Port of Holyhead

Visiting Cruise Ship

The Port of Holyhead is the historic gateway between Ireland, Wales and the rest of the World. The Port provides access to the mystical Isle of Anglesey and the regional splendour of North Wales and as a result, has become the premier Welsh cruise liner destination.

Holyhead is ideally placed for the whole of the Irish Sea Cruise Market. Within a maximum of 60 minutes drive from the port, passengers can sample a myriad of intriguing attractions, including a wealth of heritage,

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ranging from Bronze Age burial chambers, to Beaumaris Castle , reputedly Europe 's most perfectly designed fortification.

The world famous Snowdonia National Park is located only 30 miles away from the port. Impressive, Caernarfon Castle , with its unique angular towers, is only 40 minutes away by road.

The Port of Holyhead is a 24 hours a day, deep water port. Large cruise ships with drafts of over 10 metres can be accommodated at a sheltered anchorage less than one mile from the dedicated tender landing point. Smaller vessels can berth alongside.