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Take advantage of your duty-free allowances and discover amazing deals on gifts, fragrances, and fashion. Find everything you need for your journey and beyond.


The James Joyce is a modern ferry operated by Irish Ferries, providing a swift connection between Dublin and Holyhead. It offers a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.
Onboard, guests can relax in spacious lounges, dine at the café, and browse duty-free shops. The ferry also features amenities for families, including a dedicated children's play area. The James Joyce is an efficient option for both leisure travellers and commuters, ensuring a smooth crossing of the Irish Sea while accommodating vehicle transport.

Take advantage of your duty-free allowances and discover amazing deals on gifts, fragrances, and fashion. Find everything you need for your journey and beyond.

Visit the Customer Reception Desk for friendly assistance throughout your journey and exchange currency quickly and conveniently.

Visit the Customer Reception Desk for friendly assistance throughout your journey and exchange currency quickly and conveniently.

Stop by Café Lafayette for freshly made sandwiches and pastries with a wide selection of hot and cold beverages.

Enhance your journey with a Club Class Lounge upgrade, where you can relax with beautiful ocean views and enjoy extra perks. All entrants, including children and infants, must pay the entrance fee.

Make your travel easier with Bureau de Change services available on board. Exchange currency quickly and conveniently during your journey, with helpful staff on hand to assist with your needs. It’s a simple way to ensure you’re prepared with the right currency before you arrive at your destination.

Relax in Boylan’s Brasserie, a self‑service restaurant where you can choose from a wide menu of freshly made hot and cold dishes.

Enjoy warm Irish hospitality with a wide selection of drinks and snacks, and relax as you watch the world go by. (*Seasonal Opening).

Adventure Island gives younger children a fun soft-play area where they can climb, explore, and stay entertained.

Relax with your furry friend in The Pet Den, a dedicated space designed for pets and their owners. Enjoy the comfort of an indoor area and take advantage of access to a secure outdoor space for your pet to stretch and play.

The outer deck offers open-air space for passengers to enjoy the journey outdoors.




Please note: We have taken great care to ensure that our James Joyce guide is as accurate as possible. However, onboard facilities, services, and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year you travel. Some facilities may change without notice, and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those specified at the time of booking without prior notification.