The port of Belfast is located almost 3km from the centre of Belfast. Most of the large ships dock at Stormont pier. Services at the port are minimal.
Belfast United Kingdom
Useful Information
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Weather
| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | 235 745 | 803.25 |
| February | 235 846 | 582.25 |
| March | 337 1049 | 672.75 |
| April | 440 1253 | 582.25 |
| May | 744 1559 | 572.25 |
| June | 948 1763 | 612.50 |
| July | 1253 1966 | 712.75 |
| August | 1153 1965 | 843.25 |
| September | 1049 1662 | 763.00 |
| October | 744 1355 | 903.50 |
| November | 439 1049 | 803.25 |
| December | 236 745 | 793.00 |
Travelling around the Belfast Cruise Port
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A free shuttle bus is offered by the municipality every 15 minutes to the centre of the city. A tourist office is located in front of the shuttle stop, near City Hall.
Once in Belfast, it is easy to visit the city on foot. Otherwise, the Metro-bus is efficient and inexpensive.
local_taxiTaxis are plentiful, but expensive. Be sure to take the official London-style taxis with a meter. Otherwise you might have an expensive surprise.
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Hop on Hop off tour bus.
If you choose to rent a car, compare prices and save with rentalcars.com.
Activities in Belfast
Landmarks
City Hall
In the centre of the city, you will find two monuments in memory of the Titanic and its victims.
Belfast Castle
Built in the 1860s, this castle is one of Belfast’s most beautiful landmarks and offers a viewpoint on the city. This castle is set back from the city.
Belfast Cathedral
Impressive both on the outside and inside. See its stained glass windows and mosaic ceiling.
Historical sites
Downpatrick
The town where St Patrick built its first church and began the conversion of Ireland.
Carrickfergus Castle
Medieval fortress
Museums
Titanic Belfast
Opened in 2012, this museum traces the tragic fate of the Titanic.
Nature
Antrim Coast
A bus tour will allow you to admire breathtaking scenery. Some trips to Giant Causeway may also include the Antrim Coast
Giant Causeway
UNESCO site on the Nordic coast 2 hours from Belfast. This rock formation consists of some 40,000 hexagonal columns that emerge from the sea and can reach up to 40 feet.
Activities
Botanical Garden
Founded in 1827, you will find, among other things, a rose garden and a greenhouse of tropical plants.
Family activities
Belfast Zoo
Red pandas, gorillas, elephants and tigers are waiting for you.
Nearby
Londonderry
A two-hour bus ride will take you through the scenery, small villages and peaceful fields en route to the walled city of Londonderry.
