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Welcome aboard the Foyle Adventures & Boat Tours . Derry’s leading rib boat service, we’re passionate about offering unforgettable experiences on the stunning River Foyle.

Sit and relax as we cruise along the banks of the iconic river Foyle. Take in the beautiful sights of our historic city, its bridges, local wildlife and seals.

River Foyle Boat Tour – scheduled cruises, private hire, tour groups and school outings.

“ Amazing experience today for my Sons birthday. Treated like a king and queen. Tom loved it. It is the best money I have ever spent” Customer Facebook review 1st Feb

“Great and different for the kids to do. Extremely accommodating and helpful lads.! Best of luck with the new venture. Thanks.”  customer Facebook review 2nd January.

Foyle Adventures are based in Derry and you can check out our Facebook Page Here .

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Port Greencastle-Londonderry cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Greencastle-Londonderry, Foyle Port, Northern Ireland. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Foyle Port is a major seaport serving Londonderry (aka Derry City) - Northern Ireland's second-largest city (after Dublin ) and the 4th-largest on Ireland Island, with population around 85,000 (metro around 240,000).

Foyle Port's cruise ship berthing facilities include the dedicated Fort George Berth (in downtown Derry), Lisahally (Londonderry Port's main passenger terminal) and the tender port Greencastle (Donegal) where the vessels are accommodated at anchorage.

Both ports (Londonderry and Greencastle) are on Lough Foyle/Loch Feabhail which is the Foyle River's estuary. Unlike Londonderry's Lisahally docks (designed to accommodate larger vessels), Greencastle is a tender port which means that cruise ships anchor off the harbor and transport/ferry their tourists ashore (to the Greencastle Pier) via the ship's tender boats.

Port Londonderry (locode GBLDY) is the UK's most westerly seaport. Tidal Foyle River is navigable along Derry's coast to approx 16 km (10 mi) inland. The city's economy was based mainly on the textile industry - shirt-making factories, with shirts exported mainly to Scotland ( Glasgow ). The largest shirt factory was Messrs, employing ~18000 workers in the city and around UK during the industry's peak in the 1920s.

Port Greencastle (locode IEGNC) is also managed by/part of Foyle Port and is located approx 22 mi / 35 km to the north-northeast of Londonderry (via coastal road R238). Greencastle (County Donegal) is at Lough Foyle's entrance and serves predominantly as a commercial fishing harbour. The Magilligan-Greencastle ferry route was opened in 2002 and is currently served by the Lough Foyle Ferry Company. Port Greencastle's pier is also used by smaller-sized/expedition-type cruise vessels as Greencastle is an alternative disembarkation port for Derry.

Among the major cruise lines visiting Derry are the ultra-luxury travel brands Azamara , Crystal , Oceania , RSSC-Regent Seven Seas , Silversea , Hapag-Lloyd , MSC Explora Journeys , Saga Travel UK .

The old town Derry was established in the 6th century (as Doire Calgach/a settlement surrounding a monastery) on the west bank of River Foyle. The current city spreads on both river banks - Waterside (east) and Cityside (west).

Derry has two large shopping malls (Foyleside and Richmond), two smaller (Quayside and Lisnagelvin) plus numerous streets with Irish and international stores. Crescent Link Retail Park (Waterside) is ranked Northern Ireland's 2nd largest (Sprucefield in Lisburn) and houses many international brand stores.

Foyle Port's largest cruiser so far is NCL 's Norwegian Star (91740 GT-tons, max capacity 2813 passengers+1031 crew), handled/at anchorage on October 12, 2023.

On cruise shore excursions from Foyle Port are visited popular tourists attractions like Doagh Famine Village (where animated guides lead tourists through 19th-century buildings with exhibitions themed on Ireland's history and culture), Ulster American Folk Park (open-air museum outside Omagh/County Tyrone), Dunluce Castle's ruins, Inishowen Peninsula's scenery, Glenveagh National Park (Ireland's second-largest NP/after Wicklow Mountains).

Foyle Port (Londonderry)

Foyle Port (locode GBLDY) is located at Lisahally but historically was part of Derry City.

Foyle Port incorporates the main cargo terminal and general port operations.

Foyle Marine Services handles dredging and towage services. Foyle Consulting Engineers provides structural and civil engineering services. Foyle Engineering manages steel fabrication. Foyle Cruise and Leisure provides passenger shipping services, respectively for ships and boats/yachts.

The port supports around 1000 local jobs.

Lisahally Terminal's quay has length 440 m (1440 ft) and can handle ships with GT tonnage up to 62,000 tons. Port Foyle serves mainly bulk carriers importing oil, coal, animal feed, fertilizers, plywood. Cruise ships dock in downtown Londonderry berths.

The port has two permanent pontoons (Foyle Port Marina) located in downtown. The facility has a wooden structure (length 200 m / 660 ft) and a second concrete structure (length 140 m / 460 ft). Foyle Port Marina offers a total deep-water berthing of 600 m (2000 ft). A new (3rd) pontoon was opened for season 2019.

In 2018, the cruise port had scheduled 7 ship calls with around 4200 passengers. For 2019, the booked ship calls were 15. Among the port's regular customers are the top-luxury cruise lines Oceania , Azamara , Phoenix Reisen , as well as smaller boats from the fleets of major companies like Princess and Holland America . Most cruise liners to Derry also visit Belfast . itinerary lengths vary between 7-10-days.

In 2023 (May through October), Foyle Port had scheduled a total of 15 cruise ship calls (including 8 maiden/first-time visits) with estimated ~10600 tourists.

Following some infrastructure developments, Londonderry cruise port's annual capacity could reach 50 ships.

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Port Londonderry cruise berths are 4, located at QUEEN’S QUAY (MEADOWBANK) and LISAHALLY, plus anchorage at GREENCASTLE.

QUEEN’S QUAY has 2 berths and can serve ships with LOA length 135 m, max width 22 m, max draft 6 m (tidal) and air draft 32 m.

LISAHALLY has 2 berths and can serve ships with LOA length 195 m, max width 29 m, max draft 7,5 m and air draft 41 m (tidal). The dock is located approx 11 km (7 mi) from city centre.

GREENCASTLE is an anchorage port/tender port and can handle ships with LOA length 325 m and max draft 11,3 m (no any other restrictions). The dock is located approx 32 km (20 mi) from downtown.

In the pre-COVID 2019 was announced a EUR 30-50 million port development project for building a deepwater cruise pier/new ship berthing facility at Greencastle (Donegal County).

Among the Port Londonderry's newly added amenities are on-site itinerary planners (onboard information on tours and attractions) and traditional Irish dancing and music welcoming. Dockside are provided bus shuttle services to downtown Derry.

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Welcome to Foyle Adventures, Derry’s premier rib boat service! Join us as we explore the breathtaking beauty and rich history of the River Foyle. Our expert guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey, unveiling the river’s most iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and captivating stories. Our diverse range of services caters to visitors, locals, nature enthusiasts, and party groups, ensuring a memorable experience for all.

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The port in Northern Ireland expects to welcome ships from nine different cruise lines in its 170th year

Foyle Port to host six inaugural calls in 2024

By Laura Hyde | 03 May 2024

Foyle Port in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is to welcome six inaugural cruise calls and nine different cruise brands in 2024, which is also its170th anniversary. 

Between May and September, the port is expected to host nine different cruise lines, with first time visits from six ships, including Villa Vie Residences’ Villa Vie Odyssey . The vessel will visit as part of its three-and-a-half-year world cruise, which will depart from Belfast in Northern Ireland on 30 May.  

The port will also welcome back at least six ships, including Hebridean Island Cruises’ Hebridean Princess, which is scheduled to make two overnight visits to the city centre berth at Fort George. 

The 2024 season follows a record-breaking year in 2023, when the port handled over 16,000 passengers and crew members, and welcomed its largest ship so far, Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Star (pictured). The ship’s sister, Norwegian Dawn, is expected to call at the port in August 2024. 

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming back all our returning cruise lines and eagerly await those who are visiting for the first time,” said Bill McCann, harbour master and operations director at Foyle Port. “The port has worked hard in recent years to promote the destination on a global scale with an aim of building cruise tourism to the region.” 

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The waters of the Foyle were flowing to the ocean long before man’s foot trod its banks. In early Irish history those waters carried the flimsy boats of fishermen and travellers. The latter included the Donegal monk, Colmcille, travelling to establish the monastery on the Scottish Island of Iona. Over the centuries since then, many from the North West have followed in his wake. Some travelled to Britain while others crossed the Atlantic to North America or sailed even farther afield to Australia and New Zealand.

Both Vikings and Normans used the Foyle. The Vikings sailed inland as far as Dunalong – the fort of the ships – in County Tyrone while the Normans established a stronghold at Greencastle and controlled Derry. The skeleton on the city’s coat of arms represents a Norman Knight of the de Burgo (Burke) family who built Greencastle.

In 1664 King Charles II granted a Charter to Londonderry Corporation giving it responsibility for the Port. Over the next 200 years shipping increased greatly with exports of linen and provisions, as well as emigration. In 1771 the city’s merchants owned 67 ships with a total tonnage of 11,000 tonnes.

LONDONDERRY PORT & HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

In 1854 the Londonderry Port & Harbour Commissioners were established to take control of the port and the waters of the Foyle from the city to the mouth of the Lough Foyle. Thus began strategic development of the Port.

Within seven years the Commissioners had spent £150,000 to improve facilities. From the wooden bridge at the bottom of Bridge Street, to the new graving dock at Meadowbank, a line of quays was built. Other quays were built on the Waterside and tramways were laid to link up with the railways that connected the city to the rest of Ireland.

The graving dock allowed large vessels to be dry-docked for repair and was built at an angle to the river. Granite-walled and fitted with heavy oak gates, it cost £25,000 and came into use in February 1862. The McCorkell Line ship Zered was the first to be docked there while the next ship was the Cooke Line’s Doctor Kane. Both were local ships belonging to Derry-based shipping companies.

By this time the port was Ireland’s fifth largest and exports were increasing. The Foyle was home to a small shipyard and so locally built ships operated from the city. The revolutionary Great Northern, the first ever propeller-driven ship, was built by Captain Coppin in the city.

Coppin had turned to ship repairs by 1854 and used the graving dock for this purpose. When he closed his repair business in 1873 the Commissioners decided to create a shipyard. They spent £25,000 to turn the slob land beside the graving dock into a yard. Charles Bigger leased this new shipyard in 1886 and, over the next five years, built 25 steel-hulled sailing ships. Some, such as the Osseo for the McCorkell Line were built for local owners.

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TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL

The Allan Line began a weekly service from Liverpool to Canada in 1861. Ships called at Moville where local passengers could board. Mail was also taken aboard. Five years later the Anchor Line began a Glasgow-New York service which also called at Moville. The Allan Line service ended with the First World War but the Anchor Line, which became Anchor-Donaldson, continued sailings to Canada until 1939.

The liners that called at Moville carried many emigrants from these shores. These passengers boarded a tender at the Trans-Atlantic Shed on the quay and travelled down the Foyle to Moville where they transferred to the liner. Today’s Tourist Information Office stands almost on the site of the Trans-Atlantic shed.

The traffic across the Atlantic played a major part in the port’s growth. From 200,000 tonnes in 1866, the transatlantic service grew to its highest point of 940,000 tonnes in 1905. Averaging about 600,000 tonnes each year until 1931, it began dropping to half that figure by 1939 when the trans-Atlantic service ended.

The core of the Harbour’s trade during the 19th century was cross-channel business. Between 1860 and 1910 tonnage increased from an annual 200,000 tonnes to just below 300,000. 1910 was the peak year for such traffic.

Both passengers and goods travelled by ship from the city to destinations in Britain such as Heysham, Fleetwood, Liverpool, Greenock and Glasgow. The Laird Line operated six passenger steamers each week to Heysham or Fleetwood. In addition the Belfast steamship company connected the City with Liverpool twice-weekly and G. & J. Burns and the Laird Line provided six sailings each week to Greenock or Glasgow.

Passenger services began declining in 1912 when the Fleetwood service ended. In 1922 passenger services to Liverpool ended, although cargo and livestock were carried until 1965. No passengers were carried to Heysham after the early 1930s but a cargo service operated until 1963.

In 1922 G. & J. Burns Ltd. and the Laird Line amalgamated to form Burns and Laird Lines Ltd. By 1930 the company had a sailing each weekday evening from Prince’s Quay to Glasgow. A passenger service to Glasgow continued to operate until September 1966 when Burns and Laird transferred the Laird’s Loch, their last passenger steamship, to the Dublin-Glasgow service.

Livestock was an important element of the shipping trade from Derry. In 1884 over 57,000 cattle almost 15,000 sheep and more than 19,000 pigs were carried to ports in Britain. Cattle exports through the Port increased from over 49,000 in 1918 to 91,000 six years later.

The passenger ships carried many emigrants as well as seasonal workers and businessmen. There were also holidaymakers, especially from Scotland, who continued to visit the North-West until the last passenger sailings in 1966.

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THE FOYLE AT WAR

During the Second World War Londonderry became the most important escort base in the UK. In mid-1940, following the German capture of the French Atlantic ports, convoys were routed through the North-West Approaches around Ireland’s north coast.

As Londonderry was the most westerly port in the UK, a naval base named HMS Ferret, was established here in June 1940. The old shipyard was re-activated and the graving dock extended to repair and maintain warships which guarded the Atlantic convoys. A new jetty was built at Lisahally (Irish: Lios a' chabhlaigh meaning "Fort of the Fleet") and “dolphins” also known as mooring points, extended along the quays.

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POST-WAR ERA

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INTO THE FUTURE

With the city centre port becoming increasingly unsuitable for larger ships the Harbour Commissioners decided to relocate to Lisahally. The move was made in February 1993. The new deep-water port, with 440 metres of quayside and an eight-metre-deep channel can handle ships of over 62,000 tonnes and bulk cargoes.

Principal imports are grain from the United States and coal from Colombia and South Africa. Vessels carrying various cargoes including cement, logs and fertiliser also visit Lisahally from ports across Europe. A separate terminal handles oil tankers and has a capacity of 88,000 tonnes. Uniquely in Ireland it can handle four grades of fuel: Gas Oil, Kerosene, Low Sulphur Diesel and Unleaded Petrol.

in recent years Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have established a number of diversified trading divisions including Foyle Marine Services a division set up to handle the Port’s dredging and towage services and to offer marine services externally to other ports.  Foyle Consulting Engineers is a division set up to provide structural and civil engineering services while Foyle Engineering offers a steel fabrication service.

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Today, Foyle Port is the key marine gateway in the North West for both commerce and tourism and its strategic location means that the port can continue to serve the whole north western seaboard of Ireland.

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Its impressive specification includes: full colour chart plotting, fully air conditioned boat with heating and cooling, an impressive master suite with en-suite facilities, 2 twin berths and 2 double berths providing luxurious accommodation for 8 + 2 crew.

The Princess 55 is moored in Lough Foyle, Northern Ireland with easy links to Scotland, Republic of Ireland, and further afield.

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Lough Foyle Welcomes Largest Ever Cruise Ship

  • October 14, 2023

Norwegian Star

Ireland’s Lough Foyle has welcomed its largest ship ever with the arrival of the Norwegian Star, which also marked the end of the port’s 2023 cruise season, according to a statement.

The Norwegian Star arrived at Foyle Port on Thursday, October 12 and anchored just off Greencastle. The Norwegian Star is the biggest ever ship to anchor in the Lough and also the last of the 2023 cruise season for the port.

The ship arrived during its 10-day voyage which departed from Southampton and called in Glengarriff, Cork, Waterford, Dún Laoghaire, Belfast, Killybegs and Greencastle.

Following its arrival, a traditional plaque exchange took place onboard the ship between the ship’s Staff Captain Divorce Pulitika and General Manager Tony Winkler as well as the port’s representatives Fáilte Ireland and the Mayor’s Office.

Guests disembarking the ship enjoyed excursions to the Ulster American Folk Park, Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle, Inishowen Peninsula and Doagh Famine Village, Glenveagh National Park and tours of Derry.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Patricia Logue said: “I hope the visit is a unique and enjoyable experience for the passengers and crew, many of whom will be visiting for the first time. It’s a great opportunity for us to showcase the entire region’s natural unspoiled beauty and hope that the passengers will return home with fond memories of their visit with the hopes of returning again. “

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  7. Cruise & Leisure

    The Foyle Port Marina is the city's newest marine facility. Situated in the heart of the historic city of Derry/Londonderry it is an ideal base from which to explore the North West of Ireland, the Scottish Islands or as a starting point for UK cruising. Foyle Port Marina provides visitors with the opportunity to discover the cultural heritage ...

  8. FOYLE VENTURE CRUISES (Derry)

    Foyle Venture Cruises run boat trips on the River Foyle in Derry. We booked a 20 minute fast rib ride and had a fabulous time. Travelling at high speeds on an empty river including under the bridges was a real blast. The guys who run it were brilliant too. I'd definitely recommend it as a different way to see Derry.

  9. Foyle Luxury Cruises

    We provide 1 hour guided river cruises from Foyle Marina opposite the city council offices. Special interest charters range from wildlife watching to corporate events, team building, wedding parties and community events. Please contact the skipper on 07836 327272 or email [email protected].

  10. THE 5 BEST Derry Boat Rides & Cruises

    1. Far and Wild. Spectacular walk corrated by Lorcan who shared alot of knowledge on local history, environment and geology. 2. Foyle Adventures. Lovely train journey, Eight of us (Walking Group)Walked the Strathfoyle Greenway,Crossed the Peace Bridge, and of... 3. Foyle Venture Cruises. Foyle Venture Cruises run boat trips on the River Foyle ...

  11. River Foyle

    A tour of the Foyle on board a small cruise ship called the Toucan One, once provided tourists a chance to travel along the River Foyle from Derry city centre to Greencastle County Donegal on the shores of Lough Foyle. However, because of a lack of funding from various sources, this venture has now come to a standstill. Foyle Search and Rescue

  12. HOME

    For general enquiries please call: +44 (0)28 71860555 or alternatively fill out the following form and we will respond. For marina bookings click here. Foyle Port is the key marine gateway to the North West of Ireland for both commerce and tourism.

  13. Foyle Port Doubles Cruise Calls in 2023

    Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys is set to launch a brand-new cruise ship, Explora I, on 17 th July 2023 and will visit Foyle Port in its second ever week of cruising. Other prestigious cruise lines scheduled to call at the port include Azamara Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Silversea ...

  14. The River Foyle

    Aug 2023. Crossing this beautiful wide river happens often moving from Waterside back to Cityside (Derry). " A mighty river ". Feb 2023. From the cafes'along the quay it's up to 1k wide and the open scope from the Peace bridge to the Foyle bridge is abou... Suggest edits to improve what we show.

  15. Amazing Grace Yacht Charters

    In winter why not join us and enjoy a River Cruise on the Foyle (September to May) and view the city of Derry/Londonderry from a different perspective. Whether you are travelling for the scenery, the action or just to relax, our bespoke packages will ensure you have an experience to remember. Inishtrahull Pier.

  16. Foyle Port Doubles Cruise Calls in 2023

    Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys is set to launch a brand-new cruise ship, Explora I, on 17th July 2023 and will visit Foyle Port in its second ever week of cruising. Other prestigious cruise lines scheduled to call at the port include Azamara Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Silversea ...

  17. Foyle Venture Cruises

    Foyle Venture Cruises run boat trips on the River Foyle in Derry. We booked a 20 minute fast rib ride and had a fabulous time. Travelling at high speeds on an empty river including under the bridges was a real blast. The guys who run it were brilliant too. I'd definitely recommend it as a different way to see Derry.

  18. Foyle Port Welcomes First Ship of 2023

    Foyle Port marked the beginning of the 2023 cruise season with the arrival of the Seabourn Ovation on May 12, 2023. The port welcomed Seabourn Ovation as the ship visited Lough Foyle during its 26-night British Isles and Western Europe voyage, which departed from Dover, England on April 23. Guests had the chance to briefly experience the North ...

  19. Foyle Port to host six inaugural calls in 2024

    Foyle Port in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, is to welcome six inaugural cruise calls and nine different cruise brands in 2024, which is also its170th anniversary. Between May and September, the port is expected to host nine different cruise lines, with first time visits from six ships, including Villa Vie Residences' Villa Vie Odyssey. The vessel will visit as part of its three-and-a-half ...

  20. Explora I Makes Maiden Call to Foyle Port

    Explora Journeys' Explora I arrived at Foyle Port on its first-ever visit to the island of Ireland. The ship visit Lough Foyle on August 31 as part of its inaugural UK and Ireland voyage. To mark the occasion, representatives from the National Tourism Development Authority - Fáilte Ireland, Donegal County…

  21. Foyle Port Welcomes Lough Foyle's Biggest Ever Ship

    At 91,740 gross tonnage and 296m she is the biggest ever ship to anchor in the Lough. The arrival of the impressive ship marks the last of the 2023 cruise season for Foyle Port. Her 3,200 guests and crew are on a 10-day voyage around Ireland from Southampton calling at Glengarriff, Cork, Waterford, Dún Laoghaire, Belfast, Killybegs and ...

  22. History

    A brief history of Lough Foyle and our important strategic place within it throughout the years. Established in 1854 we continue to grow and constantly improve for the benefit of future generations. ... The graving dock allowed large vessels to be dry-docked for repair and was built at an angle to the river. Granite-walled and fitted with heavy ...

  23. Foyle Luxury Cruises

    Welcome to the Foyle Luxury Cruises website where you can reserve your voyage onboard a Princess 55 motor yacht. ... The Princess 55 is moored in Lough Foyle, Northern Ireland with easy links to Scotland, Republic of Ireland, and further afield. Search for: Recent Posts.

  24. Lough Foyle Welcomes Largest Ever Cruise Ship

    October 14, 2023. Ireland's Lough Foyle has welcomed its largest ship ever with the arrival of the Norwegian Star, which also marked the end of the port's 2023 cruise season, according to a statement. The Norwegian Star arrived at Foyle Port on Thursday, October 12 and anchored just off Greencastle. The Norwegian Star is the biggest ever ...