Cruise Line |
Silversea Cruises |
Ship |
Silver Spirit |
Destination |
EU British Isles |
Nights |
12 |
Departure Date |
03 Sep 2021 |
Description |
12 Night Cruise sailing from Southampton roundtrip aboard Silver Spirit.
English heritage, Welsh valleys, Irish hospitality and Scottish highlands – this comprehensive tour of the lesser known parts of the UK and Ireland offers so much. Make the most of the coast by exploring the charms of Falmouth, strolling the beaches of Fishguard and yes, why not, having a pint of Guinness in Dublin. Then it’s on to Scotland; mix rolling moorland, far flung islands and a royal city and you have yourself a wee adventure.
Highlights of this cruise:
Southampton
Southampton is England's leading passenger port. It is rich in historic embarkations, from Henry V's fleet bound for France and the battle of Agincourt to the Mayflower, the ill-fated Titanic, and the maiden voyages of the great ocean liners of the 20th century such as the Queen Mary and the Queen Elizabeth 2. Parts of the town center can seem mundane, having been hastily rebuilt after World War II bombing, but bits of the city's history emerge from between modern buildings. The Old Town retains its medieval feel, and some remnants of the old castellated town walls remain. Other attractions include a decent art gallery, extensive parks, and a couple of good museums. The Southampton Boat Show, a 10-day event in mid-September, draws huge crowds.
Falmouth
The bustle of this resort town's fishing harbor, yachting center, and commercial port only adds to its charm. In the 18th century Falmouth was the main mail-boat port for North America, and in Flushing, a village across the inlet, you can see the slate-covered houses built by prosperous mail-boat captains. A ferry service now links the two towns. On Custom House Quay, off Arwenack Street, is the King's Pipe, an oven in which seized contraband was burned.
Belfast
Reborn as a cool, modern city, Belfast has successfully left its troubles behind, emerging as a hotbed of culture and architecture, where the comfort of a cosy pub is never far away. Take a voyage of discovery in its maritime quarter, home to a celebrated museum dedicated to the most famous ship ever built, which was constructed right here in the city’s shipyards. A walk across the Lagan Weir Footbridge brings you to Belfast’s fascinating Titanic District – an area of the city devoted to its rich ship-building heritage. The state-of-the-art Titanic Museum brings the story of the doomed vessel to life, and is the largest museum dedicated to the infamously ‘unsinkable’ ship. Wind up a nautical-themed ramble along the Maritime Mile with a visit to SS Nomadic, the smaller cousin of the Titanic, and a ship which serves as a fascinating time capsule back to the pomp and grandeur of the Titanic, while also telling its own stories of service in both World Wars. There’s just enough time to give the 10-metre long Salmon of Knowledge sculpture a quick peck for luck, before continuing to explore. A stark barbed wire and graffitied sheet metal barrier marks an abrupt scar through the city’s residential areas. The Peace Line was constructed during the height of the Troubles, when Belfast was plagued by sectarian divisions between Protestants and Catholics. Nowadays, you can jump in a black taxi tour to see the colourful murals and living history of the walls, which stand as a stark reminder of the fragility of peace. After exploring the city’s historic divisions, a reminder of Belfast’s uniting creativity can be found at the Metropolitan Arts Centre – a seven-storey tall building, which invites light to gloriously cascade inside. The Cathedral Quarter is a cobbled blend of flower-adorned pubs, restaurants and theatres, and venues where music spills out onto the streets at night, and many a pint is cheerily shared. |
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
VI - Vista Suite |
AU $11,600 |
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PA - Panorama Suite |
AU $13,800 |
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CV - Classic Veranda Suite |
AU $15,000 |
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SV - Superior Veranda Suite |
AU $15,900 |
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DX - Deluxe Veranda Suite |
AU $16,600 |
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SL - Silver 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $25,100 |
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R1 - Royal 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $28,000 |
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G1 - Grand 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $31,500 |
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O1 - Owner's 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $35,900 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
03/09 |
Southampton, England |
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07:00 PM |
2 |
04/09 |
Falmouth, England |
09:00 AM |
07:30 PM |
3 |
05/09 |
Fishguard, Wales |
09:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
4 |
06/09 |
Dublin, Ireland |
11:00 AM |
11:59 PM |
5 |
07/09 |
Belfast, Northern Ireland |
09:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
6 |
08/09 |
Oban, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
7 |
09/09 |
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
8 |
10/09 |
Kirkwall, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
9 |
11/09 |
Aberdeen, Scotland |
08:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
10 |
12/09 |
Leith, Scotland |
06:00 AM |
overnight |
11 |
13/09 |
Leith, Scotland |
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01:00 PM |
12 |
14/09 |
At sea |
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13 |
15/09 |
Southampton, England |
07:00 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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