The Liffey Ferry is a cross-river ferry service operating between Sir John Rogerson’s Quay on the south side of the river Liffey and Spencer Dock on the northside. Its operating hours are 7am to 7pm from Monday to Friday.
Aimed primarily at commuters, it averages 500 passengers per day. Taking less than five minutes to cross from one side to the other, it saves having to walk up the quay to the Sean O’Casey pedestrian bridge, or down the quay to the East Link bridge.

A single crossing costs €2, while a return ticket sells at €3. Clever commuters take advantage of the ten-journey tickets, which can be purchased for €10.

As with all boats it operates when weather permits. On my first attempt to take the ferry, I was met with a cancelled sign at the quays. They advise commuters from their website.www.liffeyferry.com with weather alerts, and have recently introduced a text alert service, whereby they will alert you by text when the ferry service is suspended and again when the service recommences.

The Liffey Ferry is operated by Sea-Cruise Connemara Ltd, which also operates the Liffey River Cruises, offering sightseeing cruises. The Liffey Ferry operates with support from Dublin Docklands Development Authority. Local skipper Juliette Nash, pictured above, was at the helm the day I took my maiden voyage, and appeared to be thoroughly enjoying her work. This appears to be a service which is destined to grow.
Contact: www.liffeyferry.com, telephone 014734342.