The Mini Cruises

With vessels linking Ireland to England and beyond, Stena Line serves up seafaring mini-breaks with ferries standing by to whisk guests to the bright lights and cultural hot spots of Belfast or Liverpool. Guests will also have a full day to shop, enjoy sightseeing and relaxation.

• 4-berth cabins fitted with ensuite facilities, desk area and complimentary Wi-Fi
• On-board restaurant, bar, cinema and lounges
• Teen Town offering latest video games
• Pets not allowed

Itinerary

Liverpool to Belfast Return Mini Cruise: departs Liverpool any Sun-Wed, returning from Belfast Mon-Thu until 17 Dec 2015

• 9pm Check-in Liverpool (Birkenhead)
• 10.30pm Depart Liverpool Port
• 6.30am Arrive Belfast Victoria Terminal 2
• 9pm Check-in Belfast Victoria Terminal 2
• 10.30pm Depart Belfast
• 6.30am Arrive Liverpool (Birkenhead)

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Belfast to Liverpool Return Mini Cruise: departs Belfast any Mon-Wed, returning from Liverpool Tue-Thu until 17 Dec 2015

• 9pm Check-in Belfast Victoria Terminal 2
• 10.30pm Depart Belfast
• 6.30am Arrive Liverpool (Birkenhead)
• 9pm Check-in Liverpool (Birkenhead)
• 10.30pm Depart Liverpool
• 6.30am Arrive Belfast VT2

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Groupon’s Guide to Belfast

Also known as the economic engine of Northern Ireland, Belfast is a cosmopolitan city combining a rich heritage with contemporary perks. Once the home of the Irish linen industry and the famous Harland and Wolff shipbuilders, Belfast is one of the most visited cities in Europe, boasting over 8 million visitors every year.

Guests can get a breath of fresh air with a stroll through the large number of parks and open spaces, while history enthusiasts may visit several historic sites, such as the Albert Memorial Clock, raised in the 19th century in Gothic style, or the famous Stormont Castle, the main meeting place of the country’s Executive. A short walk from the River Lagan and the Waterfront Hall, shopping seekers may find plenty of opportunities to buy traditional Irish products in St George’s Market, the last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast. Dining options are enriched by traditional bars where guests may have a taste of the local ales and wines, while the restaurants offer a wide variety of Irish specialties including the well-known Irish Stew, a famous dish dating back to the 19th century, made from lamb or mutton as well as potatoes, onions, and parsley.

Groupon’s Guide to Liverpool

To get a feel of the city’s past, travellers may head to the Merseyside Maritime Museum and The Beatles Story at Albert Dock.

Shopping enthusiasts may browse through the high-end stores in the city centre before enjoying a walk among the 100 cast-iron figures of artist Antony Gormley’s Another Place on Crosby beach. In spring, The Wavertree Botanic Park and Garden beckons with the scent of hundreds of flowers, while Liverpool’s docks entice with the largest single collection of Grade I listed buildings in England.