Cork

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MV Celebrity Eclipse and MV Independence of the Seas in Cobh, Port of Cork, Ireland's only dedicated cruise berth (c) Port of Cork

Cork

The sheltered deepwater of the Port of Cork is the natural entry point to many of Ireland's principal visitor attractions.Today Cork plays host many of the world's luxurious cruise liners which bring on average 80,000 passengers to the region per annum. Cobh, which is Ireland's only dedicated cruise berth is capable of handling some of the largest liners afloat today. Over the last twenty years the Port of Cork has invested up to €10 million in the cruise facilties at Cobh and today welcomes up to 50 or more liners each year.
A cruise call to the Port of Cork provides passengers and crew with the ulitmate cruise experience - a facinating combination of pursuits from history to archaelogy, flora and fauna, golf, hillwalking, horse riding, beatuiful gardens, castles, period houses, shopping or simply relaxing with friendly and hospitable people.
Once experienced a return visit is inevitable.

Port attractions

Kinsale, Cork City, Blarney
Experience of the fishing/sailing village of Kinsale and visiting the legendary Blarney castle and Cork City.
Jameson Distillery
Explore the Jameon Experience Distillery in Midleton. A tour of Midleton Distillery is a journey through the history of Irish whiskey, ending with a tasting session.
Cobh Town
Cobh Queenstown Heritage Centre, St Colemans Cathedral, Cobh Museum, the Titanic Walking Trail, Spike Island, harbour boats trips, fishing and walking plus so much more within the town centre.
Waterford Crystal & Bunratty Castle
Visit the famous Waterford Crystal Exhibition Centre and Bunratty Castle Co. Clare.

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Port facts

Nautical information

Max. Length For Berth, M:

360

Max. Draught, M:

12.5

More Info Draught:

Max. Air Draught, M:

More Info Air Draught:

no restriction

No. Of Quays:

Quay Length Total, M:

1030

Quay Depth, M:

13.4

Anchorage Available:

yes

Anchorage Compulsory:

Passenger Terminal:

on request

Pilotage Compulsary:

yes

Tugs Available:

yes

Bunkering:

yes

Tidal Movement/range, M:

Water:

yes

Ships Tenders Allowed:

yes

Garbage Disposal:

yes

Airport Distance, Km:

City Centre Distance, Km:

Sustainability

Are ships allowed burn HFO using:

On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:

LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:

Supplying alternative fuels:

Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:

Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

OPS (Onshore Power System)

Shore power within the next 5 years

Requirements

Defined Compatibility Assessment process for each berth and ship combination to IEC/IEEE 80005-1

Information/documentation from the ship for the port before the first connection

Additional requirements for first-time connectio/max. duration between connections before process reapplies

Connection Time

Connection time from all fast to full operational SSE (Shore Side Electricity)

Disconnection time

Uninterrupted power supply guaranteed by shore power provider whilst connected

Restrictions / Penalties / Insurance

Weather conditions/restrictions/other limitations for safe use of SSE

Penalties in case of failure to connect by the ship: weather/itinerary changes/technical issues

Insurance covering any potential damage caused by the SSE

Port Fees

Utility standard/usage fees in addition to kWh rate

Tax/duty fees applicable

Other fees related to shore power

Useful Information

Discounts/incentives linked to shore power usage

Berthing policy linked to shore power usage

Confirmation time of the vessel for planned shore power usage before ETA

Cork

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Cork

Port attractions

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Port facts

Nautical information

Sustainability

Passengers

Calls

Passengers by Source in 2023

Calls 2023

Onshore Power

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