Travel by Ferry
Take the hassle of air travel out of your holiday. Travelling with your own car is a great way to get to your holiday destination. No hanging around airports or carrying heavy bags. Just load up the car at home and go. You can even take your bikes with you! Need advice on which route to take? Just call our experienced holiday team …take advantage of our wealth of experience, we will happily give advice on suitable tailor-made options…
To make your trip even easier, we partner with all of the main ferry operators sailing from Ireland, to ensure you get the very best value and choice of crossings that will take you closer to your camping holiday destination and save you considerable driving time on the continent. Once you arrive, you can park directly outside your accommodation and you’ll have the freedom and flexibility of having your own car with you for those exciting sightseeing adventures.
Book your crossing with Vacansoleil and save *€50 per booking!
Choose from the following: Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line (*Applicable only to bookings Ex Ireland & Ferry Inclusive Holidays)
How to book? 3 options to choose from:
- Book your Vacansoleil accommodation online and then call 01 6965100 or 021 4272527 or email vacansoleil@shandontravel.ieto add a ferry crossing.
- Call 01 696 5100 or 021 4272527 and we can tailor make a package you, advise recommended routes and distances.
- Use our Live Chat facility to book
Brittany Ferries
Ireland to France by cruise ferry – Cork to Roscoff.
Sail from Ireland to France with Brittany Ferries' on their Cork to Roscoff ferry route. Depart on a Saturday afternoon aboard the flagship, Pont-Aven, and arrive Sunday morning. Or sail on board the Armorique departing Wednesday afternoon with arrival on Thursday morning. Aboard Pont-Aven and Armorique, you can enjoy a choice of comfortable cabins, restaurants, shops and cinemas. Your holiday begins as soon as you board!
With excellent access to local road networks driving to Cork and Roscoff ports is easy. Sensational Short break fares available – take a 5, 7, 9, 10-night holiday to France including the ferry and save…save…save…Ask for details.
Ireland to France by economy ferry – Rosslare to Cherbourg.
Live in Dublin? Or the north or east of Ireland? Then Rosslare to Cherbourg is the ideal way to get to France. Rosslare is just 2 hours and 15 minutes’ drive from Dublin. Service provided onboard the ships Salamanca and the Galicia.
Ireland to Spain by economy ferry - Rosslare-Bilboa
Sail direct from Ireland to Spain and avoid the hassle of flying. Bilbao is ideally placed for fast road access to Northern Spain or the South of France. Service provided onboard the ships Salamanca and the Galicia
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries luxury cruise ferry the ‘W.B. Yeats’ sails directly from Dublin to Cherbourg. On-board facilities include a range of cabins to suit all requirements, a choice of self-service and waiter service restaurants, lounges to relax in and music and entertainment venues to enjoy plus a range of shops, kids’ play areas and other facilities for the whole family.
"Speedy Extit" Book a ‘speedy exit’ which allows priority in disembarking your car at either Rosslare or Cherbourg/Roscoff. The cost is €10 per car each way and has limited capacity.
Short Breaks Sensational Short breaks fares available – take a 6, 8 or 10 night break to France including the ferry and save…save…save…Ask us for details
Stena Line
Travel by ferry to France from Rosslare to Cherbourg on the Stena Horizon.
With great value fares and a choice of 3 ferry crossings a week on the Stena Horizon, pick the time that suits you to travel to France. Why not book a cabin so you and your family arrive relaxed and refreshed for your onward journey? Family meal deals available – ask us for details.
Route: Rosslare – Cherbourg 3 weekly sailings in each direction. Duration: 17 hours
DFDS
Set sail on a DFDS Rosslare - Dunkirk ferry
You can now easily access mainland France and beyond with your vehicle from Ireland. Whether you’re taking the car on a holiday to France or packing your motorhome for a longer trip across Europe, start your journey with DFDS.
