IFR 104 C
Northern Ireland
Route
Antwerp – Belfast/Northern Ireland – Antwerp or similar
Duration
About 6-7 days
Departures
Weekly
About the vessel
Container vessel, built 2008, German shipping company, international ship command, 11,050 tons dead-weight, length 140 m, width 22 m, speed 18 kn, container capacity 974 TEU, video/TV/DVD
Cabins
Owner single cabin, shower/WC, seating area, refrigerator, HiFi system, C-deck, view partly open (partly blocked by chimney).
Comments
The Scheldt trip of several hours alone is an experience.
In Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, you can delve deep into the history of the RMS Titanic, which was built here in the early 20th century. In the Titanic Quarter, the renovated shipyard, her story is told.
Shore leave in Belfast may be possible only with safety shoes.
There are generous times for bridge access for passengers.
In Antwerp, take a certified cab to the ship, cost about €140 each way.
An ETA is required to enter the UK and must be applied for via gov.uk or the relevant app. In Antwerp, take a taxi to the terminal.
Age limit: 79 years.
Shore leave
Berthing time in Belfast approx. 36 hours
Documents
Passport and ETA for the United Kingdom
Vaccinations
Covid 19 (3/3)
Passage prices
€ 686.00 single cabin “Owner”
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
20,- € per person plus cab costs
Deviation insurance
€ 95.00 per person up to 75 years. 76-79 years € 125.00
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Ireland
- A cargo ship voyage: Rotterdam–Dublin–Waterford–Rotterdam
I travelled from 3rd to 11th June 2026 aboard a container ship from Rotterdam to Rotterdam via Dublin and Waterford.
Right from my first exchanges with Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer, I could see just how professional this company was: prompt replies to my questions, accurate documentation, regular updates on the departure date, and efficient coordination with the taxi for boarding.
My stay on board was...
>> more... - Dear Mme Pfeiffer,
we arrived at home yesterday.
I want to thank you for this very nice journey.
The MV Gerd arrived to Antwerp, berth 913, on March 1st as expected and we embarked at once, but it restarted only on March 4th in the morning. It was not in our intention, but we used this delay to visit Antwerp. MV Gerd was alongside the quay just next to the cathedral so it was easy. It’s a beautiful and rich city ((the center).
In Ireland, we were only in Belfast...
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Northern Europe
Good morning Katharina and all the team,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful trip.
Captain and all the crew are wonderful.
And thank you also for your responsiveness and professionalism.
I will definitely take another trip and will contact you with pleasure.
Thank you and have a great summer.
- Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more... - Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more...
