Is Stena better than Irish Ferries?

So there's not much difference really. We used both last year and I preferred Irish Ferries. I thought there was more to see and do. That said, they're more or less the same so I would go with the cheaper option/best sailing times...



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Irish Ferries operate to the highest safety standards, as set down by the International Maritime Organisation and monitored by the regulatory authority in each country. We advise all passengers to be aware of the on board Assembly Stations and to listen carefully to all announcements by the crew.

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Both are great companies, and fares are virtually the same, simply book to Dublin Port Stena for Stena Line or to Dublin Port (Irish Ferries) for Irish Ferries.

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The low season from November to February is the best time for a cheap stay in Ireland.

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In saying that flying is definitely the better option. Flights can be cheap from just about anywhere in England to Dublin, Belfast or Cork. Flying is a much, much easier option but how much luggage do you have, you will have to pay for hold baggage and the allowances are pretty dismal.

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February, March, August and September have average rainfall totals of approximately 100 mm, while October, November, December and January have averages of approximately 130 mm.

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Most trans-Atlantic carriers that fly to Dublin, the capital, also fly to Shannon on the western side of the island. Dublin's bigger size often means it has cheaper fares.

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