Ireland ferry, which to choose?

For those who like the sea, travelling by ferries may represent a good choice as an alternative to the usual ways of travelling. Some weeks ago, I had some days out and I decided to go to Ireland. I had no doubt about how to reach Ireland; I travelled by ferry because I wanted to bring my own car, to have all the freedom of exploring Ireland without being obliged to car rental. I made some searches on Internet, to find the most convenient fares, and I have discovered some interesting facts.

First, you should know that there are several ferries companies crossing the Irish Sea from the United Kingdom. The competition with low cost flight companies has led to lower ferry prices. If you travel with your family and you need a mean of transport, all ferries companies give you the possibility of bringing your own car, which is also a simple way to save money. Do not forget that sometimes the cost of car rental may be very high, and this factor can make your holiday very expensive. In addition, ferry travelling is an amusing way to spend your time thanks to the bars, restaurants, playrooms and game rooms that any ferry to Ireland actually provides.

Many are the seaports from which you can catch your ferry to Ireland.
If you are in Wales, you can choose to depart from the seaport of Holyhead, where you have the option to reach Dun Laoghaire (which is just outside Dublin, fast ferry sailing time 99 minutes) or Dublin itself (where the seaport is very close to the centre of the city).
Another choice may be the seaport of Fishguard, located in South Wales, where in a two hours sailing time you can reach Rosslare, which is the ideal destination for those who like to visit the South East of Ireland (Wexford, Waterford, Cork or Kerry).

If you live in England, my advice is that you go to Liverpool to catch your ferry to Ireland. You will be able to reach either Belfast or Dublin from Liverpool, and the sailing time is about eight hours for both the two destinations. You can reach Northern Ireland leaving from two Scotland seaports, Troon and Stranraer.
Troon is located on the Western coast of the Scotland, where you can catch ferries going to Belfast, which is the suggested destination if you are planning to visit Donegal, Sligo, Fermanagh, Cavan, Antrim, Ballymena, Monaghan, or Londonderry (Derry). The sailing time is about two hours and thirty minutes.
Stranraer is the other Scottish seaport from which you can leave to Ireland. Stranrarer is located on the southern extremity of Loch Ryan, in the South West of Scotland.

Ferries to Ireland reach Belfast in a sailing time of about one hour and forty-five minutes.

Whether you are going to Ireland to taste one of the famous Irish whiskeys and a pint of Guinness or to explore its beautiful country with forests, lakes, rivers islands and parks, you will discover that Ireland has something to offer to everyone, including one the trendiest city of Europe at the moment, which is Dublin, the vibrant and dynamic capital of the Republic of Ireland.