Is the Dublin Swift ferry running?
The two Irish Sea fast-ferries will not be returning to service until further notice due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Irish Ferries’ DUBLIN SWIFT and the Isle of Man Steam Packet’s MANANNAN remain tied up in Holyhead and Douglas respectively, despite their planned operating season already being underway.
Which is the quickest ferry crossing to Ireland?
Fishguard to Rosslare is the quickest ferry crossing to Ireland from Great Britain. This route takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Stena Line operates this route with 14 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Pembroke to Rosslare, which takes approximately 3 hours, with 16 weekly sailings.
Do Irish Ferries check passports?
Please note that all other nationalities (except Irish or British citizens) require a passport. They should also check with their respective embassies before travelling as they may need a visa. Passengers who arrive at our ports without current valid documentation may not be allowed to enter either Ireland or Britain.
How early can you board Irish Ferries?
7 answers. In general, the earliest you’ll board with your vehicle will be 45 mins prior to the advised sailing time.
Where is the DUBLIN SWIFT now?
North East Atlantic Ocean
The current position of DUBLIN SWIFT is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 53.44936 N / 3.00923 W) reported 0 min ago by AIS.
What has happened to the DUBLIN SWIFT?
DUBLIN SWIFT had originally been expected to be in service until September 30th this year. The ship has now been removed from the Irish Ferries is timetable and online booking engine, leaving the Dublin to Holyhead route maintained by ULYSSES and EPSILON.
What ferries sail from Dun Laoghaire?
Ferries from Dun Laoghaire in Ireland go to Holyhead in UK operated by the ferry operator Stena Line. There are regular sailings: you can see the departure board below for the most recent information about sailings.
Can my son travel without a passport?
All children must present a valid U.S. passport for international air travel. This rule applies regardless of age, including infants and newborns. If you are applying for a passport for your child for the first time, allow ample time for the passport application process.
How early should I be for my ferry?
Due to our new health and safety measures, passengers must check-in at least 90 minutes before departure.
Where does Dublin Swift sail from?
The Cyprus-registered boat was on charter in the Far East before being refurbished by Harland and Wolff in Belfast and renamed the Dublin Swift. It entered service on the Dublin-Holyhead route with Irish Ferries a few weeks ago.
Is there a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Swift?
Irish Ferries regrets to advise that the 17:35 Holyhead to Dublin Swift sailing on 13/09/2021 is in doubt due to technical reasons. If you wish, you can be accommodated on our 14:10 M.V.Ulysses sailing instead. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to the sailing departure time.
Can I travel by ferry from Ireland to the UK?
Carrying commercial goods? You can use AFerry to book Irish Ferries between Ireland and the UK between Dublin and Holyhead and between Pembroke and Rosslare. This company also provide a ferry service to France between Rosslare and Cherbourg, Rosslare and Roscoff and Dublin and Cherbourg.
What does Irish Ferries do?
Irish Ferries is Ireland’s leading ferry company, operating ferry services between Ireland, the UK and France while catering for passengers, vehicles and freight units. The company is regularly recognised for its commitment and quality, having won ‘Best Ferry Company’ in the Irish Travel Industry Awards and…
What is the Dublin Swift’s crossing time?
The Dublin Swift was built in 2001 by Austal Ships to the same twin-hulled, catamaran design as its predecessor, in the same shipyard in Fremantle, Western Australia. The slightly larger craft replaces the similarly named Jonathan Swift HSC which had been in service since 1999, when it claimed a crossing time of one hour 40 minutes.