British Isles & Ireland Cruise

We depart for London.

We arrive in London and transfer to our centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until our Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening.

We transfer to Southampton where we board our ship. This evening is our first delicious dinner onboard.

A day to become acquainted with your fellow passengers, the ship, and all the facilities and activities on board.

Today we will have a chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone, visit Blarney Castle, and stroll along Cork’s lively pedestrian shopping street. Optional tours will be offered to see some of Irelands other remarkable landmarks.

A full day to explore Dublin, Ireland’s capital. Stroll around the beautiful 18th century Georgian Squares, the 12th century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Leister House (the Irish Parliament)

Northern Ireland’s capital is a beautiful city of imposing Victorian architecture set within picturesque hills. See the Grand Hall, Opera House, and the Stormont Parliament Buildings. You may also want to go visit the Giant’s Causeway – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are many attractions to see around this great city, including the gothic Glasgow Cathedral, Inveraray Castle and the cottage of poet Robert Burns.

A welcome day of rest after many days of sightseeing.

These islands offer dramatic landscapes including sea cliffs rising 1000 ft. above the waves, and fine white sand beaches. The islands boast the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites in Europe, including the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and 5000 year old Skara Brae.

This charming coastal town in Scotland, serves as your gateway to the legendary Loch Ness, where adventure and mystery await. Steeped in history, this port played a vital role in both World Wars and witnessed the historic 1931 Invergordon Mutiny, a defining moment in British naval history.

There is so much to see and do in Scotland’s beautiful capital. Visit Edinburgh Castle which dominates the city, and climb to the top for wonderful views. History comes alive along Princess Street and the Royal Mile, and the parks and gardens are ideal for strolling.

A day to relax, watch the passing seascape, and enjoy the endless array of activities onboard our ship.

The Beaches of Normandy are home to many World War II landmarks. You will have a chance to visit them or join an optional tour to Paris.

We disembark in the morning in Southampton and proceed to London for a panoramic sightseeing tour. Highlights include Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Canadian War Memorial, and more. Our tour finishes at our centrally located hotel where we will have some leisure time before enjoying a final dinner together.

We fly from London back to Canada.