Cruises to Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Port description
Situated at the gateway to the Nine Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland’s most scenic landscape, Ballycastle is an ideal cruise destination. This traditional port on the coast of northern Ireland is the perfect starting point for trips through the gentle, unspoilt beauty of Antrim’s famous nine valleys. With its magnificent lush spaces and all the attractions of its pretty coastal islands, you’ll find cruises to Ballycastle enjoyable and fun.
Typical Excursion
Cruises to Ballycastle have lots to offer. There is an amazing variety of attractions for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle in an area of outstanding natural beauty. With a blue-flag beach by a glittering ocean, you can lie back and enjoy the sea on the sandy shore of the Strand. Or if you enjoy walking, then be sure to explore the hillside trails in one of the Nine Glens of Antrim, named Northern Ireland’s area of outstanding natural beauty. One of the most spectacular walks is up heather-topped Knocklayde Mountain to the cairn. But if you prefer your holidays to be more laid-back, then take a boat trip out to historic Rathlin Island and its spectacular nature reserve where you will see rare seabirds, including the famous Rathlin puffins! And only fifteen miles away lies the Isle of Mull, part of the magnificent Hebrides. You’re sure to find just what you want on your cruises to Ballycastle.
There is a good range of cuisine in Ballycastle, too. From picturesque shore cafes to traditional pubs and more upscale restaurants, you’ll find just what you want. If you’re visiting in August, be sure to try some of the traditional foods at the ancient Lammas Fair, one of the country’s cultural highlights. And for nightlife, Ballycastle is famous for its pubs which are centres of social life in Antrim. Whatever your tastes, you’ll find something to enjoy in Ballycastle.
