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Ulysses

514 Reviews

Operated by Irish Ferries on the Holyhead Dublin route

Ulysses is the largest car ferry in the World and can carry 1342 cars and 2000 passengers. She is wonderfully equipped and onboard you will find a myriad of facilities including restaurants, cinemas, TV lounges, video and electronic games, children's play area, two large lounge bars, a shop and a club class lounge.

Onboard Cabins / Reserved Seating

There’s a range of cabins on offer; all are air conditioned, en-suite and above the water line with a choice of inside and outside.

Onboard Food and Drink

For passengers requiring a restaurant menu Boylan’s Brasserie serves a selection of hot food. A wide variety of dishes awaits – great value and super taste! There’s also a wide range of sandwiches, rolls, baps and light refreshments at Café Lafayette. If you fancy a traditional Irish Pub then try Leopold Blooms Bar. Sit down in a comfortable environment and relax with friends over a drink and your choice of snack from a wide selection.

Onboard Shopping

The shop offers passengers the chance to buy gifts and souvenirs for friends and family. You can pick up some great deals in fragrances, fashion and electrical goods.

Additional Onboard Facilities

For true luxury and comfort you can upgrade to the Club Class lounge which boasts magnificent sea views and a host of super benefits. Catch the latest movie releases in the 2 screen cinema (all the films change regularly). Cyclops Family Entertainment Centre offers the latest video and electronic games. Take a refreshing stroll on the Sandycove Promenade deck or relax on reclining seats, watch television or read a book in the James Joyce Balcony Lounge.

Travelling with Children

The ship is child friendly and features a children’s play area.

Accessibility

The ship is wheelchair friendly with specially designed cabins available.

Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Ulysses guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.

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Ulysses Reviews

4.5
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97% of our customers recommended this ship

  • General:4.5
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  • Catering:4.1
  • Punctuality:4.6
  • Cleanliness:4.6

  • "Beware of unsuspecting cost for Ships Wi-Fi "

    The trip itself was pleasant and staff were friendly and helpful, however I had a shock when I received my mobile phone bill as I had roaming on I was charged more than £33.00 for the time I was on the ferry (one way) even though I didn’t use my phone l turned roaming off on the return journey. . 

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • " ❣️❣️❣️❣️"

    Very good service.   No hassle.  The checkin was quick and boarding and out both so quick.  The  ferries were very handy. 

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    Reviewed by Libi Biji who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Ferry trip"

    The Ferry Trip to England was very pleasant. Everything was perfect,

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    Reviewed by Joachim who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Great trip"

    I traveled to and from Ireland, Holyhead/Dublin, on the ferry and it was great fun. Definitely worth the extra 13 euros to upgrade to cabin class.

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    Reviewed by Sean who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Good journey"

    Comfortable journey, excellent food in Club lounge 

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "All ok"

    All went ok and as planned, just watch when changing details, you don't get over charged. I did get a refund, after a while.

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    Reviewed by Royston John who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Directions"

    Only complaint is signs to Terminal 1 are not clear enough. Need reviewing. OK for regular users and lorry drivers sitting up high.

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    Reviewed by Michael who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Trip to Ireland and back."

    Great service apart from the lack of locks in the gents loos. Also a slightly confusing menu board!

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  • "Direct Ferries"

    Excellent crossing both ways, very punctual, good food and seating. Staff very helpful and friendly.

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    Reviewed by John who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Sail with Ulysses"

    It has been always lovely experience to travel with This Ferry!! Very friendly staff, clean beautiful interiors, quality drink food Yet I would have been nice to have some vegan options on board  Thank you soo much ! Safe journeys onwards!!

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    Reviewed by Michaela who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Pizza"

    Travelled out to Dublin on the 3.5 hour ferry. Ordered pizza which was very expensive, hard and tasteless. Would definitely take a pack-up next time (which we did for the return journey)

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  • "Great service!"

    Terrific way to travel. Comfortable, friendly staff

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Smooth Crossings"

    The ferry trips between Holyhead and Dublin were smooth and unproblematic. The ferry was comfortable with a range of facilities and embarkation and diembarkation was swift. The food on board was good and the information given on board was concise and timely.

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    Reviewed by Lawrence Andrew Whyte who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "I lovely change"

    Having sailed over to the UK via Stena line, I can't describe how much better an experience Irish Ferries was. Clean, professional and up to date. Seriously, fuuuuuuck Stena Line!

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    Reviewed by Shane who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Smooth sailing"

    Very efficient service. Check in, car boarding, catering to disembarkation all processed seamlessly.  

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    Reviewed by Heather who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "First time seafarer on the Atlantic Ocean"

    Very shortly.. it was may first experience with travelling on the Atlantic Ocean (well, between Holyhead and Dublin) and I enjoyed it very very much (the sea was very calm ;) ). I had a few questions at the time and the mebers of the crew answered in a way that also non native speakers could understand. Very kind!

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  • "Ulysses "

    Easy efficient check in, lovely ship, has lifts if you have difficulty on stairs

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  • "Great journey "

    Smooth comfortable passage from Dublin to Holyhead. The restaurant and cinema were excellent. Highly recommend.

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    Reviewed by Stephen who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Well organised, smooth sailing all the way"

    Ferries on time, spotlessly clean, punctual. All staff were pleasant, only slight hiccup was that we’d booked electric car charging on the Dublin - Holyhead leg, only to be told they were all occupied.

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    Reviewed by Steven Marklew who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Alternative to flying"

    Both journeys were on time and crossings smooth. Some areas of the ships and the ports are now dated and need an upgrade, but comfortable enough for the 2-3hrs onboard. Didn't have food, only drinks. Would travel on them again (as husband does not like flying)

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    Reviewed by Susan who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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