Visiting Belfast on a cruise? Here's everything you need to know about getting from the Belfast Cruise Terminal to the city's top attractions and back in time for your ship.
Belfast is one of the UK and Ireland's most exciting cruise ports. The Belfast City Quays cruise terminal is just minutes from the city centre, giving cruise passengers excellent access to a wealth of attractions — both in Belfast and further afield along the Causeway Coast.
Belfast Cruise Terminal Belfast's cruise terminal (Victoria Terminal 2) is located on the River Lagan at Queen's Quay, just 1.5 miles from Belfast city centre and 2 miles from the Titanic Quarter. Many ships dock here, including large vessels from cruise lines like P&O, Royal Caribbean, MSC, and Celebrity.
What Can I See on a Cruise Day in Belfast?
*In Belfast city (within 30 minutes):* - Titanic Belfast Museum (plan 2–3 hours) - Falls Road and Shankill Road political murals (1.5 hours) - Cathedral Quarter and Crown Liquor Saloon - St George's Market (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) - City Hall and Donegall Square
*Day trips from Belfast (with private transfer):* - **Giant's Causeway**: 1 hour 15 minutes each way — feasible for a full day cruise stop - **Game of Thrones locations**: Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy — a full day - **Derry/Londonderry**: 1 hour — possible for a longer cruise stop
Planning Your Cruise Day The key with a cruise day is timing. Most ships dock from 7–8 AM and depart from 5–8 PM, giving you 9–12 hours ashore.
For a Giant's Causeway day trip from Belfast cruise terminal: - Depart 8:00 AM by private transfer - Arrive at Causeway ~9:30 AM - Explore 2–3 hours (Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Dark Hedges) - Lunch on the coast - Return to Belfast cruise terminal by 4:30 PM
This is very achievable and one of our most popular cruise day tours.
Why Choose a Private Transfer for Your Cruise Day? 1. We know your ship's departure time and plan accordingly — you will not miss your ship 2. Private vehicles mean you go where you want, when you want 3. No strangers in your vehicle — private for your party 4. Our driver can drop you back at the cruise terminal with time to spare
Booking Your Cruise Transfer Contact Belfast Transfers and Tours at Airporttransfersni@gmail.com with your ship's name, arrival time, and departure time. We'll design a custom itinerary and fixed price for your cruise day.
Prices from £160 for a Giant's Causeway cruise day tour from Belfast.