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Northern Ireland trips

Guided tours and cruise sailings.

Main airport
BFS Belfast International Airport
Time zone
United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving) at Belfast
Cruise ports
Belfast, Northern Ireland, Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland, Portrush, Northern Ireland

Guided tours in Northern Ireland

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Contiki

Ireland in a Week - Classic

Ireland, Northern Ireland

4.7 (459 reviews)

From $1,395

per person

Next departure Oct 31, 2026

Contiki

Best of Great Britain & Ireland - Classic

England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

4.8 (519 reviews)

From $2,925

per person

Next departure Nov 11, 2026

Contiki

Best of Scotland & Ireland - Classic

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

4.6 (213 reviews)

From $2,175

per person

Next departure Nov 16, 2026

Insight Vacations

Best of Ireland & Scotland

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

4.7 (49 reviews)

From $7,025

per person

Next departure Apr 1, 2027

Costsaver

Ireland and Scotland Adventure

Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

From $2,678

per person

Next departure Apr 1, 2027

Cruises calling in Northern Ireland

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Princess Cruises · Majestic Princess · Northern Europe

Ireland & England

Mar 31, 2027 to Apr 7, 2027 · 7 nights

Round trip from Southampton (for London), England

Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off

Ports of call and details

From $1,779 per person, double occupancy$2,225

Balcony, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises

Plus $220 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Balcony
$1,779$2,225
Mini-Suite
$2,089$2,650
Interior
Oceanview
Suite
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Holland America Line · Nieuw Statendam · Europe

28-Day Canary Islands & British Isles: Madeira & Glasgow

Apr 16, 2027 to May 14, 2027 · 28 nights

Round trip from Dover (London), England, UK

Offers: Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit, Have It All Early Booking Bonus

Ports of call and details

From $7,019 per person, double occupancy

Inside, Best Deal Ever - $99 Deposit

Taxes and fees included

Inside
$7,019
Ocean View
$8,339
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Seabourn · Seabourn Venture · Northern Europe

22-Day Scandinavia, Historic Shores & Wild British Isles

May 28, 2027 to Jun 19, 2027 · 22 nights

Copenhagen, Denmark to Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Offers: Seabourn Combo Savings, Explore Beyond Event

Ports of call and details

From $23,798 per guest based on double occupancy

Veranda Suite, Seabourn Combo Savings

Taxes and fees included

Veranda Suite
$23,798
Penthouse Suite
$32,398
Panorama Penthouse Suite
$34,668
Owner's Suite and Above
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Princess Cruises · Majestic Princess · Northern Europe

British Isles with France & Belfast

Apr 7, 2027 to Apr 19, 2027 · 12 nights

Round trip from Southampton (for London), England

Offers: Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises, Fall Savings Sale - Up to 45% Off

Ports of call and details

From $1,574 per person, double occupancy$2,645

Interior, Up to $450 Instant Savings on European Cruises

Plus $390 taxes, fees and port expenses per person

Interior
$1,574$2,645
Balcony
$2,178$3,790
Mini-Suite
$2,624$4,615
Suite
$8,824$9,205
Oceanview
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Cheapest months for Northern Ireland

January 2027 is the lowest, from $1,395 per personIreland in a Week - Classic

  1. Nov 2026$1,725
  2. Dec 2026$1,553
  3. Jan 2027$1,395
  4. Feb 2027$1,395
  5. Mar 2027$1,405
  6. Apr 2027$1,655
  7. May 2027$1,595
  8. Jun 2027$1,750
  9. Jul 2027$1,750
  10. Aug 2027$1,750
  11. Sep 2027$1,475
  12. Oct 2027$1,610

Lowest price of a tour leaving that month, per person, twin share.

April 2027 is the lowest, from $131 a nightMajestic Princess, 12 nights

  1. Nov 2026no current price
  2. Dec 2026no current price
  3. Jan 2027no current price
  4. Feb 2027no current price
  5. Mar 2027$254 a night
  6. Apr 2027$131 a night
  7. May 2027$165 a night
  8. Jun 2027$208 a night
  9. Jul 2027$185 a night
  10. Aug 2027$169 a night
  11. Sep 2027$188 a night
  12. Oct 2027$138 a night

Lowest fare of a sailing that month, per person, per night (voyages over 60 nights left out).

When to go to Northern Ireland

Warmest in July, with an average high of 66°F. Coolest in January, with an average low of 34°F. Most rain in August, about 4.0 inches.Averages around Belfast

Average high and low

  1. Jan45°34° high 45, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Feb46°34° high 46, low 34 degrees Fahrenheit
  3. Mar49°36° high 49, low 36 degrees Fahrenheit
  4. Apr54°39° high 54, low 39 degrees Fahrenheit
  5. May59°43° high 59, low 43 degrees Fahrenheit
  6. Jun64°48° high 64, low 48 degrees Fahrenheit
  7. Jul66°52° high 66, low 52 degrees Fahrenheit
  8. Aug66°51° high 66, low 51 degrees Fahrenheit
  9. Sep62°47° high 62, low 47 degrees Fahrenheit
  10. Oct56°42° high 56, low 42 degrees Fahrenheit
  11. Nov50°38° high 50, low 38 degrees Fahrenheit
  12. Dec46°35° high 46, low 35 degrees Fahrenheit

Rain in the month

  1. Jan3.1in inches of rain
  2. Feb2.6in inches of rain
  3. Mar2.6in inches of rain
  4. Apr2.0in inches of rain
  5. May2.5in inches of rain
  6. Jun2.9in inches of rain
  7. Jul3.4in inches of rain
  8. Aug4.0in inches of rain
  9. Sep2.7in inches of rain
  10. Oct3.8in inches of rain
  11. Nov3.4in inches of rain
  12. Dec3.4in inches of rain

Climate: NOAA station records, Belfast Aldergrove Airport, 1991-2020 averages

Things to do in Northern Ireland

Ports of call

Belfast, Northern IrelandBelfast is Northern Ireland's fun-loving and cosmopolitan capital. Its seat of government is Stormont Castle, a beautiful baronial mansion.Rathlin Island, Northern IrelandTranquil Rathlin Island is an unspoiled sanctuary of natural grandeur, rich in history and teeming with an array of flora and fauna.Portrush, Northern IrelandPerched on Northern Ireland's stunning north coast, Portrush is a lively seaside town that blends rugged beauty with warm Irish hospitality.

Sample itineraries in Northern Ireland

4 days in Northern Ireland on a Trafalgar tour

Irish Experience, 11 days

  1. Day 2 Journey to Colorful Belfast

    Discover Belfast with commentary from your dedicated Black Cab expert

    Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 3 Venture to the Giant’s Causeway and on to Derry/Londonderry

    Discover the story of the Titanic at the visitor attraction in Belfast · Enjoy a meal at Broughgammon Farm with the Cole family · Visit Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland

    Stay: City Hotel Derry · Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  3. Day 4 Discover Derry/Londonderry’s Past

    Londonderry City Tour

    Stay: City Hotel Derry · Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 5 Onwards to Scenic Galway

    Discover one of the oldest working potteries in the word at the Belleek Pottery Visitor Center

    Stay: Maldron Hotel Oranmore Galway · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

3 days in Northern Ireland on a Brendan Vacations tour

Best of Ireland and Scotland - Signature, 15 days

  1. Day 7 Off to Donegal and on to Derry/Londonderry

    Donegal Visit · Londonderry City Tour

    Stay: City Hotel Derry · Meals: Breakfast

  2. Day 8 Admire the Giant’s Causeway and on to Belfast

    Visit Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland · Discover the story of the Titanic at the visitor attraction in Belfast

    Stay: AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast · Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 9 Cross the Irish Sea to Glasgow

    Belfast City Tour

    Stay: Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre · Meals: Breakfast

4 days in Northern Ireland on an Insight Vacations tour

Country Roads of Ireland - End in Belfast, 12 days

  1. Day 9 Explore Derry/Londonderry

    Londonderry City Tour

    Stay: Maldron Hotel Derry · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  2. Day 10 Walk in the Giant’s Steps

    Visit Giant's Causeway · Ballygally Orientation · Ballygally Celebration Dinner

    Stay: Ballygally Castle · Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

  3. Day 11 The Antrim Coast to Belfast

    See Carrickfergus Castle · Belfast City Tour

    Stay: Titanic Hotel · Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 12 Depart Belfast

    Meals: Breakfast

4.6 out of 5 from 13,020 traveler reviewsThe average of the 18 rated tours that visit Northern Ireland, from the tour brands’ own scores.

Often paired with Northern Ireland

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Towns, parks and sights in Northern Ireland

Antrim Coast · Ballygally · Belfast · Derry/Londonderry · Giant's Causeway

Questions about Northern Ireland

What is the cheapest month for a tour of Northern Ireland?

January 2027 has the lowest current price for a guided tour of Northern Ireland, from $1,395 per person, twin share.

What is the cheapest month for a cruise to Northern Ireland?

April 2027 has the lowest current fare among the cruises that visit Northern Ireland, from $131 per person per night.

How warm is Northern Ireland in July?

In July the average high around Belfast is 66°F and the average low is 52°F, with about 3.4 inches of rain in the month.

How warm is Northern Ireland in January?

In January the average high around Belfast is 45°F and the average low is 34°F, with about 3.1 inches of rain in the month.

Which month has the most rain in Northern Ireland?

August, with about 4.0 inches around Belfast. The driest month is April, with about 2.0 inches.

What is the main airport for Northern Ireland?

Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast.

What time zone is Northern Ireland in?

At Belfast the time is United Kingdom Time (UTC+0, UTC+1 with daylight saving).

Packages and deals in Northern Ireland

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