Cruises from Belfast
Photos: Davidw1406 (CC0) · via Wikimedia Commons; Filipe Marques, Janetta Galova, Alby Set, Iacob Laura · via Google Maps
Belfast Harbour is a UK departure port for cruises operated by Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. The terminal handles Northern Ireland sailings for both cruise lines, offering an alternative to departure ports in England and Scotland.
Sailing from Belfast
If you're based in Northern Ireland or prefer to avoid travel to other UK ports, Belfast Harbour provides a convenient embarkation point. Both Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operate regular departures from this location, with sailings tailored to their respective cruise programmes.
Getting to the terminal
The cruise terminal is located at Belfast Harbour, making it accessible for passengers travelling from across Northern Ireland and the wider region. Check with your chosen cruise line for specific check-in times, parking information and any facilities available at the terminal on your departure day.
Terminal
Belfast Harbour cruise terminal. Ambassador and Fred. Olsen Northern Ireland departures.
No Belfast deals today — current no-fly cruises from the UK
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Belgium Mini Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 3 nights · from Southampton · 18 Jan 2027
from £419 pp · Ocean View
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Netherlands Tulip Season with Belgium
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 20 Apr 2028
from £599 pp · Interior Cabin
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Belgium & France with the River Seine
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 7 nights · from Portsmouth · 6 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Five-Night Europe Mystery Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 7 Feb 2028
from £699 pp · Ocean View
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Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 5 nights · from Newcastle · 25 May 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 1 Jun 2028
from £699 pp · Interior Cabin
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Nearest ports with live deals
Cruise terminal
Belfast Cruise Terminal
4.4 (191)
20 Airport Rd W, Belfast BT3 9ED
028 9055 4422 Google Maps Directions Website
Check your cruise documents for your ship's terminal — larger ports have several.
Hotels near the terminal
Top-rated places to stay the night before you sail. Ratings and prices from Google.
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Photo: Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter · via Google Maps Residence Inn by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter
4.8 (31)1.5 km from the port
The Titanic Quarter, 4a Olympic Wy, Belfast
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Photo: Titanic Hotel Belfast · via Google Maps Titanic Hotel Belfast
4.5 (4,128)1.4 km from the port
The Titanic Quarter, Titanic House, 8 Queens Rd, Belfast
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Photo: AC Hotel Belfast · via Google Maps AC Hotel Belfast
4.4 (1,533)2.0 km from the port
Harbour, 90 Donegall Quay, Belfast
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Photo: Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter · via Google Maps Aloft by Marriott Belfast Titanic Quarter
4.4 (64)1.5 km from the port
The Titanic Quarter, 4 Olympic Wy, Belfast
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Photo: Benedicts Hotel Belfast · via Google Maps Benedicts Hotel Belfast
4.3 (3,794)4.0 km from the port
7-21 Bradbury Pl, Belfast
Parking near the terminal
Car parks and cruise-parking operators most reviewed on Google — book ahead in peak season.
- Value Car Parks 3.9 (350)3.4 km from the port Google Maps
- ODC View Point / Lough View Car Park 4.4 (38)3.0 km from the port Google Maps