Majestic Princess Makes History in Belfast

On April 21, the majestic princess just made history docking in Belfast as the first crew

ship of 2026.

This massive 330 meter royal-class vessel weighing 143,700 tons across 19 decks brought

nearly 5,000 passengers in crew for a full day visit.

Is the ship's inaugural call here, kicking off the season on the 30th anniversary of Belfast's

first crew's arrival back in 19.

Earlier this week, the ship rolled in from stops like La Javre in France, hitting ports

around the UK and Ireland.

Port director Michael Robinson couldn't hide his excitement, calling it a big win for

their partners at Princess Cruises and highlighting how the industry has boomed since those early

days.

Locals and officials are buzzing about the economic lift, with cruise tourism pumping 26 million

pounds into Northern Ireland this year alone.

This supports thousands of jobs and cements Belfast as the second busiest cruise port in

the UK after Southampton, and the top one on the island of Ireland.

This season ramps up with 141 cruise calls total, 10 of them made in visits, plus 13 turnaround

cruises where folks board and leave right from Belfast.

Seven ships will even stay overnight, giving passengers extra time to explore and spend.

As visit Belfast CEO Jerry Lynn and put it, this arrival sets the tone for a stellar

year, blending milestone celebrations with real growth.

Belfast locking in its spot on the global map, ready to welcome more ships and keep the

good times and the tourism dollars flowing strong.

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