FerryGoGo Checked: 30 September 2026
A day at sea with some duty-free shopping: from Holyhead you can even spend a few hours in Dublin. From Fishguard, you sail to Rosslare and back the same day.
Duty-free day trips from £10
Foot passenger day trips, Holyhead – Dublin and Fishguard – Rosslare
Sailing times
- From Holyhead (any day): depart 04:00 and return at 10:15, 16:30 or 22:30; depart 10:00 and return at 16:30 or 22:30; or depart 16:00 and return at 22:30. You disembark in Dublin, so you can visit the city or wait in the terminal.
- From Fishguard (any day): depart 14:00 and return at 19:30, with a short wait in the Rosslare terminal lounge.
Our tip
Take the 10:00 from Holyhead and come back at 22:30 for a real day in Dublin. Check the duty-free allowances before you shop; they apply per person.
Our verdict
A cheap, fun day out at sea, and from Holyhead a surprisingly easy way to spend a day in Dublin. Read more about the route in our Holyhead – Dublin guide.
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