Cruise lines which offer cruising vacations around the UK and Ireland are now including a Holyhead cruise as part of their packages. As a major British passenger ferry port on the west coast, Holyhead, Anglesey offers high standard facilities for large cruise liners who aim to provide their passengers with a rich and diverse itinerary.
Holyhead Breakwater is a famous attraction and the longest sea wall in the UK, and cruise liners anchor in a sheltered spot north east of the breakwater and Anglesey Aluminium jetty in the outer harbour. The local boatyard can provide a suitable tug if the cruise ship requires assistance.
This location is ideal for cruise liners over 250 metres in length as the prevailing winds are from the south west, and it is in the lee of the town and harbour. By ships tender it is less than a mile from this anchorage to the Fish Dock landing on the east side of the inner harbour, where coaches can take guests to the various attractions across the island and further afield.
If you sailed up north from Milford Haven or Swansea in South West Wales, chances are you may have glimpsed some amazingly beautiful Cambrian coastal settings. Approaching Anglesey island you may have caught eye of some fine sandy beaches stretching from the south near Llanddwyn, where shots from Demi Moore's Half Light movie were taken, to Trearddur Bay in the west. And don't forget world renown South Stack Lighthouse, well worth a visit after arrival in Holyhead.
Holyhead ferries sail to Dun Laoghaire and the Irish capital Dublin. Recently, Holyhead has hosted a growing number of larger cruise ships from Northern European. You can now see cruise lines such as Hapag Lloyd, Oceana Cruises, Noble Caledonia and Holland America making a call at the port, keen to allow their passengers experience the the varied historical and cultural attractions on Anglesey. Indeed, the 48,000 tonne Seven Seas Voyager, carrying 750 passengers, has already visited Holyhead.
With a view to attract more cruise liners to Holyhead, there are plans to use the Anglesey Aluminium pier as a suitable docking facility for ever larger cruise ships which would normally sail only to Dublin and Liverpool. The island aims to be able to facilitate vessels of around 85,000 tonnes and so using this jetty would be a great boost. Estimates suggest that around 7 million of investment may be needed to Holyhead port facilities, of which up to 500,000 would go to upgrading this berthing facility.
With as many as 70 cruise ships operating in Northern European waters, a Holyhead cruise destination will be an attractive option for cruise ship passengers following this extra investment in port infrastructure. The "Celtic Wave" marketing initiative led by Anglesey, joins together the main Irish Sea ports of Holyhead, Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Swansea and Milford Haven. It is underpinned by a 1.2 million investment and its objective is to attract bigger cruise ships and more visitors to these ports.
You may wish to visit the historic castles of Wales at Beaumaris and Caernarfon, which are designated UN World Heritage sites. Alternatively, you may want to visit the last working mill in Wales at Llynnon, Llanddeusant or walk some of the Anglesey coastal path or visit the National Trust house and gardens at Plas Newydd. Whatever option you choose, you can be sure that more cruise liners will be looking to make the Holyhead cruise destination over the coming years. - 29868
Holyhead Breakwater is a famous attraction and the longest sea wall in the UK, and cruise liners anchor in a sheltered spot north east of the breakwater and Anglesey Aluminium jetty in the outer harbour. The local boatyard can provide a suitable tug if the cruise ship requires assistance.
This location is ideal for cruise liners over 250 metres in length as the prevailing winds are from the south west, and it is in the lee of the town and harbour. By ships tender it is less than a mile from this anchorage to the Fish Dock landing on the east side of the inner harbour, where coaches can take guests to the various attractions across the island and further afield.
If you sailed up north from Milford Haven or Swansea in South West Wales, chances are you may have glimpsed some amazingly beautiful Cambrian coastal settings. Approaching Anglesey island you may have caught eye of some fine sandy beaches stretching from the south near Llanddwyn, where shots from Demi Moore's Half Light movie were taken, to Trearddur Bay in the west. And don't forget world renown South Stack Lighthouse, well worth a visit after arrival in Holyhead.
Holyhead ferries sail to Dun Laoghaire and the Irish capital Dublin. Recently, Holyhead has hosted a growing number of larger cruise ships from Northern European. You can now see cruise lines such as Hapag Lloyd, Oceana Cruises, Noble Caledonia and Holland America making a call at the port, keen to allow their passengers experience the the varied historical and cultural attractions on Anglesey. Indeed, the 48,000 tonne Seven Seas Voyager, carrying 750 passengers, has already visited Holyhead.
With a view to attract more cruise liners to Holyhead, there are plans to use the Anglesey Aluminium pier as a suitable docking facility for ever larger cruise ships which would normally sail only to Dublin and Liverpool. The island aims to be able to facilitate vessels of around 85,000 tonnes and so using this jetty would be a great boost. Estimates suggest that around 7 million of investment may be needed to Holyhead port facilities, of which up to 500,000 would go to upgrading this berthing facility.
With as many as 70 cruise ships operating in Northern European waters, a Holyhead cruise destination will be an attractive option for cruise ship passengers following this extra investment in port infrastructure. The "Celtic Wave" marketing initiative led by Anglesey, joins together the main Irish Sea ports of Holyhead, Dublin, Waterford, Cork and Swansea and Milford Haven. It is underpinned by a 1.2 million investment and its objective is to attract bigger cruise ships and more visitors to these ports.
You may wish to visit the historic castles of Wales at Beaumaris and Caernarfon, which are designated UN World Heritage sites. Alternatively, you may want to visit the last working mill in Wales at Llynnon, Llanddeusant or walk some of the Anglesey coastal path or visit the National Trust house and gardens at Plas Newydd. Whatever option you choose, you can be sure that more cruise liners will be looking to make the Holyhead cruise destination over the coming years. - 29868
About the Author:
David Phillips comes from the magical island of Anglesey off North Wales in Britain, and edits a website on local news and information. Learn how you could experience exciting historical attractions by taking the perfect Holyhead cruise journey here.
