Belfast has been a major port of call for cruise liners for some years, and the city is an important ferry harbour and centre for industrial shipping. Each year, visiting cruise lines include Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean, Cunard, Holland America Line and NCL, bringing tourists from across the world to Northern Ireland
Its popularity is set to increase in the years ahead, with ambitious plans to create Ireland’s longest deep-water berth, a project involving a £10m investment from Belfast Harbour.
For now, however, most cruises from Belfast involve flying from either of the Northern Irish capital’s two airports, either directly to your holiday destination or to catch a connection from one of the UK or Ireland’s other travel hubs, from Belfast to Gatwick.
If you don’t fancy flying, you could cross over by sea from Belfast to the British mainland, and start your cruise to a number of enticing destinations from, say, Liverpool or Newcastle, or even one of the Scottish ports
You could head off for northern Europe, the Baltics States or the spectacular Norwegian Fjords, all without getting on a plane.
Of course, cruises from Belfast which do involve flying allow you to choose from a greater pool of potential holiday destinations. There are literally hundreds on offer, but whichever one you choose, and however you want to travel, all the journey arrangements are taken care of, so you won’t have to worry about a thing.
Top cruise destinations which are a hit with families, singles and couples alike include the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and jaw-droppingly beautiful Alaska. Swap grey skies for turquoise seas, balmy temperatures and pristine beaches, or be bowled over by Alaska’s incredible scenery, wildlife and picturesque towns. Sail away for one week or several, with high quality entertainment, fine dining and exciting shore excursions guaranteed wherever you go.
With cruises from Belfast, you also have a variety of operators to choose from, from Princess Cruises to P&O and Royal Caribbean International. Each one focuses on something slightly different, from cultural highlights to smaller vessels to ‘no fly’ cruises. Choose a cruise line to suit your style of holiday.
Unsurprisingly, the best deals on cruises from Belfast get snapped up quickly. Book yours today.
To enquire about cruises from Belfast please contact our cruise specialist on 0800 542 9021 or enquire by email.
