 minutes. The Liverpool to Dublin ferry with P&O Ferries has a duration of 7 hours 30 minutes.
How much does it cost to ferry from England to Ireland? Irish Sea – The fastest ferry route between the UK and Ireland, this crossing is operated by the ship Stena Europe throughout the year, with a sailing time of three hours and a half. Stena Express works during the summer season only and has a reduced sailing time of two hours. Prices range from 150 € and 200 €.
Are Irish ferries taking passengers?
We are operating our ‘Travel Safe’ programme to ensure the safety and comfort of both passengers and crew on all our services. In accordance with public health guidelines, it is recommended to wear face coverings while onboard our ships for the safety of all.
Which UK ports sail to Ireland? UK & Irish ferry port guides
- Portsmouth.
- Poole.
- Plymouth.
- Cork.
- Rosslare.
Do you need a passport to go to Ireland by ferry?
Passports and Identification. Ireland / Britain routes: Irish Ferries recommends all passengers bring a passport with them. Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries, but some form of (photo) identification is however required.
