MS James Joyce

James Joyce; as Star entering Helsinki in 2007
History
Name	Star (2007–2023) Oscar Wilde (2023–2024) James Joyce (2024–present)
Owner	Tallink (2007–present)
Operator	Tallink (2007–2023) Irish Ferries (2023–present)
Port of registry	Limassol,  Cyprus (2023–present)
Route	Holyhead - Dublin - Cherbourg
Ordered	1 August 2005
Builder	Aker Finnyards Helsinki Shipyard, Finland
Yard number	1356
Laid down	30 May 2006
Launched	23 November 2006
Christened	23 November 2006
Acquired	10 March 2007
Maiden voyage	2007
In service	12 April 2007
Identification	Call sign: C4TQ2 IMO number: 9364722 MMSI number: 209170000
Status	In service
General characteristics
Type	Fast ropax ferry
Tonnage	36,249 GT 3,500 DWT
Length	186.00 m (610 ft 3 in)
Beam	27.70 m (90 ft 11 in)
Draught	6.50 m (21 ft 4 in)
Ice class	1 A Super
Propulsion	4 × MaK diesels combined 48,000 kW (64,000 hp)
Speed	27 kn (50.0 km/h; 31.1 mph)
Capacity	2,080 passengers 134 cabins 520 passenger beds 450 cars 2,380 lanemeters

MS James Joyce is a fast Ro-Pax ferry operated by Irish Ferries on the Dublin to Holyhead and Cherbourg routes on charter from Tallink. She was built as Star at Aker Finnyards Helsinki Shipyard, Finland for Tallink and entered service on their Helsinki – Tallinn service on 12 April 2007. After being chartered by Irish Ferries in 2023, the ship's name was changed to Oscar Wilde. In May 2024, Irish Ferries renamed the ferry James Joyce.