If you're going from ireland/north Ireland to Scotland highly recommend going by ferry. It is the…read moremost comfortable way to travel you don't have to go through scanners or deal with weighing your luggage plus you can take your car with you. I guess we bought a package that allowed the lounge pass which is the most comfortable area plus all the snacks and wine lol I gather we even pay the extra to get on and off the ferry early we were the third car on and the third car off loved it. As soon as you get on head for the lounge and let the party start such a smooth stress-free way to travel. The front part has the best View and most comfortable seating options. But all the seats are comfortable it's a great way to travel. Highly recommend bringing your car because where the ferry let you off there's not a whole lot going on so it would be expensive to try to get a car from there. We made these decisions kind of late in the game so we had to turn our car back in and get a different car from a different company to take over to Scotland. So it would have been better if we'd had it more planned out but this whole trip was very thrown together had to figure it out as we went. Some of which we didn't know how long we'd want to spend in each area so the last part in Ireland was kind of up in the air needed to be flexible. I think we spent seven or eight days in Ireland / north Ireland. Pretty much went around the coast

Our journey from Dublin to Scotland began before sunrise, we took the first departure at 9:30 am…read more The terminal was surprisingly large. The ship is so much fun, we had bottles of champagne, explored different levels and dared to go outside in the cold. The ride is a little over 2 hours, smooth going to Scotland and then a little choppy going back to Ireland, but it flew by so fast. My drinking buddy and I met some amazing senior citizens, danced with them and had a GREAT time, it's unforgettable. The ship is very nice, clean, comfortable and not crowded. The restaurant has pretty good Swedish meatballs, coleslaw and fish and chips. They even sell bottles of wine! The ship is well laid out and very spacious, and the WiFi was reasonable. Major plus, super friendly staff. Efficient in all aspect of the booking, check-in, boarding, sailing and departure.

A friend recommended we check out Da Vien Coffee, and I'm so glad we did. The place was busy when…read morewe arrived, and the smell of fresh coffee and sweet drinks throughout the shop was absolutely delicious. They had so many interesting and unique drink options to choose from that it was hard to decide! I ordered the Vietnamese egg coffee, and my husband got the coffee with the ube top. Both drinks were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The Vietnamese egg coffee was rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, while the ube topping added a fun and unique twist. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the menu definitely makes you want to come back and try more. We'll definitely be returning to sample other drinks next time!

Absolutely one of the Top 3 Highlights from my recent trip to Dublin! If you are staying in Dublin…read moreCity Centre, do not skip a little trip to Howth for a tour with Ireland's Eye Ferries. To start, I booked my tour via Expedia which ended up costing just over $25 for a single ticket. I ended up taking an Uber to the dock from my hotel in city center which set me back about 30 EUR (but you can easily take the train to Howth for much less $$$). Howth is an incredibly charming seaside town with tons of shops and eateries too, so I made sure to grab lunch after my tour as well. Tours tend to fill up very quickly in the summer, but I guess not many others were willing to brave the November cold with me. I ended up with the entire boat to myself along with Brian my tour guide/captain, which was such a unique and incredible experience. Don't let the cold dissuade you! Brian is extremely knowledgeable on the history of the surrounding areas and wildlife which I really appreciated. He stopped to give me fun facts and tidbits throughout the tour, which was just over 40 minutes. If you are traveling in the more wintery months like me, definitely don't hesitate to book your tour, just bundle up (and maybe take a Dramamine if you get seasick). I was able to take in the most amazing views and snap some great photos. It was truly one of the highlights of my time in Dublin. Would HIGHLY recommend. 10/10 experience!

Always fantastic experience nice crossing friendly helpful staff thanks to lady in Nordic sparead more

Took the trip from Ireland to Cairnryan with a bunch of students. Wasn't too bad. Lots to do on…read morethe ship to entertain the young ones, and there's also plenty of place to settle down for a nap. It's quite noisy, and the food isn't cheap- you might want to bring your own snacks. But all in all, it was not bad. We didn't have a car- were dropped off by bus and picked up by bus- so I can't speak to that. The luggage arrived pretty fast- so that was nice. The kids liked the video games and the movies. I appreciated the comfortable seating choices.

Beautiful little fishing village located just a 30 minute train ride from Dublin!…read more We heard great things about Howth and honestly this made a great side trip on our first day in Dublin. Away from the city we were transported to a small village town with gorgeous scenery and people. We went for a ferry ride to see Irelands eye and the Howth cliffs and unfortunately it got too foggy during the tour. For an hour long it was mostly fog but we did see a seal just chilling in the water. It was sunny on the mainland so it was very unexpected that there would be not much visibility on the water. We wanted to see puffins but they are rare to see I think. The ferry ride was pricey so not sure I would recommend it especially since you're not guaranteed to see everything. I would suggest going up the Howth cliffs walk as it is a beautiful view from up top! The locals in the village are also super friendly and love a good chat. Such a great place to visit if you are travelling around Dublin!

Without a doubt one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited…read more Howth is a quaint and beautiful fishing village only about 30 minutes away from Dublin if you take the Dart train from Connelly station. It was 6,50 euro round trip per person and trains pass by about every 20 minutes or so. I would definitely recommend visiting the Howth Market if you come on the weekend. It's like a little farmers market that sells loads of coffee, tea, baked good, prepared foods, souvenirs, etc. This market is located right across the street when you exit the Dart station, you can't miss it. Once you're done there if you continue walking towards the ocean there is a trail that leads you to Howth's head and while you're making your way over there you'll pass by many shops and restaurants. The trail is a steep climb, and if you're not in relatively good shape or have proper shoes on, I'd recommend just staying in town and maybe having a drink at one of the many pubs, but if you're able to make the climb, it's completely worth it. The views are absolutely breath taking, and along the way there are endless vines of wild black berries which you'll see various people (myself included) eating as a snack. I ended up climbing the top by myself while the rest of my party waited for me back down. Please be careful and don't be stupid and take selfies in dangerous areas, make sure to stay on the trail all the time. Enjoy the beauty and charm that Howth offers, I loved it more than Dublin itself.

Been planning to take a trip with these guys for a while so, as a treat, we booked three one-way…read moretickets to Howth. All the protocols were observed, hand sanitiser, masks etc. It was a very nice day so we perched on the deck for the entire trip. It took about an hour for the crossing, great scenery and a chance to see the city and environs from a different angle. We then had lunch in one of the myriad restaurants on the pier and took the Dart back to DL to pick up the car. Highly recommended for a different way to spend your afternoon.

The good: - The scenery is beautiful…read more- Very relaxing if you enjoy being out on a boat - It's easy to book through their website - You get to know a bit more about the coast of Dublin, Howth and Dún Laoghaire - There's a bar and a bathroom on the boat The bad: - It's hard to identify where the cruise is departing, they should have more signs around the pier. - The boat was late - and we were asked to be there half an hour before departure. The boat only arrived 15 minutes after that. - The crew was a bit too rude Don't do this if you get seasickness, it sounds obvious but a lot of people were very seasick and two even threw up. There will be waves, especially if it is a windy day.

When we left home this morning I didn't expect to be on this diesel powered ferry. It's a first…read morefor me and likely the last; I've been in Columbia more often. My wife was on it once before. This is one of the world's shortest ferry journeys as it's about four minutes each way. The world's shortest ferry line is the Ferry Lina in Töreboda, Sweden. It takes around 20-25 seconds and is hand powered. A car with two people return is £16. The staff are very friendly, you pay aboard, we used a card on a phone and while it's roll on - roll off for vehicles it also takes foot passengers. It was very busy both ways, it holds around 25 cars and some motorcycles and it goes from Strangford where we approached it on the hour and half hour and from Portaferry quarter to and quarter past the hour.

This little ferry is an absolute wonder. I don't think it has changed at all since I was a child…read more It's basically a very small car ferry which travels back and forward across Strangford Lough between Portaferry and Strangford. The journey is slow and relaxed and as you're only going a very short distance across the Lough (less than a mile) it only takes about 10 minutes. The ferry runs every half hour every day except Christmas Day, except when the weather is too stormy. You drive your car up a little ramp and leave it parked on the small deck. It costs just over a fiver to go across one way and on a sunny day you get a fabulous view of the Lough and the coast line on both sides. Travelling across Strangford by ferry is such a novelty, both adults and kids will love it and if you're cutting across the Lough for practical reasons rather than driving round, you'll save over an hour and 75 miles on your journey.

The present site of the Harbour Office has been in use since 1847 as the headquarters of the…read moreBelfast Harbour Commissioners. The building was constructed between 1847 - 1854, firstly designed by George Smith in 1854 and later by the Belfast architect William Henry Lynn. The building was done in style of an Italian palazzo. It features some gorgeous marble mosaic floors and stunning stained glass windows the most impressive of which shows the Seal of Belfast Harbour Commissioners, others depict commerce, ship building and enterprise as well as featuring a number of the coat of arms of cities with which Belfast has done business. The site is also home to a fascinating art galley. The collection here has been built up over the years by Harbour Commissioners. The gallery is located in ornate and opulent rooms decorated in Victorian fashion, the art works nestle themselves happily on these walls. The rooms boast work from prominent Irish artists such as; William Conor and Joseph Carey. There are also a number of sculptures from France and Italy. Mainly though the collection is impressive in its historical importance. There are a number of old landscapes, historical events and relevant scenes from Belfast's past. For example there is an 1851 painting of Belfast Harbour's Ferry Steps. Other pieces include the portrait of Sir Robert Baird, Proprietor of the Belfast Telegraph and Harbour Commissioner from 1932 to 1934. As part of European Heritage Weekend on 11th & 12th of September the Belfast Harbour Office will be open to the public for a chance to view the fascinating history within its walls and sneak a peek at the famous art collection.

As part of the European Heritage Open Day two friends and I visited this impressive building. The…read moreguide was very interesting and knowledgeable and gave us a thorough account of the Commission, its role, its inception and its future. I really was impressed with everything the commission is responsible for!!

Went with a group of 8 last weekend to do the Greenway and had an extraordinary time. Owner Joei…read more and her pooch Yentl were so friendly and accommodating. The care Joei took to fitting us, and getting to know us added to a fantastic experience in Carlingford. The ride is gorgeous along the coast hugged by the fjords, as well. Highly recommend Joei's shop "on yer bike"

From the owner: We are a family orientated Bike Hire and Bike Repair business on the Carlingford Lough Greenway. We…read morehave all types and sizes of bike together with Child Seats, Trailers, Tag-Along, Special Needs Piggy Back Trailer and a Tandem.