Fishguard Wales
United Kingdom

9 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Atlas Ocean Voyages (1 Cruises)

SeaDream Yacht Club (2 Cruises)

Silversea Cruises (6 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

Ships anchor in the bay and bring passengers ashore by tender. The shuttle drops off near the Irish ferry terminal. The welcome is often warm: choirs and groups of schoolchildren in costume regularly wait for passengers on the quay.
Yes, but the call splits in two. On the clifftop, the main town gathers shops, pubs and squares around the high street. Below, at the head of a cove, Lower Town is about fifteen minutes away by the coast path — with a good climb on the way back.
The Last Invasion Tapestry in the town hall, the walk down to Lower Town and an hour on the coast path fill the call without rushing. Those who prefer one big attraction should choose the excursion to St Davids and its cathedral instead.
A 30-metre embroidery made by 80 local women for the 1997 bicentenary, telling the story of the failed French invasion of 1797 in the manner of the Bayeux Tapestry. It can be seen free of charge in the town hall in the centre and takes only half an hour.
Yes, in 1797. Fourteen hundred French soldiers landed a few kilometres west of Fishguard before surrendering two days later — disarmed, so the story goes, partly thanks to the local women led by the cobbler Jemima Nicholas.
It runs through the town itself, and an hour's walk east or west is enough to understand its reputation: dark cliffs flecked with heather, unreachable coves, grey seals on the rocks and gannets diving offshore. The stretch towards Strumble Head and its lighthouse is among the wildest in Wales.
Yes, about 25 kilometres to the southwest, by coach or organised excursion. St Davids is the smallest place in the United Kingdom with city status, thanks to its medieval cathedral built in a hollow to hide from raiders coming off the sea. Allow half a day including travel.
Yes, for families who enjoy walking. The tapestry reads like a comic strip and holds children's attention well, and Lower Town, with its boats and cottages packed around the basin, is easy to explore. The coast path runs along sheer drops: keep younger children on the inland side.
Pounds sterling. Welsh is an official language and appears on every sign, but everyone speaks English. Cards work in the town centre shops; carry a little cash for the smaller places in Lower Town.
May to September, for the long days and the cliffs in flower. Bring waterproofs in any season: Welsh weather changes without warning, and the tender landing depends on conditions in the bay.