Belfast Bay Cruise with Lobster Rolls: Small Group Experience

Arrive by boat to a private dock for fresh lobster rolls and live demos

A small-group cruise on Belfast Bay aboard a classic wooden lobster boat, limited to six guests, with a VIP dockside stop at Young's Lobster Pound for a live lobster demonstration and an iconic lobster roll served on board. The pace is unhurried and shaped around your group and the day's conditions. An English-speaking guide leads the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Belfast Bay Cruise and Lobster Experience

• Board classic wooden lobster boat
• Cruise to Young’s Lobster Pound
• Step ashore for VIP lobster demo
• Explore working waterfront and ask questions
• Pick up lobster roll or meal
• Return to boat and continue cruise
• Enjoy food on board

The experience

How do you get out on the water without joining a crowded tour? This cruise runs on a working lobster boat, the kind locals use, not a generic sightseeing vessel. The boat holds a maximum of six guests, which means the pace stays relaxed and the guide can shape the experience around what your group wants to do and how the water looks on the day you're there. Bottled water is included, and the whole outing runs about 90 minutes.

The centerpiece is a private dockside arrival at Young's Lobster Pound, where you step ashore away from the crowds. A live lobster demonstration shows you how the seafood is handled, sized, and prepared: the kind of working knowledge that makes the meal make sense. Then you pick up one of their iconic lobster rolls (or another choice from their menu) and head back to the boat to eat it on the water while the cruise continues. There's time to explore the working waterfront, ask questions, and take in the scene before you board again.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• an iconic Young's lobster roll served with chips.
• a live lobster demonstration at Young's Lobster Pound.
• a VIP dockside arrival away from the crowds.
• an English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Back and Forth

Is this one for you?The boat departs from Belfast's working waterfront, so you don't need a car to reach it. If you're staying in town or arrived without one, you can walk or take a short cab ride to the dock. The small group size and flexible pace mean the experience shapes itself around your group's mood and the water conditions on the day, rather than sticking to a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens at Young's Lobster Pound when we arrive by boat?

Young's Lobster Pound is a working seafood operation on the Belfast waterfront. When your boat pulls in at their private dock, you step ashore for a live lobster demonstration where you'll see how lobsters are handled, sized, and prepared. You get time to explore, ask questions, and then pick up your meal (the iconic Young's lobster roll comes with chips) before returning to the boat to eat it while cruising.

How many people will be on the boat with us?

The maximum group size is six guests, so it stays intimate and personal. The small size also means the guide can adjust the pace and route based on what your group wants and how conditions look on the day.

What's included in the price, and what do we need to bring?

Bottled water and an iconic Young's lobster roll with chips are included. The experience lasts about 90 minutes. You don't need to bring anything special. Wear layers since you'll be on the water, and bring a camera if you want photos of the working waterfront.