Harland & Wolff Group's Belfast shipyard has joined Cruise Britain to enable it to connect and grow a world-class Centre of Excellence for Cruise in Belfast.

The Belfast shipyard is designed to expertly handle the world’s largest cruise ships within its drydocks and Northern Ireland is home to the leading interior outfitting contractors for major cruise ship conversions.

Cruise Britain is a joint initiative between British cruise ports and service providers such as ground handlers and port agents.

The organisation is focussed on raising the profile of Britain as a world-class cruise destination. Our membership-based organisation includes the network of British ports plus the service providers that combine to provide a seamless visitor experience.

Chair of Cruise Britain, Ian McQuade remarked: “We’re delighted to welcome new members to the Cruise Britain family as the association goes from strength to strength”