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Checked against irishferries.com on 9 November 2026
Are you thinking of taking the ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg? This route links Dublin with Cherbourg, and Irish Ferries is the operator listed for it on Ferryu.
On their Dublin to Cherbourg routes, Irish Ferries offer a basic service aboard the Isle of Inisheer, with limited facilities. You can compare your options on Ferryu.
Photo: Andrew Hall / UnsplashFrom the operator
Isle of Inisheer offers a basic service on the Dublin to Cherbourg routes with limited facilities.
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The Isle of Inisheer offers a basic service on the Dublin to Cherbourg routes, with limited facilities, so it's worth planning ahead and knowing what to expect before you set off.
If you'd like a cabin, there's a range from 2 to 4 berth ensuite cabins with TVs. There are also a number of 4 berth ensuite pet cabins. Book early for the best choice of cabins.
Dublin Ferryport is situated 2 miles from the centre of Ireland's capital city. At the other end, Cherbourg is situated at the northern tip of the Cherbourg Peninsula.
Be sure to check your sailing details with Irish Ferries and arrive at the port in good time.
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.7 | 5.1 | 74.3 | 10.1 |
| February | 8.9 | 4.8 | 59.3 | 9.7 |
| March | 10.8 | 6.1 | 53.3 | 9.4 |
| April | 13.0 | 7.5 | 52.5 | 10.6 |
| May | 15.7 | 10.1 | 51.4 | 12.7 |
| June | 18.5 | 12.6 | 49.5 | 15.2 |
| July | 20.5 | 14.6 | 43.6 | 17.2 |
| August | 20.7 | 14.9 | 58.3 | 18.3 |
| September | 18.7 | 13.2 | 53.8 | 18.0 |
| October | 15.5 | 10.9 | 80.3 | 16.5 |
| November | 11.9 | 8.1 | 80.1 | 14.2 |
| December | 9.5 | 5.9 | 89.9 | 11.8 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (18 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
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Isle of Inisheer on the Dublin to Cherbourg routes has a range of cabins from 2 to 4 berth ensuite cabins with TV’s, along with a number of 4 berth ensuite pet cabins. (Irish Ferries, irishferries.com)
Isle of Inisheer on the Dublin to Cherbourg routes has a range of cabins from 2 to 4 berth ensuite cabins with TV’s, along with a number of 4 berth ensuite pet cabins. (Irish Ferries, irishferries.com)
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| Route | Operator | Crossing | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin to Cherbourg This route | Irish Ferries | – | – |
| Cork to Roscoff | Brittany Ferries | 14–15 hours | – |
| Dover to Calais | DFDS and P&O Ferries | 90–100 minutes | – |
| Dover to Dunkirk | DFDS | From 2 hours | – |
| Newhaven to Dieppe | DFDS | 4–5 hours | £117 |
| Plymouth to Roscoff | Brittany Ferries | 5–11 hours | – |
| Poole to Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | About 5 hours | – |
| Portsmouth to Caen | Brittany Ferries | 6–8 hours | – |
| Portsmouth to Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | 5–8 hours | – |
| Portsmouth to St Malo | Brittany Ferries | 9–12½ hours | – |
| Rosslare to Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | 15–20 hours | – |
| Rosslare to Dunkirk | DFDS | – | – |
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