Here is the schedule of upcoming cruise ship calls to Belfast. Belfast is a popular turnaround and port-of-call destination with dedicated cruise berths at Stormont Wharf or Victoria Terminal, offering easy access to Titanic Belfast, Giant’s Causeway excursions, or city sights
- MSC Preziosa will be visiting on September 30, arriving at 08:00 and departing at 18:00, with 3,502 passenger capacity.
- Norwegian Sun will be visiting on October 16, arriving at 08:00 and departing at 15:00, with 1,936 passenger capacity.
Shore options:
These are the most commonly offered and popular options, typically arranged through cruise lines or independent operators with guaranteed return to the ship. They focus on the region’s key attractions, history, and scenery.
- Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Coast Tour: A full-day scenic drive along the Causeway Coastal Route to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Giant’s Causeway, featuring 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, dramatic cliffs, and coastal views; often includes photo stops at sites like Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, or Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
- Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Belfast Combo: A popular full-day tour combining the natural wonder of the Giant’s Causeway with a visit to the award-winning Titanic Belfast museum, which explores the ship’s construction in Belfast, its maiden voyage, and tragic sinking through interactive exhibits.
- Belfast City Sightseeing and Murals Tour: A half-day or panoramic coach tour of Belfast highlighting the city’s Victorian architecture, City Hall, Queen’s University, Titanic Quarter, political murals, Peace Walls, and modern developments, offering insight into its history and culture.
- Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour: A full-day excursion to key sites used in the HBO series, such as the Dark Hedges (King’s Road), Winterfell locations, and coastal backdrops, with commentary on production and scenery.
- Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Coastal Highlights: A focused tour to the famous rope bridge linking the mainland to a small island (used by fishermen), combined with views of rugged coastline, often paired with Giant’s Causeway or Bushmills Distillery stops.
- Hillsborough Castle and Gardens: A half-day visit to one of the official residences of England’s Royal Family, featuring grand state rooms, extensive gardens, and historical exhibits on royal and political history.
- Bushmills Distillery and Whiskey Experience: A tour of the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery in County Antrim, including tastings, production insights, and often combined with nearby coastal attractions.
- St. Patrick’s Centre, Down Cathedral, and Saul: A cultural half-day tour to sites linked to Ireland’s patron saint, including the burial place at Down Cathedral and the Saul church where he began his mission, with emphasis on early Christian heritage.
- Sheepdog Demonstrations and Rural Life: A local connections experience featuring traditional sheepdog trials, farm stories, and ruralIrish life, often in the countryside near Belfast.
- Hop-On Hop-Off Belfast City Tour: A flexible half-day option using open-top buses to explore central Belfast at your own pace, with commentary on landmarks, history, and optional stops at museums or shopping areas.
Ireland’s cruise ship ports
Aran Islands – Bangor – Bantry – Belfast – Cork – Derry – Dingle – Donegal – Dublin – Dún Laoghaire – Foynes – Galway – Killybegs – Larne – Rathlin – Tory Island – Warrenpoint – Waterford
Attractions
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth\ – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
County-by-county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
