Azamara Club Cruises, Ireland Intensive Voyage from Dublin, July 1, 2024

Cruising from: Dublin, Ireland;

Departure Date: 1 July, 2024;

Cruise Line: Azamara Club Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Azamara Onward;

Duration: 12-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Dublin, Dublin, Cork, Bantry Bay, Foynes, Galway, Killybegs, Belfast, Londonderry, Ullapool, Kristiansand, Oslo;

Day 0 Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland is steeped in Celtic legend, and is one of the liveliest and most historic cities in Europe. Among the many must-see highlights that the city offers is the National Museum of Ireland, which is spread out over several venues, each covering a different speciality. The famous Book of Kells can be seen in the Old Library at Trinity College, while the Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin's oldest building.

Day 1 Dublin, Ireland

Dublin, capital of the Republic of Ireland is steeped in Celtic legend, and is one of the liveliest and most historic cities in Europe. Among the many must-see highlights that the city offers is the National Museum of Ireland, which is spread out over several venues, each covering a different speciality. The famous Book of Kells can be seen in the Old Library at Trinity College, while the Christ Church Cathedral is Dublin's oldest building.

Day 2 Cork, Ireland

Cobh is a town on the south coast of Ireland, on an island in Cork city's harbour. It's known as the Titanic's last port of call which sailed from here on 14 April 1912. The centre of Cobh is compact and quite flat with a large waterside park and a good selection of bars, shops, cafes and restaurants.

Day 3 Bantry Bay, Ireland

Bantry is a lovely little harbour town at the head of Bantry Bay, where visitors can find peace and tranquillity. Wonderful coastal countryside, hidden glens, hills, woods and forests are what every nature lover is looking for. And for adventurers there are well-organized outdoor activities like sailing through the various peninsulas, see kayaking or visiting nearby islands.

Day 4 Foynes, Ireland

Foynes is a village and major port in County Limerick in the midwest of Ireland. It has an extremely rich aviation history which the world class Foynes Air Show pays tribute to each summer. Known as "The home of the first Irish coffee", the quaint village is pleasant to stroll around.

Day 5 Galway, Ireland

Galway is the fourth largest city in Ireland and it is special because of its atmosphere, the culture, the people, and the events. Outside of Galway City, Connemara region offers spectacular scenery of valleys, mountains and lakes. The coast line is wrought into rocky inlets sheltering white sand beaches, and is studded with the beautiful Aran islands that make for interesting day trips. Galway is the unofficial cultural capital of Ireland and home to many artists, writers and artisans.

Day 6 Killybegs, Northern Ireland

Killybegs is a town in County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland and the second largest fishing port in Ireland. Killybegs is famous for its tapestries and carpets, some of which were produced on the biggest carpet loom in the world at the "Donegal Carpet Factory". Fintra beach, located on the outskirts of Killybegs town, consists entirely of fine golden sand and it is regarded as one of the safest beaches in Ireland.

Day 7 Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital. If passing through as part of a cruise, be sure to head straight for the so-called Golden Mile, which runs from Belfast City Hall to Queen's University, and is where you'll find the majority of the city's historic attractions as well as its best bars, restaurants and cafes.

Day 8 Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Londonderry or Derry is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. Derry is the only remaining completely intact walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe. Combining tradition and modern tendencies, there are plenty of shops and boutiques, pubs with traditional Irish music as well as museums and galleries.

Day 9 Ullapool, Scotland

Ullapool, a town in Scottish Highlands, is an important port and tourist destination. A destination excellent for music, arts, food and drink, festivals, history and Highland culture. Ullapool offers an excellent variety of accommodation and camping in the Highlands of Scotland surrounded by outstanding scenery, wildlife and culture.

Day 10 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 11 Kristiansand, Norway

Kristiansand is the largest city in Southern Norway and attracts a lot of tourists every year. Kristiansand is a family destinations, focusing in activities and attractions for families, one of the largest if these being Dyreparken, a gigantic zoo and amusement park. Kristiansand Dyrepark is probably the favourite holiday destination for Norwegian kids.

Day 12 Oslo, Norway

Set on the banks of the Oslofjord, which is in fact a lake, not a fjord, Norwegian capital Oslo is one of the sparsest capital cities in Europe, despite being one of the largest in terms of size. Oslo has a special combination of city life and easy access to the great outdoors. This provides lots of space for nature to thrive in the very heart of the metropolis. Outdoor activities like kayaking, skiing, hiking and cycling are just as popular within the capital as they are in the countryside.