The sea-going transportation company Irish Ferries has announced a new rapid service that can get tourists to the Emerald Isles in a little over two hours.

The ferry operator noted that it will operate their ‘Ultra-Quick’ service from Holyhead to Dublin four times a day during the summer season.

Whilst the journey is still not quite as quick as a flight to the Irish capital, the company noted that travelling via ferry can be much less stressful.

In addition to being able to bring a car with them, making it easy to travel around the country independently, tourists can avoid large security queues and weight restrictions on their luggage.

In addition, during the journey, passengers can take advantage of free Wi-Fi or head out onto an open deck in search of the Minke Whales that can be found on the Irish coastline.

Offering a number of activities tourists should enjoy on a trip to the country, Irish Ferries recommended those bringing a car take a road trip on the Wild Atlantic Way.

The longest coastal drive in the world, the Wild Atlantic Way is a 1,500-mile route that takes tourists from Kinsale in County Cork to Malin Head in County Donegal.

According to the company, this trip is best done with an open mind and a couple of weeks to spare, allowing tourists to stop off at any interesting towns and attractions they see.

For those interested in history, Irish Ferries suggested a visit to the Ancient East of the island, which has more than 5,000 years worth of history to tell.

In particular, the company suggested tourists should begin their trip at the Powerscourt House Gardens, about a 35-minute drive from Dublin.

The land was first home to a castle in the 13th-century before it was ravaged in a fire in 1974 and reconstructed during the 1990s.

Finally, Irish Ferries noted that one of the more active things to do on a trip to Ireland is to visit the Wicklow Mountains.

Found around 45 minutes away from Dublin, the Wicklow Mountains make for an ideal climbing spot and a good location for admiring some incredible views.

When travelling to the mountains, the ferry opperator noted that tourists should remember to bring extra layers and, for a night under the stars, a tent and sleeping bag.