Dublin cruises, Ireland

Departing Dublin port, your 2¼ hour drive will take you across the border into Northern Ireland and on to Belfast City.

At the Titanic Quarter, a visit to the state-of-the-art ‘Titanic Belfast’ provides a fascinating insight into the tragic liner. Special effects, full-scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features reveal the Titanic story. Explore the 9 large galleries on a self-guided audio tour and if time permits, you can also view the slipways where the Titanic was launched or relax in one of the restaurants.

Afterwards, enjoy a panoramic drive of Belfast city taking in the main sights of Northern Ireland’s largest city, including the Grand Opera House, the Albert Memorial and the majestic renaissance-style Belfast City Hall which houses the Titanic Memorial in its grounds. A photo stop will be made at the political wall murals at the Protestant Shankill Road and the Catholic Falls Road, both of which are a poignant reminder of Belfast’s turbulent past.

There will be free time allowed in the city centre for you to purchase lunch and perhaps do some shopping, before the return journey to Dublin.

Essential information

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. The visit to Titanic Belfast is a self-guided audio tour. There are lifts to all of the 6 floors and guests will have around 2 hours in total at the attraction.

Embark on a journey to the historic city of Dublin, a city tour will take you round the Dublin’s main sights, including the Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam, Old Parliament House, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christchurch Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral, before visiting the home of the famous brew – Guinness.

The Guinness Storehouse is located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery. It is a dramatic story that began over 250 years ago and ends in ‘Gravity’, the sky bar, which has astonishing views of Dublin. The ‘Guinness adventure’ begins the moment you walk through the door and into the building’s giant, pint-shaped heart of glass. Find out how the drink that carries Arthur Guinness’s name has travelled around the world.

After your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the world famous stout. There will also be time to shop in the Guinness Store, where you’ll find the world’s greatest selection of Guinness memorabilia.

Essential information

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Entrance into the Brewery itself is not permitted. There are several stairs to negotiate within the Guinness Storehouse. Please note that your visit to the Guinness Storehouse is self guided and due to its popularity can become busy. On Sundays and bank holidays there may be alcohol purchasing restrictions in the brewery gift shop.

Your scenic drive through County Wicklow into Wicklow Mountains National Park will take you past mountains, through lush glens and by pretty lakes, which all combine to create a naturally beautiful backdrop.

On arrival in Glendalough, you’ll visit one of the most important monastic sites in Ireland. The early Christian monastic settlement was founded by St Kevin in the 6th century and consists of a number of monastic remains. One of Europe’s finest examples of Round Tower architecture can be found here, as well as a cathedral, stone church and decorated crosses. Admire the picturesque setting as you take a guided tour around the scattered monastic ruins.

Afterwards, your scenic drive continues to Enniskerry, where a stop will be made for you to enjoy refreshments of tea or coffee and scones, at a local hotel.

On the return journey, enjoy more of the surrounding scenery as you head back to Dublin.

Essential information

This excursion will operate by coach and on foot. Approximately 1 hour is spent at the monastic ruins, the terrain in parts is uneven and gravelled. There are some steps without handrails to negotiate and extra caution is advised. A stop will be made on the return journey to take photos of the scenery.