Cruise Line |
Crystal Cruises |
Ship |
Crystal Serenity |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
20 Aug 2021 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Dublin to Dover aboard Crystal Serenity.
Drink in the history of Dublin’s pub-lined cobbled streets and discover Belfast’s expanding foodie scene. An overnight in Edinburgh means explorations of its legendary castle and journeys into the iconic countryside.
Highlights of this cruise:
Dublin, Ireland
The Irish capital, Dublin, enjoys one of the loveliest settings in Europe. Craggy Howth Head shelters the natural harbor at Dublin Bay and the gurgling River Liffey flows through the center of town. The ancient Egyptians, as well as Norman and Viking warriors, visited Dublin. However, the city's most pervasive surviving influences come from the 18th and 19th centuries when elegant Georgian mansions were first built along the river and then outward from its shores. The arts also flourished during this period and Dublin served as the birthplace of some of our greatest literary figures such as Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw and James Joyce to name only a few.
Belfast, United Kingdom
Having the gift of understatement and optimism, the Irish call their decades-long civil strife "the Troubles." Happily, the Troubles have settled down, making enjoyable visits to Northern Ireland, most notably Belfast, no trouble at all. Merely a village in the 17th century, Belfast grew by leaps and bounds during the Industrial Revolution. The manufacture of linen and ships (Belfast has the world's largest dry dock) brought not only prosperity to the city, but beauty. Ornate Victorian homes and grand Edwardian civic buildings line the streets. The city also has many quaint lanes populated by pubs and boutiques dressed with overflowing window boxes and brightly painted doors. While there is much to detain you in lovely Belfast, you might want to take the quick trip over the lough, or small bay, to Carrickfergus Castle, the best-preserved Norman castle in Ireland.
Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Scotland
Kirkwall, capital of the Orkney Islands, is a place of balance and contrast: It is small compared to Glasgow or Edinburgh yet large compared to virtually anywhere else in Scotland; it is a departure point for ferries to Orkney’s other islands and a stopping point worth a linger; it is both a historic enclave and a local shopper’s mecca. It is a city (or a town, depending on your perspective) buzzing with activity and quietly putting itself on the map of favorite destinations. Notable features include the impressive St. Magnus Cathedral, considered one of the finest medieval churches in the north of Scotland. Opposite the cathedral are the ruins of the Bishop’s Palace and Earl’s Palace. Two museums also deserve a visit—the Orkney Museum displays local artifacts in a restored 16th-century townhouse, while the Orkney Wireless Museum features a collection of radios and other items related to recorded sound. The town of Kirkwall itself is a veritable museum, a wonderful example of an ancient Norse settlement.
Edinburgh/Queensferry Landing, Scotland
Dominated by a medieval castle on a towering crag, Edinburgh is the celebrated capital of Scotland and boasts more than a thousand years of vibrant historical heritage.
The Exchange building, the famous Royal Mile featuring St. Giles Cathedral and John Knox House, as well as Palace of holyroodhouse, the Queens official, are only a few of the architectural masterpieces found in this delightful Scottish city.
London/Dover, England
For centuries, Dover has been a symbol of England's royal fortitude. The port's legendary White Cliffs have long been a welcomed landmark for seafaring travelers. The solid Dover Castle has faced invasions by Roman, French and even English troops. London's legendary sights, including Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Parliament Square, Whitehall and the fashionable West End, lie just 80 miles from historic Dover. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
20/08 |
Dublin, Ireland |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
21/08 |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
07:30 AM |
10:00 PM |
3 |
22/08 |
At sea |
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4 |
23/08 |
Kirkwall, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
5 |
24/08 |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
overnight |
6 |
25/08 |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
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11:00 PM |
7 |
26/08 |
At sea |
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8 |
27/08 |
Dover, England |
06:00 AM |
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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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