Ferry Travel to Dublin?

Question

I plan to travel by ferry into Dublin. I get sea sick rather easily, and would like feedback on your experience.?

Answer 1

I went from Holyhead to Dublin with my husband and dog. Only the dog was sick. It was a summer crossing and the weather was good. Can't vouch for it in the winter though.

Answer 2

The Irish Sea can be a bit rough but, in my experience, is not as bad as the English Channel.  Why don't you take a mild travel sickness tablet which should help.  If you travel from Holyhead the crossing is only 3 hours and if you travel by high speed ferry it is more stable and the crossing is even shorter.

Answer 3

My mother gets sea sick and motion sickness really easily too.When we took a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin she didn't need any medicine.It was a nice ferry ride and isn't that long.

Answer 4

There are primarily two types of ferries that cross the Irish sea to Dublin. The first type is the big traditional ferry which if travelling from Holyhead to Dublin for example, takes about 3 and a half hours. This ferry is heavy, and so is reliable in all weathers to get you there. However, the con is that you are at sea for a longer period of time, even if the sailing feels smoother.

The other type of ferry is the seacat which is a light weight fast ferry. The same crossing can be done in about an hour and a half. This sounds great, because it's over and done with sooner, but because it is light weight, you can be subject to last minute cancellations if conditions are choppy, and you may 'feel' the crossing more as it is a light weight vessel.

I have done that trip many times myself, and I would recommend the longer crossing, as the boat doesn't 'sway' as much.

Good luck!