WEDNESDAY 1st August Day at sea en route to Dublin, Eire. Overnight berth alongside at Dublin.
THURSDAY 2nd August Morning – city tour of Dublin including visits to Dublin Castle and the National Museum of Ireland. Afternoon – free time in Dublin. Overnight sail to Dunmore East.
FRIDAY 3rd August Morning – tour of the Waterford Crystal Museum from Dunmore East. Afternoon – cruising to our overnight anchorage.
SATURDAY 4th August Morning – tour of Clear Island with a local guide.
Afternoon – walks and strolls at Castletownbere. Overnight berth alongside at Castletownbere.
SUNDAY 5th August
Morning – visit to Bantry House from Bantry Bay.
Afternoon – free time in Bantry, cruising in the late afternoon to our overnight anchorage.
MONDAY 6th August Morning – cruising Skellig Michael and the islands.
Afternoon – visit to Valentia Island including the Old School House and the Skellig Experience Museums.
TUESDAY 7th August Walks ashore from Schull. Strollers ashore at Schull with lunch at an Irish pub.
WEDNESDAY 8th August Morning – walk at Kinsale with a local guide.
Afternoon – city tour of Cork, rejoining the ship in Cobh, with an evening cocktail reception at the Maritime Museum, Cobh. Overnight berth alongside at Cork.
THURSDAY 9th August Disembarkation in Cork.
Including 2 Gala Dinners
Scheduled flights are included in the cruise tariff from selected UK airports to Glasgow at the start of the cruise and from Cork to selected UK airports at the end of the cruise.
* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected
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Dublin
With its mix of urban cool, lush parkland, sweeping coastline and hip designer boutiques, Dublin pulsates with energy while still retaining a warm, laid-back atmosphere. One of Europe’s most thrilling capitals, it offers all you could want from a city break with history, culture and more pubs than you’ll know what to do with
Country - Republic of Ireland Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 11kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Dublin writers museum, Ha'penny Bridge, The Spire, Oscar Wilde House, Ardgillan Demense
Anchorage
At the base of the Chugach Mountains in the shadow of a towering glacier and surrounded by snowcapped peaks, the tiny town of Whittier is the gateway to the spectacular Prince William Sound and the city of Anchorage. Whittier exists on thriving fishing and tourism industries. Its 290 residents enjoy a near wilderness state, as it was inaccessible by road until 2000.
Country - USA (Alaska) Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from port to Airport - 8kms Currency - US Dollar (USD)
Places of Interest Prince William Sound, Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, Rail service to Denali
Bantry
The austere beauty of the Emerald Island with its mountains and lakes, moors and meadow landscapes touches the eye and the soul. So it is no surprise that the panorama road Ring of Kerry is regarded as one of Europe's most beautiful coast roads or that the magnificent Lake District of Killarney in the middle of one of Ireland's oldest oak forests moves the hearts of some.
Country - Ireland Distance from port to City - N/A tance to Airport - N/A Currency -
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Cork
Despite its small town hospitality, Cork is Ireland's second largest city and your gateway to romantic Ireland. Rich farmlands and river valleys define the countryside. And although Cork's most famous attraction is the legendary Blarney Stone, there are over 100 heritage and cultural sites of significance covering over 600 miles of spectacular coastline.
Country - Republic of Ireland Distance from port to City - 25kms Distance from port to Airport - 33kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Elizabeth Fort, St Finbarr's Cathedral, Shandon Church
Cobh
Cobh is Ireland’s most famous port. The Heritage Center is housed in the old railroad station that was once the terminus for the 2.5 million Irish boarding ships bound for America. There are numerous displays explaining the flight of the Irish and their perilous journeys to the “new world.” The Cobh Heritage Center also houses interesting displays about the Steamships Titanic and Lusitania.
Country - Republic of Ireland Distance from port to City - 0kms Distance from Port to Airport - 102kms Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest St. Colman's Cathedral, The Lusitania Memorial, The Titanic Memorial, Fota Island
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Hebridean Island Cruises
Hebridean Island Cruises has been setting the benchmark for luxury cruising since 1989. Featuring some of the finest Privately Escorted Tours, our small, five star luxury cruise ship – Hebridean Princess – affords our guests the highest standards of luxury cruise ship accommodation, together with a level of service from an almost forgotten era.
Each all-inclusive cruise is carefully planned by our own highly experienced researchers, whose brief is to capture the cultural essence and historical significance of each port of call.
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Hebridean Princess
The highlands and islands of Scotland, her lochs and remote mainland areas are all accessible from the luxurious comfort of Hebridean Princess.
Carrying just 49 guests, Hebridean Princess has an enviable reputation for exceptional service, fine food and wine and the very warm welcome extended by our dedicated crew of 38. She has thirty spacious, elegant and well-appointed cabins, 11 designed especially for the single traveller.
Over the course of eighteen seasons, we have taken pleasure in sharing our local knowledge with passengers, and in introducing them to some of the most striking locations in Europe. Romantic castles; tranquil, spectacular lochs; wide open spaces and seldom-visited anchorages. A selection of "Footloose" cruises caters for most walking abilities with a range of guided walks in the hills and mountains, seashores and lochs, with the promise of a nip of whisky and a fine and hearty meal back on board.
