Portrush Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
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Cruises availables
At departure or passage at this port
Seabourn Cruise Line (4 Cruises)
SeaDream Yacht Club (1 Cruises)
Silversea Cruises (1 Cruises)
Frequently Asked Questions
At anchor. Ships anchor offshore and tender passengers to the harbour quay, right in the centre of town. Portrush sits on a peninsula between two long beaches, in Northern Ireland.
The Giant's Causeway, about fifteen kilometres east, is the main event. Allow roughly two hours on site plus travel. If you prefer to stay, the Ramore Head path starts at the landing and loops round in about fifteen minutes.
Tens of thousands of hexagonal columns formed by ancient lava flows, stepping down into the Atlantic like a titan's staircase. Legend credits the giant Finn McCool. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in Northern Ireland.
About two hours on site: enough to walk down from the visitor centre on a gentle path to the columns, climb to the viewpoints and let the showers pass. Cliff paths extend the walk to neighbouring bays for anyone wanting to escape the crowds.
Ruins standing on a headland eaten away by the sea, on the road to the Causeway. Built from the 13th century onwards, the stronghold of the MacQuillan and later MacDonnell clans looks ready to tip into the waves. Part of its kitchens did in fact fall into the sea.
The Ramore Head path, a coastal loop of about fifteen minutes. From the grassy point, the view takes in the dark cliffs of the Antrim coast, the Skerries islands offshore and, on a clear day, the hills of Scotland.
Yes, a small Northern Irish resort between two long beaches. You can happily spend the whole call without boarding a coach: the harbour, the promenade and the beaches will fill a relaxed half-day.
Yes. Beaches frame the town, the Ramore Head path is short, and the columns of the Giant's Causeway fascinate children. Watch for slippery rocks on the site and cliff edges that are unfenced in places.
Pound sterling and English. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom: the euro used in the Republic of Ireland is not legal tender here. Cards are accepted everywhere, including at the Causeway visitor centre.
May to September, when the days are long and the Causeway site is fully open. Bring a waterproof regardless: on this coast the sea changes colour with every cloud and showers pass quickly.
