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Ulysses

254 Reviews

Operated by Irish Ferries on the Dublin Holyhead 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

4.3
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98% of our customers recommended this ship

  • General:4.4
  • Staff:4.4
  • Catering:3.9
  • Punctuality:4.6
  • Cleanliness:4.4

  • "Return from Ireland"

    The road works to port made last part or the journey tricky Once at port everything was good

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Holyhead-Dublin-Holyhead "

    We travelled on Epsilon going out which was one of the smaller ferries without Club class and there was a very bad vibration// rattle in the “ quiet” lounge. So loud that we were unable to sit there. We travelled back on Ulysses which was a much bigger ferry and we had booked Club class seats which were very good but really could have done with higher backs as we had been on the road since 2 am. The snacks provided were very welcome. Priority loading was good and we were away off the ferry very promptly on docking in Holyhead.

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    Reviewed by Eric who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Dublin holyhead "

    I booked my saling through direct ferries and they put the wrong times on my booking email when I arrived for the time my booking said to be there for the ship had gone hours before and I had to pay over one hundred pounds on the spot to get on the next sailing.

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    Reviewed by Richard who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Ulysses is fantastic"

    From the staff directing you to on board parking, to those in the cinema and most especially those in the Club Lounge, the staff were amazing. Facilities were excellent. Sailing was prompt and on time. A fabulous way to travel.

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    Reviewed by Audrey who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Excellent trip on the Swift (Holyhead to Dublin) less impressed by the Ulysses (Dublin to Holyhead)"

    We enjoyed the experience of travelling to Dublin on the Swift; boarding was efficient and quick, and the Club Class lounge was comfortable and peaceful. Boarding for the return journey seemed rather shambolic and slow. We were almost last on and struggled to find the Club Class lounge owing to lack of signage (we had ended up on the other side of the ship from the lounge area). Ulysses seating and layout not as comfortable as Swift and one coffee machine out of order leading to long queues. Food and drink on both journeys generally very good and staff efficient, although not particularly engaging.

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    Reviewed by Nicholas who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Overall a good experience."

    Crossing from Holyhead to Dublin excellent. Crossing back was a late ferry 20.05. A group of children from 6? to 12? were running amok around the deck. Spoke to them directly without success so went to complain to the purser. Said their parents had been spoken to but made no difference. Shame!!

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    Reviewed by Jack who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Pleasant sailing"

    Ferry was loaded efficiently, departed and arrived on time, Lots of space and comfortable seats.

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    Reviewed by David who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Very Impressed -Ulysses "

    First time using Irish Ferries, have always used Stena until now. Not sure if it’s just this boat but really clean and spacious, lots of food and seating choice in standard. Club class food/snacks and seating better on Stena, but view on Ulysses was fab, so only worth it in the day. Overall would use Irish ferries again where possible.

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    Reviewed by Riley who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Excellent Crossing"

    We traveled from Holyhead to Dublin on the Ulysses. The 3 hour trip went quickly and smoothly. The ship had lots to offer, was very clean and the staff were helpful. We would definitely travel again with Irish Ferries. Thank you.

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Great experience "

    We had a great experience. This was the very first time we travelled on a ferry and it was great and comfortable. We enjoyed the club class experience very much. (We notice in the Berth beds are done beautifully but the units are not dusted. This is not a complaint but It would be good for the reputation of your service. The ferry on the 24th 0815 from Holyhead to Dublin. )

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    Reviewed by Christopher who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "What a surprise!"

    Flying to the UK on holiday from the USA, just myself and my 9 year old granddaughter. Rather than take the puddle jump from Dublin to Leeds, decided to extend the trip. After spending the night in Dublin, caught the morning ferry to Wales, and then the train to Harrogate. What a wonderful experience...This is not a car ferry, it is a luxury liner that happens to carry cars. The 3+ hour trip was made comfortable by the various accommodations. We sat as far forward as we could in the pub. But we also wandered throughout, enjoying being topside, and shopping in the store, and the various levels. I am recommending this mode of transportation to all my acquaintances. Bonus: The bus from the ferry to the terminal office is convenient, but it is also the rail station. Perfect!

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    Reviewed by Don Sz who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Excellent Service"

    Easy online booking system, easy boarding process, punctual sailing and easy disembarkation. We can do this again ....

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    Reviewed by Kevin who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Good trip"

    Efficient and pleasant staff good facilities

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    Reviewed by Ann who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Super Sailing ⛵️ "

    Had a fantastic experience on both sailings. Hadn’t travelled by ferry in quiet a long time - facilities and comfort were way beyond what I expected - so easy to sit back and relax in great comfort throughout the trip. All staff were very helpful and pleasant.

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    Reviewed by Shane who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Ulysses was fantastic, Epsilon not so great but overall very happy"

    Sailed out on the Ulysses and very impressed with the overall experience, plenty of room, activities for kids etc. Sailed home on the Epsilon, minimal seating and nothing for the kids but overall the journeys were quick and went without a hitch.

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    Reviewed by Michael who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Dublin to Holyhead and back "

    My family enjoyed the ferry crossings which were punctual and very clean. We were very comfortable on the route to Holyhead but were disappointed with the scarcity of soft seating on the return on July 13th. I would however recommend the company on this route as the ferry was spotless and the staff very friendly.

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    Reviewed by Margaret who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Smooth travel"

    Well organized, a lot to do

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    Reviewed by Christopher who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Looks like a cruise"

    Very efficiente everything on board

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    Reviewed by Luciano Jose who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "No fuss, comfortable ships"

    No fuss boarding at Holyhead and Dublin. Ulysses was comfortable on way out, Swift was extra comfortable on return. Dublin Port not easy to get to , not well signed and Dublin very busy. Would have helped if Terminal number was on ticket.

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    Reviewed by Mary who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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  • "Good Trip"

    We were pleased with everything about this trip to and from Dublin. From the pleasant staff at every stage to the to the punctuality of each sailing. There were more facilities on board than we expected which was pleasing.

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    Reviewed by Rodney who travelled with Irish Ferries on Ulysses

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