- Kinsale hosted four cruise calls in 2026 bringing nearly 1,800 passengers and crew
- At least six cruise ships are scheduled for Kinsale in 2027
- The Europa visit featured a Cork Cultural Show for Ireland’s EU presidency celebrations
- €120,000 has been invested in conservation works on the Galleon Mast
- Cork County Council updated the Kinsale Museum and trained volunteers
Kinsale has been scheduled to host at least six cruise ships in 2027 following a 2026 season that brought nearly 1,800 passengers and crew to the port town. Four main cruise calls took place during 2026 according to a presentation at the Bandon Kinsale Municipal District Council meeting.
The vessels hosted in 2026 included Le Lyrial with 245 passengers and 145 crew Le Bellot with 184 passengers and 118 crew L’Austral with 264 passengers and 145 crew and Europa with 408 passengers and 285 crew. The Europa visit featured a Cork Cultural Show and gift exchange on the pier for Ireland’s EU presidency celebrations.
Ongoing community investments include €120,000 in conservation works on the main pier’s Galleon Mast. Cork County Council has updated the Kinsale Museum and trained volunteers to support the town’s tourist trade.
