Lagan Boat Company Titanic Boat Tour

Belfast's shipyard story from the water

This is a skippered sightseeing cruise on sheltered harbour water, so it is gentle rather than fast or bumpy. Over roughly an hour the skipper talks you through the sights aboard a small vessel, passing the Harland & Wolff cranes, the slipways where Titanic was built and launched, and the dry docks of the Titanic Quarter. The route runs near the Musgrave Channel, home to a seal colony, so you may spot seals on the day, but wildlife is never guaranteed. The boats can also be hired for parties and private charters. Wheelchair access and suitability for very young children are not confirmed, so contact the operator if that matters for your group.

Skippered harbour cruise Leaves Donegall Quay ~1 hour Titanic slipway & H&W cranes Seals (if you're lucky) Confirm it's running

Good to know before you go:

Operators like this add sunset cruises, special and seasonal sailings, and private charters and parties through the year. Timetables are seasonal and weather-dependent, so check the operator's own pages for current sailings, dates and prices before you travel.

What to bring

🧥Warm, windproof layersIt is always cooler and breezier out on the water — dress for it.

🧢A waterproofA bit of sea spray is all part of the adventure.

📷A cameraFor the wildlife, the coast and the castles seen from the sea.

🎫Your bookingMost trips need booking ahead — have the confirmation ready.

Everything before you go

Type

Skippered sightseeing cruise (Belfast harbour / River Lagan)

Departs from

Donegall Quay, near the Big Fish and Obel Tower, Belfast

Duration

Around 1 hour

What you may see

Harland & Wolff cranes, Titanic slipways and dry docks of the Titanic Quarter; you may see seals in the Musgrave Channel (never guaranteed)

Season

Seasonal and weather-dependent; more frequent in the warmer months

Booking

Advised - and confirm the service is currently running

Cost

Check current prices - fares change

Suitable for

Families who enjoy maritime history; wheelchair access and young-child suitability not confirmed - check with the operator

Parking

Not confirmed by operator; city-centre car parks nearby

Address

Donegall Quay (pontoon near the Big Fish), Belfast

Trading status

Not confirmed - recent reviews report the listing as closed and a cancelled booking; check directly before you travel

Questions

Before you go

Do I need to book?

Advised - and confirm the service is currently running

How much is it?

Check current prices - fares change

How long is the trip?

Around 1 hour

What might we see?

Harland & Wolff cranes, Titanic slipways and dry docks of the Titanic Quarter; you may see seals in the Musgrave Channel (never guaranteed)

When does it run?

Seasonal and weather-dependent; more frequent in the warmer months

Getting there

Lagan Boat Company Titanic Boat Tour departs from Donegall Quay, near the Big Fish and Obel Tower, Belfast. Not confirmed by operator; city-centre car parks nearby. Tap below for directions to the departure point.

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The story

About the trip

The Lagan Boat Company was established in 1998 and was among the first to tell the Titanic story from the water, sailing visitors past the Harland & Wolff shipyard where the ship was built and launched. For years it ran its Titanic Boat Tour from Donegall Quay aboard small vessels, with knowledgeable skippers providing the commentary that made the trip popular with families and visitors to Belfast.

The route is known for combining the Titanic connection with the working harbour you see today, including the seal colony in the nearby Musgrave Channel. Its current trading status is unconfirmed from recent reviews, so anyone planning a visit should check directly that tours are running before booking.