Belfast Harbour's cruise ship terminal a step closer

The Caribbean Princess on one of her many visits to Belfast

By John Mulgrew

August 10 2017

A £15m cruise ship terminal to deal with Northern Ireland's surge in visitor numbers has inched closer to becoming a reality. Belfast Harbour submitted a planning application last year for a "multi-purpose facility for berthing of cruise ships" at Belfast Lough.

It is due to be discussed by Belfast City Council next week, before a decision is made by the Department for Infrastructure.

Luxury liners are worth £15m a year to the local economy.

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