Azamara Club Cruises, Ireland Intensive Voyage from Dublin, August 23, 2024

Cruising from: Dublin, Ireland;

Departure Date: 23 August, 2024;

Cruise Line: Azamara Club Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Azamara Quest;

Duration: 11-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Dublin, Dublin, Belfast, Belfast, Londonderry, Donegal, Galway, Foynes, Bantry Bay, Cork, Southampton;

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 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 3 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 4 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 5 Donegal, Ireland

Donegal, meaning "fort of the foreigners" is a town in County Donegal in Ulster, Ireland. Donegal sits at the mouth of the River Eske and Donegal Bay. Donegal Town is small enough to walk almost everywhere. The centre of town is dominated by the "Diamond", with "The Monument" in the centre. "The Monument" is dedicated to the four authors of "The Annuals of the Four Masters".This interesting obelisk is often the centre-point of a few skateboarders.

Day 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 11 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.