--- title: "Holyhead Cruise Port" url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/holyhead description: "Gateway to the mountains of Snowdonia" --- # Holyhead ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท United Kingdom ยท British Isles & Western France > "Gateway to the mountains of Snowdonia" ## At a Glance - **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1 - **Avg. Time in Port:** 10.3h - **Visiting Sailings:** 8 - **Cruise Lines:** 3 ## Peak Season Busiest months: Aug (3 sailings), Jul (2 sailings), Oct (2 sailings) ## About Holyhead Holyhead sits on the western tip of Anglesey, and the South Stack Lighthouse on the cliffs is the first thing you notice as the ship approaches. The town has been a maritime crossing point for centuries. Roman ruins and Victorian warehouses line the hilly streets, and the constant movement of ferries to Ireland keeps the port busy. The air smells of saltwater and the heathland that covers the nearby coast. South Stack itself is the main attraction, with a winding staircase cut into the cliffs leading down to the lighthouse. Birdwatchers come for the puffins and razorbills that nest on the rock faces in spring and summer. The Breakwater Country Park has easy walking trails with views across the harbour. In town, a few pubs serve decent food and local ale. Anglesey's interior, with its Neolithic burial chambers and quiet farmland, is worth exploring if you hire a car for the day. ## Quick Facts - **Currency:** GBP (British Pound) - **Language:** English - **Timezone:** Europe/London (UTC) - **Tipping:** 10-15% optional at restaurants ## Location Coordinates: 53.3107, -4.6331 - [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Holyhead/@53.310673,-4.6330967,13z) - [Open in Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/?q=cruise%20terminal%20Holyhead&ll=53.310673,-4.6330967&z=13) ## Things to Do in Holyhead Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~10h port call. Prices are starting prices per person. | Tour | Rating | Duration | Fits Port Day | From | Provider | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Small group Holyhead shore excursion in Caernarfon castle](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d870e3db-39f1-4fdd-bf2b-671e5d4ed669.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (38) | 3h 15m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ89 | Viator | | [Semi Private Holyhead Port Caernarfon & Conwy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0851b229-ef00-4562-aa73-0edb67332531.md?via=markdown) | 4.8โ˜… (31) | 6h 5m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ170 | Viator | | [Conwy Town & Castle exterior open group tour with official guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c86cb931-5500-4d7e-ab45-a50293982c12.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (12) | 1h 5m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ18 | Viator | | [Portmeirion, Castles and Snowdonia Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/54c8ba7f-6bf1-4c25-9e73-466864e103f5.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (490) | 9h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ78 | Viator | | [The Conwy Ghost Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/bb8e30e0-1ecd-41da-915d-085b6548e76f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (10) | 1h 10m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ19 | Viator | | [Open Group Guided Tour of Conwy Castle with an Official Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d6654377-bc49-4e6c-ac04-0e674fcd3a04.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (9) | 1h 5m | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ19 | Viator | | [2 Hours Historical Tour of Caernarfon](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/b031d332-bccf-4e6b-a313-5b0230602148.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (9) | 2h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ31 | Viator | | [Beaumaris half day tour from Llandudno and Conwy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/84f8476e-b69f-417e-a1e5-e2a2cc3dc9d3.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (8) | 4h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ38 | Viator | | [Snowdonia Scenic Drive from Llandudno and Conwy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/76a63011-1178-4c70-973c-7dfcd5e2ed93.md?via=markdown) | 4.7โ˜… (7) | 3h | โœ“ | โ‚ฌ38 | Viator | | [Full-day Best of Snowdonia Day Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/d17e55e9-5d96-42b7-be15-2b20257abab7.md?via=markdown) | 4.9โ˜… (108) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ71 | Viator | | [Full Day Anglesey Tour from Llandudno and Conwy](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/c25fed75-3deb-47c0-8df6-78576553e8e0.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (62) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ71 | Viator | | [Snowdon via Crib Goch](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/4d7276e4-39a1-4107-a162-aa03375fd08f.md?via=markdown) | 5โ˜… (42) | 8h | โ€“ | โ‚ฌ101 | Viator | Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews. ## Nearby Ports - [Isle of Man](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/isle-of-man.md): 51 nm - [Dun Laoghaire](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dun-laoghaire.md): 54 nm - [Dublin](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france/dublin.md): 57 nm ## Cruise Lines Serving This Port - [AIDA Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/aida-cruises.md) - [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md) ## Cheapest Available Sailing **[View this cruise โ†’](https://cruisello.com/cruises/british-isles-grand-tour-liverpool-dublin~CCL-MIRACLE-20270821-9.md)** - **Price:** โ‚ฌ1,003 per person (โ‚ฌ2,006 total for 2 guests) - **Cruise Line:** [Carnival Cruise Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) - **Ship:** [Carnival Miracle](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-miracle.md) - **Duration:** 9 nights - **Departure:** 2027-08-21 - **Itinerary:** British Isles Grand Tour โ€“ Liverpool & Dublin ## Featured Cruises from Holyhead Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency. | Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price | |------|------|------|------|------|------| | [Celtic Grand Tour โ€“ Liverpool & Dublin](https://cruisello.com/cruises/celtic-grand-tour-liverpool-dublin~CCL-MIRACLE-20270710-9.md) | Carnival Miracle | Carnival Cruise Line | 2027-07-10 | 9 | โ‚ฌ1,151 | | [Highland Bastion โ€“ Skye, Orkney & Cork](https://cruisello.com/cruises/highland-bastion-skye-orkney-cork~AIDA-AIDABELLA-20270627-14.md) | AIDAbella | AIDA Cruises | 2027-06-27 | 14 | โ‚ฌ2,030 | | [Maritime Marble โ€“ Isle of Portland & Celtic Fjords](https://cruisello.com/cruises/maritime-marble-isle-of-portland-celtic-fjords~PCL-MJ-20270525-12.md) | Majestic Princess | Princess Cruises | 2027-05-25 | 12 | โ‚ฌ2,019 | ## Browse Cruises - [All cruises visiting Holyhead](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md?stopoverPorts=holyhead) (8 sailings) ## Browse - [British Isles & Western France cruises](https://cruisello.com/destinations/british-isles-western-france.md) - [All Destinations](https://cruisello.com/destinations.md) - [All Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruises.md)