The picturesque town of Cobh is set to come alive once again in 2025 as the Port of Cork welcomes a dazzling array of cruise liners from around the world. Cobh, with its colourful waterfront, deep natural harbour, and historic charm, has long been a favourite stop for cruise passengers exploring the magic of Ireland’s southern shores. This year, the schedule is more exciting than ever, with ships ranging from intimate expedition vessels to floating resorts carrying thousands of passengers.

On April 13th, the town held a public ceremony at the Titanic Memorial in Pearse Square. The event, meticulously organized by Cobh Tourism, featured music, prayers, and the laying of wreaths to honor the memory of the 1,517 souls who perished when the RMS Titanic sank in 1912 after striking an iceberg. The Titanic, famously known as “the unsinkable ship,” had made its last port of call at Cobh, then known as Queenstown, before heading towards its fate in the North Atlantic.