Port of Holyhead
Located on the Isle of Anglesey, the Port of Holyhead is the gateway to North Wales and Snowdonia. A warm welcome and local entertainment can be found right at the quayside on every cruise call. Passengers and crew can use the dedicated internet suite free of charge or browse in the gift shop for locally-made crafts and gifts. The friendly and helpful tourist information team is available on the quayside to provide visitor information and itinerary planning; ensuring visitors can make the most of their stay. Coach parking is available at the quayside and a free shuttle bus runs from the Port of Holyhead to the town centre and shopping area for cruise-ship passengers and crew.
Holyhead is a 24 hour, deep water, lock-free port. One of the UK's busiest ferry ports, security complies entirely with the ISPS code. The Port is covered by a sophisticated digitally recorded CCTV system and is regularly inspected by Government Maritime Security Inspectors. There is an anchorage point available for vessels over 300 metres with tender action through the Marina – for further information.
Ports
| Cruise Jetty | |
|---|---|
| Length | 300m |
| Beam | No Restriction |
| Draught | 10m |
| Approx. DWT | 100,000t |
| Pilotage & Towage | Compulsory on demand |
| Waste Disposal | Yes |
| ISPS | Yes |
| Bunkering & Fresh Water | Yes |
| Stevedoring For Stores | Yes |
| Inner Harbour | |
|---|---|
| Length | 100m |
| Beam | No Restriction |
| Draught | 4m |
| Approx. DWT | 2500t |
| Pilotage & Towage | Compulsory on demand 40m+ |
| Waste Disposal | Yes |
| ISPS | Yes |
| Bunkering & Fresh Water | Yes |
| Stevedoring For Stores | Yes |
Location
Nearest Airport:
- Valley: 8km / 5 miles
- Manchester: 195km / 122 miles
Nearest Train Station:
- 400 metres
Distance to Town Centre:
- 0.8 km / 0.5 miles
Security
Holyhead Port is one of the UK's busiest ferry ports and therefore its security complies entirely with the ISPS code. The Port is regularly inspected by Government Maritime Security Inspectors.
Contact
John Goddard
Harbour Master
Stena Line Ports Limited, Stena House, Port Control, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1DQ
Tel: +44 (0)1407 606878
Michael Coates
Deputy Harbour Master
Stena Line Ports Limited, Stena House, Port Control, Holyhead, Anglesey, LL65 1DQ
Tel: +44 (0)1407 606775
Mobile: +44 (0) 7540 540545
Cadw
Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service and looks after over 130 historic monuments in Wales. The travel trade can access discounts on admission to these magnificent sites by contacting Cadw’s commercial team and registering for the Cadw Tour Operator Scheme, all details on the Cadw website Travel Trade | Cadw (gov.wales)
