Having previously visited the HMS Belfast, a WW2 Town-class light cruiser in London, and having had an excellent time, I was quite excited to relive the experience on the HMS Caroline while visiting Belfast. We arrived around 11 am and received a friendly welcome from the man at the desk, who provided us with audio guides. We chose to visit on a Saturday, expecting it to be somewhat busy; however, to our surprise, it was relatively quiet. This meant that throughout our visit, we had pretty much the run of the ship to ourselves. Before exploring the ship, there was a small museum dedicated to the history and restoration of the ship. Afterward, we boarded and watched a short, well-acted video covering the Battle of Jutland. Exploring the ship was made easy with the audio guides, and the restoration and recreation to a working WW1 ship has been done very well. There were plenty of fun, interactive, and educational points, and it seems like they’ve made a real effort to cater to less mobile people as well. We spent a good while here, and despite the weather turning against us, we had a great time and purchased a couple of souvenirs. I would absolutely recommend the HMS Caroline.

This is the last remaining ship from the world's largest naval battle, WW 1's Battle of Jutland. The audio guide brings the ship to life. It should be experienced by more people. It is only a short walk from Titanic Experience

This was a last minute idea but it turned out to be such a great day. The work that has been done makes this museum one of best I have been to, plus tickets valid for year so can go back again. Every level of ship just gave so much detail. Staff from reception throughout very pleasant. A fascinating journey back in time .

Definitely worth the modest admission charges to look round the only surviving warship from the battle of Jutland in 1916. The ship is located at the bottom end of the historic dockyard walk and has only recently reopened after the pandemic. It also looked like the museum had performed some restoration on it whilst closed as the ship was very well presented. It was easy to get around the vessel and to follow the 'push to hear' audio buttons. There are also lifts installed for those who may struggle with the steepness of some the ships steps. There are some excellent interactive displays, for young and old - I quite liked the 'try your hand at breaking the code' one. Disaster! There is a nice cafeteria also on board serving good food. I enjoyed sitting in the old mess hall on the lower deck. Unusual location for a welcome coffee and cake. The staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Not overpriced at all and definitely worth a look round.

Royal Navy’s sole survivor of The Battle of Jutland this battleship has been restored to become a floating museum. It was a fantastic place to visit and the museum audio guides were easy to use and extremely informative. There are 3 lifts allowing the disabled visitors to access most of the ship. No rushing around you take it at your own pace

Excellent visit to a WWI warship. A great combination of original 1916 fixtures, restored fixtures and interactive devices for the younger generation. Lots of information on the men who sailed and fought the ship and their living conditions. Don't think I would have liked hammocks. Seemed like access to all parts of the ship from the engine room with the original turbines to the living quarters, to the bridge and to the fighting stations. Great introductory video/audio on the Battle of Jutland, very moving at times. Very friendly staff and pleasant mess for a coffee and hot dog.

Visited on Thursday 07th September 2023 having arrived from our overnight cruise I got a free shuttle bus into Belfast City Centre and then walked through the Maritime Mile to the second oldest commissioned ship in the Royal Navy and sole survivor from the Battle of Jutland, British Light Cruiser HMS Caroline. The entry cost of £11 was great value, and the welcome by the reception desk was very appreciated. I purchased the guidebook too which was also very reasonable. The self-guided tour included audio descriptions triggered from fixed points both on the ship and in the room which detail the ship's history. Once on the ship there is an initial stunning film which depicts some of the scenes from the Battle of Jutland and the timeline from the engagement. Each section includes fascinating insights into the lives of those who served and an engine section AV presentation that is quite intimidating but brilliantly shows how uncomfortable it must of been to work in such conditions. There is a cafe on board which I didn't make use of but looked decent enough. I can't recommend a visit more.

An excellent visit and well worth the money! Arrived for the morning for the guided tour on a Sunday morning. Chap on the desk was lovely and welcoming and said I could start on the guided tour after I had seen the introductory video in the next room, which was about the Battle of Jutland featuring the ship. Excellent graphics with brilliant sound and video quality, really was immersive. Following this I was led round the rest of the ship by a knowledgeable chap called Chris (I think that was his name!). We visited the officers and crew quarters, deck of the stern, communications room, and even the engine room, which included surround sound of what it was like to be down in such a room - very loud! Chris encouraged questions and explained life on board the ship and how different areas changed over time. There was also a café and a small shop which he kindly offered to open up for me before his next tour. Really enjoyable experience all round. Interactives were present in one of the rooms also! As it was winter we weren't able to visit the bridge due to safety reasons which I totally understand. It's clear a lot of effort has been put into making parts of the ship as accessible as possible which is wonderful, usually this isn't the case on many museum ships or obvious reasons but somehow they made it work for most areas! Be aware though there are some areas which are quite tight to walk through due to overhead beams, bulkhead doors etc but hopefully you will expect that anyway when visiting. Would love to visit again for such a unique experience. In terms of locality, this is at the very end of the Maritime mile, about a 10 minute walk north from the Titanic museum. There are some small signs directing you over to its location, although there could be a few more further south at the beginning of the mile and round the Titanic quarter. If in doubt, there is a really good cheap bus (G2) service which takes you right near its location from the city centre - a 15 minute journey.

Very informative tour led by Ed- we felt this was just the right length of time and in sufficient (but not overwhelming) detail to get a feel for what life was like aboard. He was very engaging and responsive to questions, and we got to see many areas of the ship. All in all, a great way to spend some time while in Belfast and well worth the money.

Our visit to HMS Caroline in Belfast was an fun journey into naval history. As the last surviving ship from the Battle of Jutland in World War I, HMS Caroline holds a special place in maritime heritage in the UK. The ship's well-preserved interiors, including the mess decks, engine rooms, and captain's quarters, provided a fascinating glimpse into life at sea during the early 20th century. Learning about HMS Caroline's illustrious history, including its pivotal role in the Battle of Jutland, was both educational and deeply moving. The interactive exhibits and informative displays brought to life the bravery and sacrifice of the sailors who served aboard this remarkable ship. One of the highlights of our visit was exploring the various decks and compartments, from the gun turrets to the sick bay, and imagining the bustling activity that once filled the vessel during wartime. As we wandered through the corridors and listened to the stories of HMS Caroline's crew, we gained a newfound appreciation for the courage and resilience of those who served in the Royal Navy.