'One of the finest small ships in the world' to dock at port in Kilkenny
Belview Port acts as a gateway for regional day excursions across the South-East of Ireland including to Kilkenny City and Waterford
The MS Hebridean Sky is one of a number of large cruise vessels set to dock at Belview Port in County Kilkenny in the coming weeks.
The 118-passenger, all-suite vessel has been described as “one of the finest small ships in the world” and benefits from ‘unusually spacious’ accommodation, public areas and outside decks.
Built in 1992, the c.125 metre long vessel is part of the Noble Caledonia fleet, and caters for up to 118 passengers and 75 staff.
According to Belview Port’s cruise call itinerary, it is expected to arrive at berth at 7.30am on Saturday, August 29.
The following week, on September 3, the port is due to welcome passengers from the SH Diana, operated by Swan Hellenic.
Catering for up to 192 guests and 127 staff, this ship (named after the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild animals, forests, and childbirth) reportedly offers ‘a truly elevated travel experience’.
The final scheduled cruise call to Belview Port in 2026 will be the visit of World Voyager on October 2.
Operated by Atlas Ocean Voyages, this luxury expedition cruise ship measures 126 meters long and is an intimate yacht-style vessel that accommodates up to 198 guests.
Belview Port is ideally located to welcome visitor’s to Ireland’s sunny South-East as it is situated in the far south of County Kilkenny, just a few kilometres from Waterford City.
Acting as a commercial berth for international cruise liners, these ships use the port as a gateway for regional day excursions to Kilkenny City, Waterford City and surrounding areas.
Strategically positioned, Belview Port is Ireland’s closest multi-modal port to mainland Europe and is also close to the ‘South Coast Designated Maritime Area’ for Ireland’s Celtic Sea and the expected development of offshore renewable energy.