Ferry from Rosslare to Santander

When planning your trip on the Rosslare - Santander ferry, you can take advantage of the fixed discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel for free, while children under 16 are entitled to lower ferry ticket rates.

Brittany Ferries operates the Rosslare - Santander ferry route with conventional cruise ferries, such as the Salamanca and Santoña. These vessels are designed for long-haul travel and offer a range of modern amenities and services for a comfortable and relaxed journey. Onboard, you can expect:

• Comfortable air-conditioned lounges and spacious outer decks with sea views
• Restaurants, cafés and bars serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and meals
• Entertainment including children’s play areas with digital and physical games, a video-on-demand platform and a travel and sea exhibition
• Onboard wellness facilities, including spa, massage and beauty treatments
• Duty-free shops and kiosks selling snacks, gifts and travel essentials
• Wi-Fi hotspot with a range of data bundles to stay connected during the trip

Accessibility

The ferries from Rosslare to Santander are generally accessible to travellers with disabilities, featuring ramps and lifts to move between decks, adapted seating and amenities in common areas, as well as wheelchair accessible cabins with adapted amenities.

Brittany Ferries also offers boarding assistance upon request, with at least 48 hr’s prior notice before your journey.

Important: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the operator at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

Can I sleep on the ferry from Rosslare to Santander?

Yes, the journey from Rosslare to Santander involves an overnight stay, so a cabin is the most comfortable option, especially if you are travelling with family or pets. Alternatively, you can book a numbered reclining seat in the air-conditioned lounge. Bear in mind that a reserved seat does not offer the privacy or en-suite bathroom of a cabin.

Are there cabins on the ferry?

Yes, on the Rosslare - Santander ferries, you can book a cabin that can accommodate up to 4 passengers. On most ferries, you can choose from:

• Standard inside cabins
• Outside cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe cabins and suites with a double bed and a sea view
• Accessible cabins for passengers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins

All cabins feature a desk, toiletries, and an en-suite bathroom.

Prices for cabins start at around €250, depending on the cabin type and travel dates.

Can I travel first class?

Yes, on the Rosslare - Santander ferry route, Brittany Ferries offers deluxe Commodore Suites for a first-class travel experience. These premium cabins have extra space, a double bed and additional amenities and services such as a TV, Wi-Fi access, tea- and coffee-making facilities, complimentary breakfast and access to the exclusive C-Club Lounge.

Luggage

When traveling with Brittany Ferries, you can bring as many bags as you can carry on board by yourself, regardless of size or weight, at no extra cost. You can store your luggage in the baggage room, which remains closed until 20-30 min before arrival. For more details, contact the reception desk when you board the ferry.

Travelling with pets

You can bring your pet on the Rosslare - Santander ferry, provided you include it in your booking. During the trip, smaller pets must be kept in their carrier, while larger pets must wear a muzzle and be kept on a leash.

Make sure you bring along your pet’s health and travel documents, including passport, microchip ID and valid rabies vaccination, as well as tickets and any pet supplies you may need for the trip.

Where do pets stay on the ferry?

When travelling with Brittany Ferries, your pet can either stay in a pet-friendly cabin, in the onboard kennels or in your vehicle. The ferries have designated walking areas, however, pets are not allowed in standard cabins, lounges or dining areas.

Important: if you decide to leave your pet in your vehicle, try to leave a window slightly open for ventilation.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Rosslare to Santander:

• The port of Rosslare can get busy, especially in the summer, so it’s best to arrive at least 1.5-2 hr ahead of your ferry’s departure to clear check-in and passport control. If you are travelling with a vehicle, it’s best to be there 2-3 hr in advance.
• The sea can get a bit rough, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness tablets before the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• Keep in mind that there is a time difference between Ireland and Spain, with Santander being 1 hr ahead of Rosslare. All times on Ferryhopper are local.
• For your return journey from Spain to Ireland by ferry, you will have to travel on the Bilbao - Rosslare crossing, as there is no route from Santander to Ireland. Book your tickets well in advance, especially if you are planning to travel with a vehicle or a cabin.
• You can also travel to Spain on the ferry from Rosslare - Bilbao. You can check out the Ireland - Spain ferries to compare travel times and ticket prices.
• From Rosslare, you can also travel by ferry to Fishguard and Pembroke in Wales, and Roscoff in France! For more information on all routes, ticket prices and ferry companies, have a look at the Rosslare ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Rosslare to Santander

Ferries to Santander usually depart from Rosslare Europort, the main ferry terminal in Rosslare Harbour, which is about 8 km from the village of Rosslare. The port is in County Wexford, on the southeastern coast of Ireland, roughly 20 km from Wexford, 75 km from Waterford, and 170 km from Dublin.

At the port, you will find useful traveller amenities, including ticket offices, a passenger lounge, a coffee shop, toilets, baby-changing facilities, free Wi-Fi, parking, and a drop-off area. In the village of Rosslare, you will also find pubs and restaurants, hotels, guesthouses, as well as a supermarket, bank, and a few shops.

How to get to the port of Rosslare

• By car: Rosslare Europort is at the end of the N25, with the drive taking about 20 min from Wexford Town, about 1 hr 20 min from Waterford and 2 hr 15 min from Dublin.
• By train: the Rosslare Europort railway station is about a 10-min walk from the ferry terminal.
• By bus: the bus terminal is just outside the port, with the TFI Local Link route 387 connecting Rosslare Europort with Wexford several times a day.
• By taxi: taxis are available to and from the port, usually outside the terminal building.
• From the airport: Dublin Airport is roughly 180 km away, with the drive taking around 2 hr. Public transport options normally involve a bus or rail connection via Wexford.

Where does the ferry arrive in Santander?

Ferries from Rosslare typically dock at the Estación Marítima in the port of Santander, on the central waterfront of the city. The ferry terminal is around 500 m from Santander’s bus and railway stations and about 6 km from Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport.

Around the port area, you can find taxis, car-rental offices, public parking, cafés, and other traveler facilities.

Onward travel from Santander

• By car: Santander ferry port is well connected to northern Spain’s road network, making it easy to continue towards Cantabria, Asturias, the Basque Country, Castilla y León, or central Spain.
• By train: Santander railway station is a short distance from the ferry terminal, with rail connections to destinations in northern Spain and onward routes via major Spanish hubs.
• By bus: Santander bus station is also close to the ferry terminal and offers regional and long-distance services to cities such as Bilbao, Oviedo, León, Burgos, Madrid, and other destinations.
• By taxi: taxis are usually available near the ferry terminal and are a convenient option for reaching Santander city centre, hotels, the airport, or nearby towns.
• By plane: the Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport is around 6 km from the port and can be reached by taxi, bus, or car.