After Kirkwall, Scotland, our next port brought us back to Belfast, a city we’d already visited twice before.

Having been here before twice — and having seen the countryside the first time driving through the Glens, the North Coast, and the Giant’s Causeway, and the second time touring the Titanic Museum — this visit was all about the city itself. We took our own walk around Belfast, did some shopping, and had lunch. Belfast is a very walkable city.

Getting Into the City

That said, the cruise port is a bit of a distance from the center. Both this time and last time in Belfast, we used the port shuttles for a minimal fee. They run back and forth to the city center all day.

A Walk Through Belfast

Some random photos of our walk through the city, including a stop at St. George’s Market.

St. Anne’s Cathedral

And of course, a stop at St. Anne’s Cathedral. If you follow our travels, there is rarely a church we pass that we do not enter. They all have such character and history, each one unique in its own way.

Lunch at Mourne’s Seafood Bar

We wrapped up our walk at Mourne’s Seafood Bar for some fresh, delicious oysters, mussels with shallots and cream, and some chili lime calamari. Of course, a nice cold draught to go with it. The restaurant is very centrally located, but it’s small and very popular — if you don’t want to miss it, make a reservation.

Quick Tips for Belfast

• Take the port shuttle into the city — it’s a minimal fee and runs back and forth to the city center all day, which beats the walk from the port.
• Make time for St. George’s Market on your walk through the city.
• Step into St. Anne’s Cathedral even if you’re just passing by — it’s worth the detour.
• Book ahead at Mourne’s Seafood Bar — it’s centrally located but small and popular, so a reservation is the way to go.

Next up: London.