Kinsale Harbour confirms at least six cruise calls for next season
The County Cork destination is set to receive two more cruise ship visits than during its recent summer season, with further growth expected in 2027.
At least six cruise ship visits have been confirmed for Kinsale Harbour’s next season, an increase of two compared with this year. The recent summer season brought four ships to the harbour town, with a combined passenger capacity of about 1,100.
Three of the four vessels were operated by Ponant Cruises. L’Austral visited with 264 passengers and 145 crew, while Le Bellot carried 184 passengers and 118 crew. Le Lyrial, the largest of the three at 10,944 tons, arrived with 245 passengers and 145 crew.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa also called at Kinsale, carrying 408 passengers and 285 crew. At least two additional cruise calls are expected in 2027, according to the reported schedule outlook.