Your Giant’s Causeway Shore Excursion at a Glance
- Pick-up and return at Belfast Cruise Port — your tour is planned around your ship’s arrival and departure.
- Small-group coach with extra legroom — enjoy more space to stretch out between stops.
- Around 90 minutes at the Giant’s Causeway — explore the famous basalt columns at your own pace.
- Two scenic photo stops — see the clifftop ruins of Dunluce Castle and look out towards Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Rathlin Island from Portaneevy.
- Around an hour in Ballycastle — stop for lunch, browse the local shops or take a stroll by the seafront.
- Scenic coastal drive and Belfast city tour — see the murals, Peace Walls and Titanic Quarter before returning to your ship.
If your cruise stops in Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway is at the top of your list, you can see the famous stones, explore a seaside town and take in some of Belfast’s best-known sights in one day. Our small-group Giant’s Causeway shore excursion picks you up at Belfast Cruise Port, takes you straight to the Causeway and brings you back to the port ahead of your ship’s departure.
You’ll travel on a smaller coach with extra legroom, giving you more space to stretch out between stops.
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What can you see on a Giant’s Causeway shore excursion?
Start at the Giant’s Causeway
We head straight to the Giant’s Causeway so you can see the highlight of the trip first. You’ll have around 90 minutes to explore. Take your time walking down towards the shore, photographing the distinctive stone columns or simply watching the waves roll in along the coast.
Photograph Dunluce Castle and take in the view from Portaneevy
Next, we stop for photos at Dunluce Castle, where the ruins sit right on the cliff edge. From Portaneevy viewpoint, look out towards Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Rathlin Island. On a clear day, it’s worth putting the camera down for a moment and taking in the view.
Spend an hour in Ballycastle
There’s around an hour in Ballycastle to get lunch, browse the local shops or stretch your legs by the seafront. It’s a chance to explore a Causeway Coast town at your own pace before we head back towards Belfast.
See Belfast before returning to your ship
On the way back, enjoy the scenery of the Glens of Antrim as we pass Glenariff Forest Park. In Belfast, we’ll take you past the murals and Peace Walls, through the Falls and Shankill areas and into the Titanic Quarter before returning to the cruise port.
Why choose the extra-legroom shore excursion?
A day on the Causeway Coast includes a few stretches on the road, so the seat you spend them in makes a difference. Our smaller coaches give you more room to stretch your legs between stops. You’ll also have a local guide to share stories about the places you’re passing, from the coast to Belfast’s mural-lined streets.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I meet the coach?
We pick you up directly at Belfast Cruise Port. When you leave the Welcome Tent, turn right and look for the Odyssey team in blue jackets.
What if my cruise ship arrives late?
We plan the excursion around your ship’s arrival and departure times. If your ship docks after 8am, disembark as soon as the ship is cleared and our team will meet you at the port.
Do I need a ticket to see the Giant’s Causeway stones?
Access to the stones is free. If you’d like to visit the National Trust Visitor Experience, admission is separate.
Book your small-group shore excursion from Belfast
If you’re planning your day ashore, check availability for the date your ship docks in Belfast. Choose the small-group shore excursion to book the coach with extra legroom.
