Cruise Ships

In the late 1980s Waterford began marketing itself as a 'port of call' for the growing numbers of modern cruise ships. The first cruise ship came to Waterford in August 1989 and the business has developed rapidly every since.

The finest cruise ships call at Waterford, adding a lot to the City as a tourist centre, the visitors avail of many attractions including the Waterford Crystal Visitor's Centre and the many golf courses in the region. There is an elegant association between Waterford Crystal and the Cruise Liners, both aspiring to luxury life style interests.

The Marina

 
Located between the Clyde and Adelphi Wharfs, this public facility has brought new life back on to the South Quays. The Marina was officially opened by the Mayor on the 19th July 1997 and proved to be such an outstanding success that it was extended in 1998.

The Marina and harbour, 2003 The marina consists of a line of floating pontoons tied to fixed piles and connected to the quayside by a single gangway which is controlled by security gates and a CCTV system. The new marina provides berthing facilities for 90 boats and is available all year round to both visitors and local boat owners.

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