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Checked: 2 October 2026
The point of this trip is the shop on board: since Brexit, duty-free is back on sailings between Britain and Ireland. A return ticket for a tenner, a few hours at sea and a boot full of cheaper spirits, wine and perfume. On Holyhead to Dublin you can also spend a few hours in Dublin between sailings.
In a nutshell
- Price: from £10 per adult and £5 per child Monday to Wednesday, £12 and £6 Thursday to Sunday
- Routes: Holyhead to Dublin and Pembroke to Rosslare, foot passengers only
- Dates: book by 15 December, travel up to and including 16 December 2026
- Conditions: book at least 24 hours ahead, you must travel the return leg, not combinable with other offers
Good to know: since 28 September 2026, every passenger on Holyhead to Dublin and Pembroke to Rosslare needs a valid passport. Read what changed.
Our tip
Check the allowances before you shop: the limits for bringing alcohol and tobacco back into the UK are explained in our duty-free guide. Stena Line runs an almost identical £10 day trip, so pick whichever sailing times suit you.
Our verdict
Cheap and fun, as long as you remember your passport. For the fast option, read our report on the Dublin Swift catamaran.
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