Tour Prices
£49
Giant’s Causeway Shore Excursion from Belfast Cruise Port
Discover Northern Ireland’s spectacular scenery on a Giant’s Causeway shore excursion from Belfast Cruise Port, exclusively for cruise ship passengers and available to book individually.
Enjoy comfortable travel aboard our 35- or 50-seat coaches, convenient port pickup and return transfers, and a carefully planned itinerary that makes the most of your time ashore. Along the way, our local guides share stories and insights into life along the Antrim Coast.
Visit the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, stop for photographs at Dunluce Castle, and take in stunning views of Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Rathlin Island from Portaneevy. You’ll also have time for lunch and a stroll in the picturesque seaside town of Ballycastle.
Access to the Giant’s Causeway stones is free. Admission to the National Trust Visitor Experience is separate.
Your return journey takes you through the beautiful Glens of Antrim, passing Glenariff Forest Park, before an extended Belfast city tour and your return to the cruise port.
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BELFAST CRUISE PORT PICKUP
Your tour includes pickup and return directly at Belfast Cruise Port.
When you leave the Welcome Tent at the port, turn right. Look for our guides wearing blue jackets and our waiting coaches.
Your tour will begin approximately 30 minutes after the first passenger leaves the ship.
IMPORTANT CRUISE SHIP DEPARTURE INFORMATION
- Ships docking before 8:00am: Please leave the ship at 8:00am.
- Ships docking after 8:00am: Please leave the ship as soon as it docks. Our guide and coach will be waiting at the port.
- We adjust the tour schedule to suit your ship’s arrival and departure times.
- We will return you to Belfast Cruise Port in plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
Our experienced drivers and local guides will assist you throughout the tour.
WHY CHOOSE OUR GIANT’S CAUSEWAY SHORE EXCURSION?
Exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers
This excursion is designed specifically for passengers arriving at Belfast Cruise Port. You can book individual seats, making it easy to join whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple, with family or with friends.
Convenient Port Transfers
Begin your day with pickup directly from Belfast Cruise Port. With your return transfer included, you can relax and enjoy exploring Northern Ireland.
A Carefully Planned Route
We visit the Giant’s Causeway first, following the route in reverse to help avoid some of the busiest periods and coach queues on cruise ship days.
This allows time to enjoy the coastal attractions and a Belfast city tour before returning to your ship.
Local Knowledge
Our experienced drivers and local guides share commentary, local stories and insights into the scenery, history and life along the Antrim Coast.
Planned Around Your Cruise
Your excursion is designed around your ship’s schedule, giving you time to enjoy the highlights and return to port in plenty of time for departure.
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY TOUR FROM BELFAST
Make the most of your visit to Northern Ireland with a Giant’s Causeway tour from Belfast for cruise ship passengers.
We travel inland towards the Giant’s Causeway first, before visiting Dunluce Castle, Portaneevy and Ballycastle. On the return journey, enjoy the scenery of the Glens of Antrim, passing Glenariff Forest Park, before discovering some of Belfast’s best-known landmarks.
TOUR ITINERARY
1. Belfast Cruise Port to the Giant’s Causeway
We depart from Belfast Cruise Port and travel inland directly towards the Giant’s Causeway.
You will have approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to explore the Giant’s Causeway and surrounding area, including time to visit the stones and visitor centre.
Access to the stones is free. Entry to the National Trust Visitor Experience is separate.
2. Dunluce Castle and Portaneevy
After the Giant’s Causeway, we continue to Dunluce Castle, where we make a photo stop overlooking the dramatic ruins.
We then travel to Portaneevy, where you can enjoy spectacular views towards Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Rathlin Island.
3. Ballycastle Lunch Stop
Next, we visit the picturesque seaside town of Ballycastle.
You will have approximately 1 hour for lunch and to explore the town before we begin our scenic return journey towards Belfast.
4. Glens of Antrim and Glenariff Forest Park
We travel through the beautiful Glens of Antrim, passing Glenariff Forest Park on our way back to Belfast.
Sit back and enjoy the views of rolling hills, wooded valleys and picturesque countryside along the way.
5. Belfast City Tour
Before returning to the cruise port, enjoy an extended Belfast city tour, with views of some of the city’s famous landmarks and areas, including:
- Belfast’s famous wall murals
- The Peace Walls
- Falls Road
- Shankill Road
- Titanic Quarter
We then return to Belfast Cruise Port, allowing plenty of time for your ship’s departure.
BALLYCASTLE LUNCH STOP
Enjoy approximately 1 hour in Ballycastle, a charming seaside town on the Causeway Coast.
Take time to have lunch, explore the town and experience a little of local life before continuing through the Glens of Antrim.
NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS
National Trust members – please bring your membership card with you.
SHORE EXCURSION CANCELLATION POLICY
We offer a full refund for cancellations made up to 7 days before your arrival.
For cancellations made within 7 days of your tour, a full refund will be issued if we are able to resell your seat.
If your cruise ship does not dock at Belfast Port for any reason, you will receive a full refund
