Cruise Line |
Silversea Cruises |
Ship |
Silver Wind |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
17 May 2021 |
Description |
14 Night Cruise sailing from London roundtrip onboard Silver Wind.
Springtime in the UK is perhaps the nicest time of year. Take advantage of the (hopefully) lovely weather to see sub-tropical flora in Scilly, history laden 13th century castles in Wales and the birth and resting place of the famous Book of Kells. Ireland’s legendary hospitality surely needs no introduction, while Scotland’s natural heritage will give you something to talk about for years to come. Just don’t forget your umbrella.
Highlights of this cruise:
London (Tower Bridge), England
London is an ancient city whose history greets you at every turn. If the city contained only its famous landmarks—the Tower of London or Big Ben—it would still rank as one of the world's top cities. But London is so much more. The foundations of London's character and tradition endure. The British bobby is alive and well. The tall, red, double-decker buses (in an updated model) still lumber from stop to stop. Then there's that greatest living link with the past—the Royal Family with all its attendant pageantry.
St Peter Port, Guernsey
Cobblestone streets, blooming floral displays, and tiny churches welcome you to this wonderfully pretty harbour. The town of St Peter Port is as pretty as they come, with glowing flower displays painting practically every street corner and window-ledge with colour. As the capital, and main port of Guernsey, St Peter Port puts all of the island’s gorgeous beaches, wonderful history and inspiring stories at your fingertips. Feel the gut punch of the midday gun firing at Castle Cornet, which stands guard over one of the world's prettiest ports. This 800-year-old, Medieval castle offers staggering views of the harbour from its imposing, craggy island location, and you can look out across to the looming shorelines of the other Channel Islands from its weathered battlements.
St Mary's (Isles Of Scilly), United Kingdom
Scattered 30 miles offshore from England’s most south-westerly point – Land’s End – the Isles of Scilly are home to rich wildlife, and green land sloping to powdery white beaches. The Isles of Scilly’s biggest island harbours around 1,600 people – roughly three-quarters of the total population - and is one of five occupied islands. Isolated and serene, life here hums along at its own pace in this archipelago's bubble, which enjoys the UK’s mildest climate, and some of its most spectacular beaches. Hugh Town is the centre of St Mary’s, and you’ll be warmly welcomed by the incredibly tight-knit local community. A peaceful place, watch out when the waters are suddenly parted by the competition of gig racing – the island’s sporting pride and joy - which sees teams competing in colourful rowboats. Elsewhere, catch sight of Atlantic seals and seabirds like puffins and fulmars, along nine miles of coastline.
Skomer Island, United Kingdom
The cliffs of small Skomer Island off the southwest coast of Wales are accessible only by boat. Skomer has a large population of breeding seabirds that include Manx Shearwaters, Razorbills, Great Cormorants, Black-legged Kittiwakes, Atlantic Puffins, European Storm Petrels, Common Shags, Eurasian Oystercatchers and gulls, as well as birds of prey including Short-eared Owls, Common Kestrels and Peregrine Falcons. The island’s slopes are covered with bluebells and a variety of wildflowers. Grey seals and harbour porpoises can sometimes be seen in the surrounding waters.
St. Kilda, United Kingdom
St Kilda is a remarkable uninhabited archipelago some 40 nautical miles beyond the Outer Hebrides. The stunning cliffs and sea stacks are home to the most important seabird breeding colony in northwest Europe. St Kilda is one of the few places in the world to have received dual World Heritage status from UNESCO in recognition of its Natural Heritage and cultural significance. Village Bay on the island of Hirta once supported a population of over 200, but the last islanders left in the 1930s. Recent restoration work on the village by the National Trust for Scotland offers a marvellous link with the past. One of the caretakers acts as shopkeeper and postmaster for any visitors who might like to send a postcard home from St. Kilda.
Lunga, United Kingdom
The stunning Isle of Lunga is the largest island in the Treshnish archipelago. With volcanic origin the isle was populated until the 19th Century, and remains of black houses can be seen around this magnificent coastal jewel. Abundant plant life and exotic birdlife are now the main inhabitants of the area. Fortunate visitors view the magnificent array of birds, especially the great puffins that breed on the islands plateau. One can sit within just a few feet away without disturbing the avian ambassador’s peace. The 81 hectare island is home to many rare and endangered plants such as, primroses and orchids. Views over the landscape and across the ocean can be seen from the 300 foot high cliffs.
Isle Of Man (Douglas), United Kingdom
The Isle of Man, situated in the Irish Sea off the west coast of England, is a mountainous, cliff-fringed island and one of Britain’s most beautiful spots. Measuring just 30 miles by 13 miles, the Isle of Man remains semi-autonomous. With its own postage stamps, laws, currency, and the Court of Tynwald (the world’s oldest democratic parliament), the Isle of Man is rich with history and lore.Inhabited from Neolithic times, the island became a refuge for Irish missionaries after the 5th Century. Norsemen took the island during the 9th Century and sold it to Scotland in 1266. However, since the 14th Century, it has been held by England. Manx, the indigenous Celtic language, is still spoken by a small minority. The Isle of Man has no income tax, which has encouraged many Britains to regard the island as a refuge. Otherwise, it is populated by Gaelic farmers, fishermen, and the famous tailless manx cats.
Dublin, Ireland
Ask any Dubliner what's happening and you may hear echoes of one of W. B. Yeats's most-quoted lines: "All changed, changed utterly." No matter that the decade-long "Celtic Tiger" boom era has been quickly followed by the Great Recession—for visitors Dublin remains one of Western Europe's most popular and delightful urban destinations. Whether or not you're out to enjoy the old or new Dublin, you'll find it a colossally entertaining city, all the more astonishing considering its intimate size.
Dartmouth, United Kingdom
Situated on the south-west coast of England, it seems that Dartmouth is a town that time forgot. Pretty pastel painted houses dating from the medieval times flank the idyllic port, while the enchanting jumble of streets only add to the quiet authenticity of this, very English, seaside town. The surrounding 120 miles of stunning coastline and acres of rural countryside are any adventurer’s dream, so if your enjoy beach combing, hiking or simply just admiring the view,this sleepy little Devonshire village will not disappoint. Known for its cream teams (an absolute must), ice cream, as well as the obligatory fish’n’chips, Dartmouth’s local speciality is fresh Devon crab. Best served with a pint of local beer and a bowl of home-made mayonnaise, this local speciality is simply delicious. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
17/05 |
London, (Tower Bridge) England |
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overnight |
2 |
18/05 |
London, (Tower Bridge) England |
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06:30 AM |
3 |
19/05 |
St Peter Port, Guernsey |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
4 |
20/05 |
St Mary's Port, Scilly Isles |
07:00 AM |
03:00 PM |
4 |
20/05 |
Tresco Island, United Kingdom |
04:00 PM |
06:00 PM |
5 |
21/05 |
Milford Haven, Wales |
06:00 AM |
12:30 PM |
5 |
21/05 |
Skomer Island, Wales |
03:30 PM |
07:00 PM |
6 |
22/05 |
At sea |
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7 |
23/05 |
Fort William, Scotland |
05:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
8 |
24/05 |
St Kilda, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
02:00 PM |
9 |
25/05 |
Lunga, United Kingdom |
05:00 AM |
10:30 AM |
9 |
25/05 |
Iona, Scotland |
02:00 PM |
07:00 PM |
10 |
26/05 |
Isle of Man |
09:30 AM |
10:00 PM |
11 |
27/05 |
Dublin, Ireland |
07:00 AM |
08:30 PM |
12 |
28/05 |
Waterford, Ireland |
08:00 AM |
02:30 PM |
13 |
29/05 |
Dartmouth, England |
10:30 AM |
06:00 PM |
14 |
30/05 |
London, (Tower Bridge) England |
07:15 PM |
overnight |
15 |
31/05 |
London, (Tower Bridge) England |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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