Cruise to Ireland

[Centurian 803]

It's my dream for retirement (not so far away now) to visit Ireland. The wife and I would like to go over on a passenger liner rather than fly. Somehow the idea of spending 10-12 hours on a plane just doesn't appeal to us.
I'm having trouble finding information on passage as opposed to say a 10 - 13 day cruise that just visits Ireland.
Anyone have any ideas? :?:

 

[Doc Manhattan]

All I could find was transatlantic trips to England (Southampton mostly.) Cunard Line seemed to have the most voyages of that sort, but other lines make the NY-England trek too.

There are ferries to Ireland, but none direct from that coast (which faces France/Isle of Wight), as far as my searching went.

 

[shootist51]

Do a web search on "tramp Steamers". That's the starting point, then explore the options for your departure, embarkation point, debarkation point.
Good luck.

 

[Centurian 803]

Thanks guys.

 

[RonA3597]

Here's one web site, no idea if it's worth a hoot - http://www.freighter-travel.com/