Belfast Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Oleh Ryshchykovets, Filipe Marques, Janetta Galova, Alby Set, Iacob Laura · via Google Maps
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- Region:
- British Isles
- Coordinates:
- 54.5967° N, 5.9300° W
About Belfast
Belfast is the capital, largest city and main port of Northern Ireland. It stands on the banks of the river Lagan, and is connected to the open sea through Belfast Lough and the North Channel. The city is the most populous in Northern Ireland and the second-largest, after Dublin, on the island of Ireland, with a recorded population in 2021 of 345,418 and of 704,406 for the greater metropolitan area.
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Things to do in Belfast on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Oleh Ryshchykovets · via Google Maps Museum
Titanic Belfast
4.5 (43,387) 1.8 km from port
Self-guided Titanic museum offering 9 interactive galleries that re-tell the iconic story.
Near: Titanic Hotel Belfast (65 m) · Titanic Quarter Limited (99 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Friday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:50 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Amazing experience in a museum! It is the actual size of the ship itself...4 storeys of hopeful expectations but sad…” — Φωτούλα Κατσούλου
- 5 · “I really enjoyed my first visit to Titanic Belfast. The building itself is impressive and the whole experience feels much…” — Sidhanta Kumar Parida
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Photo: Zella H · via Google Maps Botanical garden
Botanic Gardens
4.6 (9,349) 1.6 km from port
Elaborate public garden dating to 1828, featuring tropical species & an elegant domed conservatory.
Near: The Palm House (145 m) · The McClay Library (158 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm
- 5 · “A really wonderful experience, seeing such a variety of plants, gorgeous blooms and beautifully laid out gardens. We spent around…” — Nick Crohn
- 5 · “Free! Beautiful for a walk around - rose gardens were in full bloom with a vast selection to view. The…” — Laura
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Photo: Graham Western · via Google Maps Castle
Belfast Castle
4.5 (7,098) 5.2 km from port
Castle within country park, with adventure playground, visitor centre, antiques shop and restaurant.
Near: The Cellar at Belfast Castle (34 m) · Cave Hill Visitor Centre (38 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- 5 · “Wonderful visit to Belfast Castle. Grabbed the bus from city hall and a short walk from the bus stop will…” — Michael Collins
- 5 · “beautiful castle... great gardens... nice view of belfast... and it's free... smores in cafe were good... would be better if…” — Jason Quinn
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Photo: Dan Spencer · via Google Maps Museum
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
4.6 (6,877) 1.6 km from port
Jail that closed in 1996 and now hosts public tours, live music and paranormal investigation events.
Near: Crumlin Road Health Centre (56 m) · SPAR Crumlin Road (139 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Tuesday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Wednesday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Thursday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Friday: 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 5 · “A good place to visit, viewing everything it took us 3-hours to get round - start to finish. However, you…” — Harold Good
- 5 · “Really great tour of the Prison, we paid extra for a guided tour and really pleased we did. I learnt…” — francesca welham
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Art museum
Ulster Museum
4.7 (5,938) 1.6 km from port
Classical Renaissance-style setting for displays on Irish art, natural history & industry.
Near: Maggie Mays Belfast Cafe (105 m) · Whitla Hall (150 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 5 · “Great museum showing everything from natural history, applied art, classical art to The Troubles history. It is for free and…” — babystar
- 5 · “Possibly one of the best museums I've been on the last twenty years. Perfectly designed five floors of art, history…” — dzdzownicolo
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Tourist attraction
CS Lewis Square
4.5 (1,722) 2.5 km from port
Plaza & event space featuring sculptures of characters from "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe."
Near: EastSide Visitor Centre (60 m) · McDonald's (93 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “After a night in Belfast, my husband and I decided to skip breakfast to visit C.S.Lewis park. Lewis is the…” — Shelley Waller
- 5 · “An enjoyable half hour spotting characters and the great man himself! If you love Narnia, this is a must!” — Jennifer Belt
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Historical landmark
Albert Memorial Clock
4.4 (940) 0.6 km from port
Clock tower built during the 1860s to memorialize Prince Albert, featuring a statue of the prince.
Near: Parish Church of St George, Belfast (77 m) · Chez Mal Belfast (92 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “A lovely Belfast landmark with plenty of character. It leans a little, so it almost looks like it’s had one…” — Orsolya Varga
- 5 · “Was walking back toward the water and had to snap a photo of this. It’s a sharp-looking Victorian tower, but…” — Chris Jack
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Bridge
Queen's Bridge, Belfast
4.5 (172) 0.7 km from port
Near: Beacon of Hope (128 m) · The Salmon of Knowledge (246 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “You get great views of Belfast from this bridge.” — Noah Von Dauber
- 5 · “Queen's Bridge is a Victorian stone arch bridge in Belfast Northern Ireland. It was opened in 1843 and is named…” — Sameeksha
Map of Belfast and nearby attractions
Cruises calling at Belfast
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