Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - 17:35 by ce-press
Located on the Isle of Anglesey, the Port of Holyhead is the gateway to North Wales and Snowdonia. A warm welcome can be found right at the quayside on every cruise call, explained Jane Owen, cruise executive Visit Wales. Coach parking is available at the quayside and a free shuttle bus for passenger and crew runs from the port to the town centre and shopping area.
Holyhead is a 24-hour, deepwater, lock-free port. It is one of the UK’s busiest ferry ports. Security complies entirely with the ISPS code. There are two berths suitable for cruiseships, the Orthios Jetty and Refit berth. The former is 300m maximum length with a depth of 11m and the latter is 110m in length and 4.6m in depth. The maximum size of vessel to come alongside the Orthios is Golden Princess (289m length) and on the Refit berth, Hebridean Sky (90m length).
There is a terminal located on the Orthios berth and is equipped with free wifi, toilets and a visitor information room with maps and pamphlets.
There is also an anchorage point available for vessels over 300m with tender action through the marina. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 40m in length with 24hrs notice required. Bunkering and water are available as well as garbage and waste disposal if requested via the agent.
North Wales is a diverse and unique destination catering for all ages and abilities with something for everyone including stately homes, castles, gardens, golf and adventure activities. Examples include world heritage Caernarfon Castle, the Snowdon mountain railway, the longest zipline in Europe at Zipworld, a series of trampolines in a subterranean setting at Bounce Below, Plas Cadnant hidden gardens and Portmerion created by artist Clough Williams-Ellis in 1925.
