bear59 Posted May 4, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Planning a day tour to the giant causeway while visiting Belfast. I was considering two companies. Odyssey tours or McCombs tours? Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted May 4, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 4, 2016 We did Odyssey and really enjoyed our tour (Causeway, Titanic Museum, Bushmill Distillery) Contact info: Jim Monaghan Odyssey Coach Tours Winners of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2014. info@odysseycoachtours.co.uk http://www.odysseycoachtours.co.uk Tel:+44 02890 240300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 5, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 5, 2016 We did Odyssey and really enjoyed our tour (Causeway, Titanic Museum, Bushmill Distillery) Contact info: Jim Monaghan Odyssey Coach Tours Winners of the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award 2014. info@odysseycoachtours.co.uk http://www.odysseycoachtours.co.uk Tel:+44 02890 240300 That's a good itenery causeway is fab of weather is good bring a sweater as its exposed and a light breeze can be a gale force winds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 6, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 6, 2016 We used Jim Monaghan's Odyssey Tours in September and spent some time with Jim during and post tour. He is a great operator and a good guy, if you can possibly book in one of his smaller vans rather than a 42 pax coach that would be money well invested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 6, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 6, 2016 I think the causeway and mini city tour are probably the best combo. Leaving the Titanic museum/quarter for another trips as it needs a decent amount of time and quite hard to do without rushing if you head up the causeway first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted May 6, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 6, 2016 We did Odyssey and it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthebalcony Posted May 6, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 6, 2016 We used the hop on/off bus and saw everything in Belfast! We had a live commenter who was excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boykin Posted May 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2016 We are thinking of doing the Titanic Museum and the Belfast Castle. Anyone have ideas of the easiest way to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted May 9, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 9, 2016 We have been to Belfast twice. The Odyssey tour to the Giant's Causeway, Rope Bridge and more (included city tour) was by far the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 9, 2016 We are thinking of doing the Titanic Museum and the Belfast Castle. Anyone have ideas of the easiest way to do this? Taxi to the titanic quarter, museum and walking tour. taxi to castle and back or do the castle first. There is a shuttle to town center and there is a tourist guide for the buses http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/downloads/BelfastByMetro.pdf Taxis would be more efficient use of time and if you fill one then not that much pp. The Titanic museum and walking tour use up a lot of time to do properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 10, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Another alternative http://www.belfasttours.com friend did it last week said it was good she did the Murial one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted May 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Taxi to the titanic quarter, museum and walking tour. taxi to castle and back or do the castle first. There is a shuttle to town center and there is a tourist guide for the buses http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/downloads/BelfastByMetro.pdf Taxis would be more efficient use of time and if you fill one then not that much pp. The Titanic museum and walking tour use up a lot of time to do properly. Thanks for the link to the Belfast metro busses. Fine print indicates that senior citizens ride the busses for free. If US citizens are eligible, that would be me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruisesoon Posted May 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2016 This is a view of the Belfast pier and looking ahead to the Titanic museum forward left: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Thanks for the link to the Belfast metro busses. Fine print indicates that senior citizens ride the busses for free. If US citizens are eligible, that would be me! You need a local government bus pass though my dad who is southern Irish has gotten some free travel on the busses in Belfast due to nice drivers ask the driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judymag Posted May 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2016 You need a local government bus pass though my dad who is southern Irish has gotten some free travel on the busses in Belfast due to nice drivers ask the driver This should help didn't realise my dad was entitled to it in the north https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/60senior-smartpass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 18, 2016 #16 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lovely photos but from this year most of the ships are docking on the other side of the Lough. (Airport Road West - near Heron Road). Consider this if you are getting buses etc. If you are on a smaller ship then sometimes they will use the one above. If you are on a big ship, then it'll be airport road. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteymil Posted May 18, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lovely photos but from this year most of the ships are docking on the other side of the Lough. (Airport Road West - near Heron Road). Consider this if you are getting buses etc. If you are on a smaller ship then sometimes they will use the one above. If you are on a big ship, then it'll be airport road. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Is there a way to confirm where our ship is coming in. When I check all the links online it says Belfast harbor. Someone is meeting us, so is there anywhere I can be precise about where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare insidecabin Posted May 18, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Lovely photos but from this year most of the ships are docking on the other side of the Lough. (Airport Road West - near Heron Road). Consider this if you are getting buses etc. If you are on a smaller ship then sometimes they will use the one above. If you are on a big ship, then it'll be airport road. Are they going to beef up the local transport eg Increase the 26a service on ship days or do shuttles to Titanic/city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Hey, yes - they usually do increase them. You could try contacting Belfast Harbour on Social Media. (Ps to be honest a taxi into the city isn't much more expensive than the bus - £6-7, if that) Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 18, 2016 #20 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Some info on here but a lot TBC https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/cruise-schedule/ Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peteymil Posted May 18, 2016 #21 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Some info on here but a lot TBC https://www.belfast-harbour.co.uk/cruise-schedule/ Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Yes, I checked that website but it does not tell you specifically where the ships are coming in. I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere to get more specific information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubblesqueaker Posted May 21, 2016 #22 Share Posted May 21, 2016 It updates 2-3 days before. Belfast Harbour are on both Twitter and Facebook so you could send them a message and ask them. That's as specific as it gets. One point to note is to keep an eye as the dock might change. This doesn't happen too often but the Eclipse was in yesterday and it was changed at 10pm the night before. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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