Sip & Sail: Irish Ferries Launches Exclusive Wine Tasting Mini Cruise This May
Enjoy a wine-tasting getaway to France from just €307 return for car and two passengers
Following the continued popularity of its onboard wine tasting experiences, Irish Ferries is delighted to announce a Wine Tasting Mini Cruise for 2026, taking place onboard the W.B. Yeats on 21st May, 2026.
This Wine Tasting sailing departs Dublin for Cherbourg, offering fantastic value fares from €307 for a car plus two passengers with reserved seats, or €399 including an inner cabin. This is the perfect opportunity to start the journey in style, combining travel to France with a curated wine tasting experience, all at great value.
In partnership with the Wine & Beer Supermarket, passengers will enjoy a complimentary wine tasting event onboard, showcasing more than 30 wines from a diverse range of regions and vineyards, with a strong emphasis on French wine regions including the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Alsace and Burgundy, alongside a selection of other European and New World wines. With such a wide variety on offer, experts will be on hand to guide guests through the selection, offering tasting notes, advice and recommendations.
While the final wine list for the May sailing is yet to be confirmed, previous wine tasting events have featured a carefully curated mix of well-loved favourites and exciting discoveries from renowned producers across France and beyond, giving guests a flavour of what they can expect onboard.
With generous personal EU allowances, passengers can stock up their car with wines and beers, ideal for summer entertaining and special occasions.
While onboard, guests can relax and enjoy the ship’s excellent facilities, including comfortable lounges, dining options, cinema entertainment, and panoramic sea views. With sailings designed to offer both convenience and comfort, this mini cruise is ideal for couples, friends, or anyone looking to enjoy a unique short break at sea.
This wine tasting sailing is expected to be popular, and early booking is strongly advised to secure a place.
With Irish Ferries, there’s no better way to combine two of life’s great pleasures – travel and wine. Book now at Wine tasting on W.B. Yeats to Cherbourg | Dublin Cherbourg | Irish Ferries
Terms and conditions apply. Fares valid on selected sailings only and subject to availability.