Croeso i Gymru! Welcome to Wales!
If you're arriving in Holyhead on a cruise ship between April and September 2025, there are plenty of excursions into North Wales to choose from, with mountains, coast, a long history and lots to do. This guide will help you make the most of your visit, with a list of the cruise ships calling at Holyhead, the places worth seeing, and how to book a day tour.
Cruise Ship Schedule from April to September 2025
Here are the cruise ships arriving at Holyhead this season:
Viking Vela - 15 April 2025, 25 April 2025, 4 July 2025, 14 July 2025, 29 August 2025, 8 September 2025, 26 September 2025
Celebrity Eclipse - 2 May 2025, 9 June 2025, 8 August 2025
CFC Renaissance - 7 May 2025
SAGA Spirit of Discovery - 9 May 2025
Viking Sky - 11 May 2025, 24 July 2025, 3 August 2025
Regal Princess - 13 May 2025, 28 August 2025
Oceania Vista - 31 May 2025
Viking Jupiter - 4 June 2025, 12 July 2025, 30 July 2025, 9 August 2025
Viking Saturn - 11 June 2025, 16 August 2025, 27 September 2025
Carnival Miracle - 22 June 2025, 4 August 2025
Emerald Princess - 6 July 2025
Ritz-Carlton Ilma - 10 July 2025
Viking Vesta - 23 July 2025, 2 August 2025
Seven Seas Navigator - 25 July 2025
Seven Seas Mariner - 7 August 2025
AIDAbella - 10 August 2025
Oceania Marina - 20 August 2025
Seven Seas Grandeur - 5 September 2025
Silver Dawn - 7 September 2025, 19 September 2025
What could a cruise ship excursion day tour look like?
Our tours can be fully customised to suit your needs. Here's an example of a possible itinerary for a one-day excursion from Holyhead:
Menai Bridge
The Menai Strait separates the island of Anglesey from mainland Wales and is known for its historic bridge and its scenery.
Cwm Idwal
A drive through the area with a short stop for the view. Cwm Idwal is in the national park, is known for its dramatic mountain scenery, and is the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales.
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and England and one of the country's best-known landmarks. We stop by Llyn Gwynant for the view.
Beddgelert
A pretty village whose history goes back to the 12th century, known for its walks along the Glaslyn river and its ice cream.
Caernarfon
Caernarfon Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Entry is £12.50, and we recommend allowing 1 to 1.5 hours.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
The village has the longest place name in Europe, and it's a popular stop for that reason alone.
South Stack
South Stack, on Holy Island, has a 200-year-old lighthouse and great views from the clifftops, and it's one of the most photographed spots in Wales.
Plan Your Day Tour
We offer a range of excursions covering these places and more, and we take care of the arrangements. We know the area well, so whether you're interested in history, nature or something more active, we'll make sure you have a good day.
For more information or to book, fill in the enquiry form below. We'll get back to you quickly to help plan your day in North Wales.
Enjoy your time in North Wales!
