Foyle Port’s 2024 cruise season kicked off with the arrival of Seabourn Ovation today, the first of three cruise ship visits this week.
Over ten thousand passengers and crew are expected to visit the stunning North West of Ireland from now until September.
The ultra-luxury Seabourn Ovation is anchored at Greencastle in Lough Foyle this morning after spending several months in the Caribbean.
With a focus on visiting unique ports with must-see cities and hidden gems, she is visiting the destination as part of a 21-day sailing from Lisbon to Hamburg via Scandinavia.
Cruise guests have the opportunity to explore Glenveagh National Park and the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal as well as gems across Derry, Antrim and Tyrone.
The next cruise ship is due in just two days’ time as Spirit of Adventure, operated by Saga, makes an inaugural call on Thursday 16th May. Then on Sunday, 19th May one of the most eco-friendly ships in the world, World Explorer chartered by Rivages du Monde, will make a return visit to Lisahally following her stint in Antarctica.
Foyle Port’s Harbour Master and Operations Director Bill McCann said, “It’s a pleasure to welcome Seabourn Ovation to Lough Foyle once again following her maiden visit last May. We are seeing return calls from 92% of the cruise lines this year – we believe this speaks volumes to the positive experience received on previous visits and is a real testament to the destination.”
