Historic Pembroke is a town and port on the southwest corner of Wales’s coast. Pembroke is near to some of the region’s best beaches. Broadhaven and Tenby offer soft golden sands and sparkling sands. Southern Ireland’s Rosslare Harbour is linked with freight ferries to Pembroke.

Services on the Rosslare to Pembroke route are provided by Irish Ferries, the leading company for Irish Sea crossings. Irish Ferries offers two daily crossings in each direction. Rosslare to Pembroke voyage time is just under four hours. Rosslare Harbour is easily reached from Dublin on the N11 and Cork on the N25.

The Isle of Inishmore is a large modern craft with full passenger facilities that make freight ferries to Pembroke comfortable and fun. The ship boasts several eateries which serve hot meals, snacks and beverages, bars and a shop packed with gifts, fragrances, confectionary, fashion accessories and electrical goods. The ship’s decks offer good views of the Welsh coast and Pembroke Castle upon arrival.

Passengers requiring a little solitude or extra pampering can upgrade to Club Class and make use of the plush lounge and complimentary refreshments that go with this class. Freight ferries to Pembroke actually dock at the port in the town of Pembroke Dock. This town is around two miles from the castle and Pembroke Main Street’s restaurants, pubs, clubs and retail outlets.

Pembroke Port is a pleasant facility with basic passenger facilities which includes a TV lounge and short term parking. The port also has good freight handling amenities. Drivers leaving Pembroke Port can gain quick access to the M4 motorway. Freight ferries to Pembroke are available online or by phoning +44 8717 300400.

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