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Norbank

286 Reviews

Operated by P&O Irish Sea on the Dublin Liverpool route

The conventional cruise ferry Norbank provides a host of onboard facilities to help make your journey a memorable one including delicious complimentary food, a spacious TV lounge, a bar, an onboard shop and comfortable cabins.

Onboard Cabins / Reserved Seating

Onboard the Norbank ferry you’ll find comfortable en-suite 2 bed cabins with a choice of either inside or outside (sea view).

Onboard Food and Drink

Meals are included in the price and complimentary tea, coffee and fruit juice are available throughout the crossing.

Onboard Shopping

The Norbank has a basic shop onboard.

Additional Onboard Facilities

You can change currency onboard at the Bureau de Change.

Accessibility

There are no lifts to the main passenger areas and access is by a staircase therefore the Norbank may be unsuitable for the infirm, disabled or young children.

Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Norbank guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.

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Onboard Norbank

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Norbank Reviews

4.4
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99% of our customers recommended this ship

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  • Punctuality:4.5
  • Cleanliness:4.5

  • "Happy cruising!"

    Very helpful staff providing a very good service. Comfortable cabins and an efficient service. I'll think twice before I fly again!

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    Reviewed by Philip who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Disappointed with Direct Ferries "

    As we couldn’t get booked directly with P&O we made our booking with direct ferries. Having paid €303 on Tuesday evening for a sailing on Thursday evening they then informed us on Wednesday that due to weather issues our booking was cancelled however on contacting P&O we found out that sailing was going ahead. As our ferry was within 48hrs direct ferries wouldn’t deal with our inquiries. However P&O were great as usual to deal with especially Adrienne in freight as our booking was car and passenger. They looked after us brilliantly start to finish. Thank you team P&O from directional staff on ground to purser and staff on board the “Norbank” . Not one bit happy with direct ferries. Thanks for taking time to read this.

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    Reviewed by Mary who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Very happy"

    Lovely little boat. The food is very good. Surprised to get a steak for dinner and perfectly cooked. I had low expectations but I’m looking forward to sailing again. Thank you

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Fantastic trip with this ferry"

    Travelled for a funeral in the UK. This ferry included breakfast and dinner and unlimited tea n coffee or hot chocolate. The cabins were clean and the two birth ones were not bunk beds which was fantastic. There was a shower and toilet ensuing and the price was the cabin was a lit cheaper than other ferry companies. The staff were really helpful.

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    Reviewed by Patrice who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "A great trip!"

    I arrived at Dublin port feeling very tired but my ferry journey was excellent and I when I got Liverpool I was feeling refreshed. I decided to pay for a cabin (£22.50) for the day - it was clean and quiet and I was able to sleep. The breakfast and late-afternoon meals were very good, the staff were polite, efficient and friendly. Couldn't have been better!

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    Reviewed by Ann who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Peaceful "

    The Norbank could do with a refurbishment as it looks old and worn compared to other companies that do the Ireland crossing. However it does the job and it’s quiet. Because of the long crossing there is rarely kids running around. The cabins are comfy and clean. The meals are plentiful and varied. It suits my needs very well. At arrival on either side, I feel refreshed and not frazzled. The staff from check in and on board are very friendly and helpful.

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    Reviewed by Finula who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "March 20 experience"

    Our first time on the Liverpool Dublin service. Clearly designed for lorries indeed, on our trips there were no more than half a dozen cars each way. On the plus side this means the public spaces are relatively empty, the food simple but well cooked and tea/coffee/ fruit juice is always available; all included in the ticket price. On the negative side the entertainment is confined to a couple of televisions, and a bar. The cabins are simple, clean but without any frills. So provided you can entertain yourself for 8 hours this is excellent way to cross the Irish sea

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    Reviewed by Mark who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Over 60 traveller."

    Travel frequently on ferries. This suited me as Liverpool was handy for my destination. It was also handy to sleep on board and wake refreshed which I did. The ship as we were told from the start is not suited for people with mobility problems so don't come with lots of bags to carry up stairs. Next time I will bring a rucksack as two hands to hold onto rails going up stairs would be useful. Otherwise a very good service.

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    Reviewed by Richard who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Excellent service in difficult conditions. "

    As usual you provided a great service for your passengers during some of the worst weather conditions of the winter. Though there was a short delay on the return journey, the service, accommodation and food were of a very good standard.

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    Reviewed by John who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Like a Mini Cruise "

    Clean & tidy, good food served & all the coffee you can drink. Clean cosy cabins.

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    Reviewed by John who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Long sailing, nice time..."

    Great service, the food was great, beats IOM steam packet to heck! Competent employees, clean and comfortable, the cabins are better than most hotel rooms. Have already raved since i got off today at 5.30pm, but highly recommended and very pleasantly suprised. 5star

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    Reviewed by J mcguinness who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "my sailing with p and o"

    once again i cannot fault this ship or the service it offers,i would give everything 10 stars although the general facilities lack, also it would be nice at breakfast to offer a choice of scrambled egg instead of just fryed

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    Reviewed by Mark who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Good trip - well organised"

    We've travelled this way many times -P&O make it an easy journey. The meals are good and the staff are friendly and efficient. Only criticism is no free WiFi on board.

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    Reviewed by Adrian who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Excellent service"

    Excellent service

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    Reviewed by Oluyomi who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "A nice leisurely way to travel. "

    Rather than put up with the turmoil and hassle of travelling to Ireland by air we chose to use the Liverpool to Dublin ferry. Specifically designed for freight traffic the boats accommodate a small number of cars, vans and motorhomes. Loading and unloading is easy and the helpful and efficient staff ensures a pleasant crossing. With a basic but very clean cabin and two meals included in the price it is the same cost as flying, the only difference being you arrive refreshed and calm ready to carry on with your journey. Highly recommended.

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    Reviewed by Ian who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Great service "

    Couldn’t have asked for more thank you

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    Reviewed by Anonymous who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Good ferry service."

    I've done this route a number of times and it's always good. The most recent used a smaller vessel, the Norbank, which is smaller and not as comformable as the former ships I've used. But, the staff are always courteous, efficient and try to make your experience positive. The on board food is good enough, but plentiful, so no complaints there. Overall, very good.

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    Reviewed by Gregory who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Satisfied traveller "

    We travelled from Liverpool to Dublin and back on a two week holiday to Ireland and found it a very relaxed and pleasant way to travel.Two meals helped the journey along and tea and coffee available throughout was also a treat.The affordability of cabins also allowed us to sleep for much of the journey.The only noisy and unpleasant bit is leaving and returning to the car, but it is a brief inconvenience .

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    Reviewed by John who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Trip to Liverpool "

    Great trip staff great shop clean nothing to much trouble!!!

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    Reviewed by Patricia who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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  • "Pleasantly surprised"

    We were pleasantly surprised to get two full, free meals (which were quite good). Also, our stateroom was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and we had a private shower. If you travel at night you can take advantage of getting some sleep on your way to your journey. I would definitely recommend this ferry.

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    Reviewed by Lorraine who travelled with P&O Irish Sea on Norbank

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