Rosslare to Roscoff

Ryan T

Am travelling on wednesday from rosslare to roscoff on the oscar wilde. Have been watching the weather for the crossing as I am a bit worried that the kids might be ill on the ferry. Am I worring over nothing can anyone who has travelled on the ferry tell me what the journey was like


Thanks

Mycroft H

The oscar wilde is a big ship - very little in the way of roll or pitch in normal circumstances.

Even if its rough there will be a tiny bit of sway, but nothing too noticeable.


Another tip - Bring food and drink on the ferry. Its really expensive if i remember correctly on there

Ryan T

Thanks very much that was the reply I was hoping for!!!

SACH Central

landyman wrote: »

The oscar wilde is a big ship - very little in the way of roll or pitch in normal circumstances.

Even if its rough there will be a tiny bit of sway, but nothing too noticeable.

We go nearly every year, Although they say they have 'stabilizers' for the ship in 'rough' seas I found they didn't work very well, for us at least. We use 'Sea Legs', available over the counter in any chemist. They work really well and are suitable for small kids.

landyman wrote: »

Another tip - Bring food and drink on the ferry. Its really expensive if i remember correctly on there

Couldn't agree more. The price of the food is crazy. We spend nearly €200 on food each way. There were 3 adults and 3 kids in our party. We had a small snack when we got on board, dinner (no wine or drinks) in the self service resto - cheapest option - and breakfast the following morning. I remember it cost €20 for six portion packs of cereal & six small cartons of milk for breakfast.

This year we're bringing all the food we need in a cooler box - salad type stuff for dinner, milk & a box of cereal for the brekkie. Friends did it last year, they used paper plates & plastic cutlery. They said the staff on board didn't bat an eyelid.

Berty

I picked up a pack of "Sea Legs" in the chemist yesterday for my ferry crossing, also on Wednesday.

They cost me €3.35 and there are 12 in the pack. Take them whilst waiting to board.

Ryan T

Got those sealegs today- should not be too rough though at this time of year!!! I hope

Berty

Ryan T wrote: »

Got those sealegs today- should not be too rough though at this time of year!!! I hope

They are also handy for general travel sickness from driving as well and there will be a lot of that.

Baybay

You can also get wrist bands with a type of little button, worn on the inside of the wrist, that uses acupressure to help relieve motion sickness. Our daughter has some allergies so we try to keep meds to a minimum and we felt these worked well. They are sold in chemists.

InTheTrees

I'm a terrible sailor. And i've spent a fair amount of time on ships.

Dramamine is good. And if you start to feel sick, get to where you can see the horizon (Close to the middle of the ship helps too), stay as still as possible and keep your focus on the distance and it really settles your equilibrium and gets rid of that dizzy feeling thqat comes before sickness.

Dinkie

Travelled on the Oscar Wilde last night. Although the crossing was calm, I still think you would notice the rockiness if you are prone to sea sickness. There was no body obviously ill enroute however.

It was warm enough to be sitting outside (without a jumper) so I would recommend that if your kids are prone to seasickness.

Sea legs is the remedy I have heard recommended also. Its meant to be great.

+1 on bringing food with you. We spent about E30 just on breakfast this morning, and it wasn't amazing food. On the way to France we brought food with us and it was a much better option.

Berty

I was talking to my mother today about our sea crossings back in the 80's when the boats were a little rockier, smaller and duller. She informed me I arrived back to the cabin dressed in a vomit jumper.

That was a crossing where the horizon was rising and falling at an incredible rate. They captain had even requested people stay within the ship and not to venture outside but we managed to get out.

Ahhh the 80's.

Im off to France Wednesday but Im going the cheap way, Dublin - Holyhead - Folkestone(Chunnel) to Calais.

€1000 cheaper than Brittany Ferries.

Tordelback

Utterly absurd food prices are the only thing to worry about on the Oscar Wilde, it's a great ship. If you can even bring sambos and a few flasks and avoid buying just one meal you'll be doing yourself a huge favour.

Our top Oscar Wilde tip (other than bring your own soft drinks): if you're even thinking of having a cooked breakfast skip the big Port-side self-service place, and go to the waiter-service place on the Starboard side instead. Not only is the food a lot better, but you get more of it, plus nice breads, juice and coffee refills, and all for about €1.50 more. I think it's €15 versus €13.50, or thereabouts. It's still horribly expensive, but at least you feel you're getting some value out of it. Lord knows what the French make of it all.

P. Breathnach

Tordelback wrote: »

... Lord knows what the French make of it all.

Merde. And they bring their own food. But they tend to favour Brittany Ferries.