Cruises from Belfast
No-fly sailings direct from Belfast to Iceland, Norway, the British Isles and the sunnier shores of Spain, Portugal and Morocco.
No-Fly Cruises From Belfast
Sailing from Belfast means your cruise begins right here in Northern Ireland, with no flights and no airport to navigate. These are cruises that depart directly from Belfast Cruise Terminal, not ships simply passing through, so your holiday starts the moment you reach the quayside just four miles from the city centre.
From Belfast you can sail north to Iceland and Norway, closer to home around the British Isles and France, or south for winter sunshine in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Below you will find the current adult only, no-fly cruises from Belfast, ready to discover.
Our Ships Departing From Belfast
Cruises from Belfast sail aboard Ambition, our smaller and wonderfully characterful ship.
Ambition, intimate and elegant.
Ambition welcomes up to 1,200 guests and slips easily into quieter ports, a favourite for the fjords and the closer escapes. Generous suites, gentle sea days and a warm British welcome make her a lovely way to sail from Northern Ireland.
Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury, so you will find her voyages there.
Where Can I Cruise To From Belfast?
Belfast's northerly position opens up a wonderful spread of the map. From here you can sail to:
- Iceland: the land of ice and fire, black-sand beaches and otherworldly landscapes.
- Norway and the fjords: silent waters beneath towering cliffs, a short sail north.
- The British Isles and France: characterful coastlines and harbours closer to home.
- Spain, Portugal and Morocco: warmer shores for a touch of winter sun.
Every one of these leaves directly from Belfast, reached gently by sea with no flights at all.
Sailing From Belfast
Belfast Cruise Terminal sits just four miles from the city centre, close to the motorway and simple to reach from right across Northern Ireland. Boarding is smooth and unhurried, and because your cruise sets off directly from Belfast, there are no flights, no airport and no early-morning connections to think about. You arrive, step aboard and let the sea take over.
Getting to Belfast Cruise Terminal
Belfast Cruise Terminal (48 Airport Road West, BT3 9EA) is around four miles from the city centre and close to the motorway network.
- By car: the terminal is just off Junction 1 of the M2. Secured port parking can be booked in advance through My Ambassador Sailing.
- By taxi or coach: taxis and coach services reach the port easily from across Belfast and the wider region.
For full directions and parking, see the Belfast port information page.
Our Other UK Departure Ports
Belfast is one of seven Ambassador departure ports around the UK. If another sits closer to home, you can begin your no-fly holiday there instead.
Cruises From Belfast FAQs
Where can I cruise to from Belfast?
From Belfast you can sail no-fly to Iceland and Norway, around the British Isles and France, and south to Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Every sailing leaves directly from Belfast with no flights needed.
Where is Belfast Cruise Terminal?
Belfast Cruise Terminal is at 48 Airport Road West (BT3 9EA), around four miles from the city centre and just off Junction 1 of the M2.
How do I get to Belfast Cruise Terminal?
By car it is a short drive from the M2 (Junction 1), with secured port parking booked in advance through My Ambassador Sailing. Taxis and coach services also serve the port from across Northern Ireland.
Is there parking at Belfast?
Yes. Secured port parking can be booked in advance through My Ambassador Sailing.
Which ships sail from Belfast?
Adult only cruises from Belfast sail aboard Ambition. Our flagship Ambience sails from our home port of London Tilbury.
