MS James Joyce

Star entering Helsinki in 2007 in her original Tallink livery
History
Name
  • Star (2007–2023)
  • Oscar Wilde (2023–2024)
  • James Joyce (2024–2025)
  • Star I (2025)
  • James Joyce (2025–present)
Owner
Operator
Port of registryLimassol,  Cyprus
RouteDublin - Holyhead
Ordered1 August 2005
BuilderAker Finnyards Helsinki Shipyard, Finland
Yard number1356
Laid down30 May 2006
Launched23 November 2006
Christened23 November 2006
Acquired10 March 2007
Maiden voyage2007
In service12 April 2007
Identification
StatusIn service
General characteristics
TypeFast ropax ferry
Tonnage
Length187.00 m (613 ft 6 in)
Beam27.70 m (90 ft 11 in)
Draught6.50 m (21 ft 4 in)
Ice class1 A Super
Propulsion
  • 4 × MaK diesels
  • combined 48,000 kW (64,000 hp)
Speed27 kn (50.0 km/h; 31.1 mph)
Capacity
  • 600 passengers
  • 124 cabins
  • 450 cars
  • 2,380 lanemeters

MS James Joyce is a fast Ro-Pax cruiseferry operated by Irish Ferries; on the Dublin to Holyhead route. She was built as Star at Aker Finnyards Helsinki Shipyard, Finland for Tallink and entered service on their Helsinki to Tallinn service on 12 April 2007. She was sold to Irish Continental Group in May 2025 after a brief 20-month charter with Irish Ferries between 2023 and 2025.