Finnlines is strengthening its Rosslare–Zeebrugge service with the addition of the LISMORE, which will join FINNWAVE from Week 22. The vessel will be chartered from P&O Ferries for weekend sailings. During the rest of the week, LISMORE will continue to operate on P&O Ferries’ Zeebrugge–Tilbury route.
LISMORE offers 4,076 lane metres of freight capacity, while FINNWAVE provides 4,192 lane metres. Both vessels can carry around 260 trailers and accommodate up to 12 drivers.
What Happened Before?
Two Weeks Ago: Hibernia Line officially announced a new freight and passenger service between Ringaskiddy and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The two-vessel service will provide six weekly round trips.
End of March: DFDS announced that it will add a third vessel to its Rosslare–Dunkirk route from September. This will increase the schedule to seven weekly round trips, offering more freight capacity and additional passenger options.
In February, CLdN announced the acquisition of Samskip’s UK and Ireland door-to-door and quay-to-quay operations. Subject to regulatory approval, the deal will add dedicated container connections to Waterford and Belfast, as well as additional sailings to Dublin and Cork.
May 2025: Irish Ferries moved ISLE OF INISHEER to permanently serve the Dublin – Cherbourg route alongside WB YEATS. Up to 7 roundtrips per week offered.
September 2025: Brittany Ferries increased their Rosslare – Cherbourg schedule from 5 to 7 return trips per week following the end of Stena Line’s 3 weekly roundtrips on the same route.
