Dún Laoghaire sets sail for another successful Cruise Ship Season
Over 80 cruise ships will call to Dún Laoghaire this year bringing a total of 128,000 passengers and 51,000 crew to the area and providing a significant boost to the local economy.
The first ship to arrive this season is the Viking Vela, her inaugural visit, with many more impressive vessels to follow. Dún Laoghaire Harbour was the second busiest Harbour in Ireland for cruise visits in the last year, only behind Cork/Cobh. The aim is to continue building on this success for the years ahead.
With 43% of passengers who tender ashore visiting Dún Laoghaire Town and the surrounding area, the cruise industry is continuing to generate significant income and create a range of job opportunities. The benefits of these cruise visits extend beyond the immediate tourism sector, contributing to the restoration of the historic Harbour.
Cruise Statistics for 2025
The 2025 cruise season surpasses last year when 71 cruise ships arrived with 107,113 passengers and 46,975 crew.
The ‘Regal Princess’ is the longest vessel to call, at 330m long. With a capacity of 3,592 passengers 1,205 crew. This ship is operated by Princess Cruises. Regal Princess will call 10 times this year.
Viking Cruises are once again top of the schedule with 18 visits this year, sending ships from their ocean going fleet. In second place are Norwegian Cruise Lines, visiting Dún Laoghaire 9 times this year. Twelve ships will make their inaugural call to Dún Laoghaire.
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