We’re now at the halfway point in terms of cruise weeks for this season, but still plenty of calls on the way throughout the busy summer months! For details on this year's cruise schedule, visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O

🏆 City Quays Gardens has won Heritage Project of the Year at the 2026 Northern Ireland RICS Awards! As NI’s first One Planet Living project, it will now represent the region at the RICS UK Grand Final this October. 🌿⚓ #RICSAwards #BelfastHarbour #CityQuaysGardens

Belfast Harbour Marina has become the first marina in the UK to install an Aquapod. Developed by local company NETZERO Alchemists, the system captures floating litter, natural debris and microplastics from the water, keeping our marina cleaner. Find out more at: bit.ly/4vHRVm7 youtu.be/a1mZNwJMCO8

Congratulations to our colleagues Gary Hall and Pamela Dunseath, who both graduated BSc (Hons) in Management Practice from @ulsteruni.bsky.social yesterday – both with First-Class Honours! Their hard work shows it’s never too late to take on a new challenge in your career. Well done to you both!

Proud to join with Belfast Met and Port Training Services to launch NI’s first Level 2 Port Operations Apprenticeship Framework. Supported by @economy-ni.gov.uk, this is designed to enhance skills development within the maritime and logistics sector. For details: [email protected]

Our 2025 Annual Report is out now, reflecting another year of growth and success as turnover grew to £97.1m, up 10.2%, while underlying profit before tax increased by 21% to £44.4m. We’ve also reduced our operational emissions by 70% since 2015. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3QUjCsK

After handling nearly 70,000 tonnes of grain last week, we started another busy week with the bulk carrier Um Kanda discharging animal feed using the newest addition to our crane fleet, Crane 99. This magnificent vessel has come to us from Terneuzen, in the Antwerp area. Welcome to Belfast!

The Heritage Room at Harbour Office will be temporarily closing from today (Monday, June 29th) for renovation works. Public access won’t be available but we look forward to welcoming you back in the autumn! In the meantime, you can find out more about our history at: https://bit.ly/4aqKY0k

Another big week for first-time callers, with the first ever visit by the Ritz Carlton Evrima, plus a double visit from Seabourn Cruises, while the Oceania Marina makes its first visit this year, along with the Carnival Legend. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

NEW COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND - £50K GRANTS AVAILABLE We’re proud to launch our new Community Impact Fund, with up to £200,000 available in 2027, through grants of up to £50,000. To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/4gcLByp https://youtu.be/WQzY024ciPg

Today on #DayOfTheSeafarer, we’re proud to celebrate the people who keep Belfast Harbour - and our economy - moving. From the ships at our quays to the crews navigating them safely, seafarers are the people who make it all possible. Thank you to each and every one of you for everything you do! ⛴️

APPLICATIONS STILL OPEN – Harbour Master We’re currently looking for an experienced Harbour Master to join our Port Operations team and play a central role in ensuring the safe and efficient running of marine activity across the port. To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

We are excited to announce our new Belfast Harbour Police Facebook page - https://bit.ly/4xJh41a - featuring useful updates about our day-to-day operations, as well as safety information, public appeals, and anything else that's going on within our port and estate. We can't wait to see you here!

Another return visit, as the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur arrives for the first of three visits this season. We’ll also be welcoming back the NCL Norwegian Sky and Viking Saturn, plus another turnaround cruise with the Ambassador Ambition. Details at https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

UPDATE - Additional Cruise Arrival Thursday Less than a week after its last call, we are delighted to be welcoming the Windstar Star Pride back to Belfast Harbour for another visit. The vessel will be berthing at Gotto Wharf tomorrow - looking forward to welcoming you back!

ROAD CLOSURE - Access to Hamilton Road from Queen's Road will be closed from today until this Sunday, June 20th, to accommodate essential NIE Networks construction works. Access to main car parks along this route are accessible via Sydenham Road only.

This #DrowningPreventionWeek we're reminding everyone who lives, works and visits within Belfast Harbour to follow the lifesaving advice being promoted by the @rlssuk.bsky.social Belfast Harbour also has its own Water Wise videos for those who visit our waterfront and marina: bit.ly/45txI9G

We are very proud to congratulate Belfast Harbour CEO Joe O’Neill on being appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours, in recognition of his services to business and community.

A welcome return for a very special visitor who first graced our quaysides two years ago this month - the Cunard Queen Anne - plus our first planned overnight call of the season, as Grand Circle Corinthian berths at Albert Quay. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

CRUISE UPDATE - We will be welcoming an extra cruise caller to this week's schedule with the arrival tomorrow (FRI) of the Windstar Star Pride. Meanwhile, there is a change to the schedule of the Ponant Le Champlain, which will now be departing tomorrow instead of this evening as originally planned.

A valid Belfast Harbour Pass is required for access within the area bounded by Dock Street, Northern Road and Seal Road, as well as other operational port areas. If you require regular or ongoing access to the Port, you'll need to hold a valid Harbour Access Pass. Visit: https://bit.ly/4o5dA4Q

A distinctly Scandinavian flavour to this week’s cruise timetable as we welcome two stunning Viking vessels, including the Saturn’s first call this year, as well as the return of the NCL Norwegian Sky. Find out more about this year’s season at https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

A sunny welcome this morning for a pair of Hapag Lloyd cruise vessels - the Europa 2 and Hanseatic Nature! While the pair don’t have any return visits planned this season, we will be looking forward to welcoming the Europa 2’s fleet mate the Europa for calls in July and August.

WE ARE HIRING – Harbour Master We are seeking a new Harbour Master to join our Port Operations team, to play a key role in the management of safe and efficient marine operations within our busy port. To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

Proud to have been shortlisted in an incredible seven categories in this year’s BITC Responsible Business Awards – the most nominations for any single organisation at this year’s event! Also proud to return once again as a sponsor for the Education & Skills category. #BITC

We’re looking ahead to the next 25 years, through our exciting and dynamic new Masterplan 2025-50. Our journey is already underway… and we can’t wait to bring you with us. Find out more at: https://youtu.be/RFb9pN_gFx0

We will be welcoming two ships from the same cruise line this coming week, as the Hapag Lloyd vessels Hanseatic Nature and the Europa 2 arrive into Belfast for the day. For more on our cruise schedule, visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

This summer we're asking leisure craft users visiting Belfast Harbour to do so as safely and responsibly as possible, from not interfering with shipping movements, to ensuring that they and their passengers are behaving in a responsible manner. For more advice, visit: https://bit.ly/4dWq9uB

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Compliance Executive We are seeking an individual to join our Health & Safety and Compliance team, supporting with the delivery of developing and maintaining a coherent and comprehensive suite of system documentation. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Compliance Executive We are seeking an individual to join our Health & Safety and Compliance team, supporting with the delivery of developing and maintaining a coherent and comprehensive suite of system documentation. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

Three vessels in today for the only planned triple cruise call of the season - the Ambassador Ambition, Ponant L’Austral, and the Douglas Mawson - bringing the number of passengers welcomed so far this season to more than 70,000. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

Delighted to share that Belfast Harbour Marina has earned the prestigious Blue Flag status for the third year in a row! 🌊🏆Thank you to everyone who has supported our work at the Marina over recent years, we are very proud of this achievement! Find out more at: https://bit.ly/3S5JPVt

RESPECT THE WATER The RNLI is sharing important advice as part of its lifesaving 2026 Float to Live campaign. To find out more, visit RNLI.org/FloatGuide Belfast Harbour has also created a series of special Water Wise videos on how to stay safe around the inner harbour: https://bit.ly/45txI9G

WE ARE HIRING - Payroll & Pensions Manager We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Finance team, overseeing processing of payrolls and managing pension schemes. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

STATEMENT FROM BELFAST HARBOUR POLICE: "We're working closely with PSNI, NIFRS, and staff of Clearway Disposals, following the outbreak of a fire at its facility. Queen’s Road is closed to traffic and pedestrians. We advise local residents to keep windows and doors closed. Please avoid the area."

From a cornerstone of the economy, to a haven of history, our past has shaped the development of the city we serve. The launch of our 2025-50 Masterplan, 'Horizons of Opportunity', is just the first step in our journey into a bright new future. Find out more bit.ly/4dgUVPP youtu.be/c6Ce4EExLik

A busy Bank Holiday ahead, as we welcome the first call of the season from the NCL Norwegian Sky, followed throughout the week by the sole visits of the Scenic Eclipse, the Aida Luna, the Ponant L'Austral, and the Silversea Silver Wind. Details at: https://bit.ly/4kTti0O @visitbelfast.bsky.social

WE ARE HIRING - Compliance Executive We are seeking an individual to join our Health & Safety and Compliance team, supporting with the delivery of developing and maintaining a coherent and comprehensive suite of system documentation. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

Our new Masterplan plan is not just a framework for the growth and development of our port and estate, it is also a promise to the city, the region and the people we serve of what we will set out to achieve over the next 25 years. To find out more, visit bit.ly/4dgUVPP youtu.be/Uom6PlAxEIU

HARBOURING CONNECTIONS AWARD We're still taking applications for the Harbouring Connections Award - offering joint grants of up to £5,000 to two or more organisations to deliver a single project with a positive community impact. Find out more and enter at bit.ly/3Douw3u youtu.be/kF7b-fxmfPQ

Thank you to the First & deputy First Ministers, Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly, and to Department for Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, for joining us at this morning's launch of our 2025-50 Masterplan. Discover more about our transformative plans: https://bit.ly/4dgUVPP

Today we launch our Masterplan 2025-50, setting out how Belfast Harbour will grow and develop over the next 25 years through an ambitious port investment programme of £1.3 billion. Find out more at www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/masterplan

NOTICE OF ROADWORKS - Seal Road & Dargan Drive Seal Road will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, May 17th, from 7am to 6pm, for essential road maintenance at the Conexpo & LCC ingress/egress areas. Localised road repairs are also due to be carried out on Dargan Drive at the same time.

WE ARE HIRING - Asset Information Support We are seeking a qualified and experienced individual to support the work of our Engineering & Infrastructure team through collecting, processing and interpreting data linked to asset performance and condition. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

The Harbouring Connections Awards are open for entries, with up to £5,000 in joint grants available for collaborative projects, featuring two or more grassroots, community-embedded organisations. For more info and entry details, visit bit.ly/3Douw3u youtu.be/9VteVGA3Pnk

WE ARE HIRING - Berthing Master We are seeking a qualified and experienced Berthing Master to lead the safe, efficient, and effective day-to-day operation of Belfast Marina. For details, visit https://bit.ly/4r394DK

A battle of the giants this week as we welcome two of our biggest vessels - @princesscruise.bsky.social Majestic and @msccruisesofficial.bsky.social Preziosa - on consecutive days, plus first calls of the season from a host of others. @visitbelfast.bsky.social Visit https://bit.ly/4kTti0O

Some exciting changes to the skyline in the port as we have welcomed a brand new £4.5m Liebherr LHM 550 bulk crane to Belfast Harbour. Find out more at: bit.ly/48PMbh0

WE ARE HIRING - Control Room Operator We are seeking a new team member - for day shift and job share opportunities - to join our Control Room, providing support to the public and Belfast Harbour Police by responding to emergency and non-emergency calls. For details, visit: https://bit.ly/4r394DK

We’re thrilled to welcome visitors to our newly refurbished marina in the heart of Belfast Harbour - and we want your visit to be as safe and enjoyable as possible, however you make your way here. Find out more about keeping safe through our special 'Water Wise' videos at https://bit.ly/45txI9G