Foynes, Ireland

Cruise Port

Foynes

Port town in County Limerick, Ireland.

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Overview

Foynes is a cruise port in Ireland. It lies on the coast at approximately 52.611, -9.107.

About Foynes

Foynes is a town and major port in County Limerick in the midwest of Ireland, located at the edge of hilly land on the southern bank of the Shannon Estuary. The population of the town was 512 as of the 2022 census.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Foynes — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Foynes

Calafort Faing1
Calafort Faing1
Seaplanes at Foynes
Seaplanes at Foynes
County Limerick Foynes Flying Boat Museum
County Limerick Foynes Flying Boat Museum
Foynes Railway Station, Foynes, County Limerick, Ireland - geograph.org.uk - 334215
Foynes Railway Station, Foynes, County Limerick, Ireland - geograph.org.uk - 334215

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 19°C in Jul and coolest around 9°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
9°
4°
Feb
10°
5°
Mar
11°
4°
Apr
13°
5°
May
15°
8°
Jun
18°
11°
Jul
19°
13°
Aug
19°
13°
Sep
18°
12°
Oct
15°
10°
Nov
11°
7°
Dec
9°
5°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Foynes the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Foynes, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →