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11 Night Ireland The Luck of the Irish Cruise and Land Tour

From Dublin, (Ireland) to Dublin, (Ireland)

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Douglas Mawson
Aurora Expeditions
4 Stars
Cruise #: 14330783
Sail Date: Wednesday, Jun 16, 2027
Return Date: Sunday, Jun 27, 2027
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11 Night Ireland The Luck of the Irish Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - Jun 16, 2027
Day
1
Dublin, Ireland
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  • Dublin, Ireland
Welcome to Dublin. On arrival at Dublin Airport make your way to the Arrivals Hall to meet an Aurora Expeditions representative, followed by a transfer to your group hotel. At the hotel, visit the hospitality desk in the lobby to meet the ground operations team who will provide you with useful information regarding pre-embarkation procedures and about your time in Dublin. You will also receive cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and your cabin number on the ship. This evening offers time to relax in preparation for our 'day out in Dublin' tomorrow. Your centrally located hotel has a popular restaurant and bar and is close to plenty of corner pubs and cozy restaurants should you wish to 'share a jar' in true Irish style or try some local cuisine. Accommodation: Camden Court Dublin (or similar) ...
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Thursday - Jun 17, 2027
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Dublin, Ireland
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  • Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland, is a city brimming with energy and resilience. Once under British rule, Dublin has emerged with a distinct sense of identity, leading Ireland as a proud member of the European Union and reflecting its evolving role in modern Europe. The city has been home to some of the world's most influential literary figures, including Oscar Wilde, James Joyce, W. B. Yeats, and George Bernard Shaw. Iconic landmarks such as Trinity College, home to the esteemed Book of Kells, highlight its storied past, while the city also serves as a hub of artistic and cultural expression, with global musicians like U2, whose impact resonates from their Dublin roots, having invigorated its creative scene. Dublin's vibrant pub culture offers a lively social fabric, where traditional and contemporary influences merge to create a city to explore both day and night. Choose your favorite 'Your Choice' experience for a morning full of all things Irish, with time to explore Dublin at your own pace this afternoon. This evening, enjoy Irish food and dancing, as we celebrate the start of our journey. ...
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Friday - Jun 18, 2027
Day
3
Dublin, Ireland
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  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Bus Travel
  • Belfast, United Kingdom

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Day 3 - Friday - Jun 18, 2027
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3
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Belfast, United Kingdom
We depart Dublin for Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, arriving in the late morning. Once the industrial powerhouse of Ireland, Belfast has endured more than its share of hardship-famines, disease, invasions, and economic strife have shaped a tough, resilient city. But it was the recent period known as The Troubles that defined its global image. Barbed wire, armed patrols, and curfews once deterred visitors. Today, however, Belfast is a city renewed-lighter, more open, and on the rise thanks to political progress and investment. On arrival a short driving tour showcases stories of the workers who built Belfast offering insights into both Unionist and Nationalist communities. Occasional security gates serve as reminders of a complex past, but the city now embraces seven vibrant 'quarters': Cathedral, Gaeltacht, Smithfield Market, and Library, Linen, Market, and Queen's. There's time to grab a bite to eat while browsing Belfast's center before heading to the former dockyards to discover one of the city's most compelling stories. It was here that over 10,000 workers labored to build the world's most glamorous ships in the world's biggest ship building yard. The Titanic Experience, located on the site where the ship was built, not only brings this story to life, but it also explores the pride, pressure, and struggle tied to the legacy of one of the world's more enduring tragedies. Having completed our tour, we make our way to the port of Belfast for embarkation. After settling into your cabin and participating in the mandatory safety briefing, we meet our crew and Aurora Expeditions team at a Welcome Dinner to celebrate our voyage around the Emerald Isle. ...
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Saturday - Jun 19, 2027
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4
  • Londonderry, Ireland
Our overnight sailing takes us to the city of Londonderry/Derry. Simply known as Derry to the Nationalist (Catholic) population but still referred to as Londonderry by the Unionist (Protestant) population, this 'border' town has seen it all. The sectarian 'Troubles' of this predominantly Nationalist city may have blemished its reputation, but in recent years these tensions have eased, and although some suburbs retain their sense of division, strolling the streets is safe and the general population are happy to share stories of their stormy past and ambitious future. Heading north to the coast we find fables of giants and the iconic evidence of the island's volcanic past at the Giant's Causeway, where we have the choice of two experiences at this iconic landmark, before sailing west to the Republic of Ireland and the cliffside gem of Killybegs. ...
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Sunday - Jun 20, 2027
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5
Killybegs, Ireland
  • Killybegs, Ireland
The fishing village of Killybegs is gateway to the rugged beauty of Slieve League Cliffs and the dramatic backdrop of Ireland's own Table Mountain, Ben Bulben. Jutting out of Sligo's northern edge, the peninsula of Mullaghmore pokes into the North Atlantic. Land and sea meet in confluence along the coast of County Sligo, a landscape of jagged mountain peaks that inspired the work of Nobel-winning poet William Butler Yeats. This morning, choose to join a scenic cliffside walk amid some of Ireland's most dramatic coastal landscapes or meet the locals at the community-led Glencolmcille Folk Village, where residents of the region share the traditions, crafts, and stories of this Gaeltacht region. ...
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Monday - Jun 21, 2027
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6
Galway, Ireland
  • Galway, Ireland
The west coast seaside town of Galway plays host to Douglas Mawson today when we anchor in its bay and tender ashore. Attracting a year-round flow of local visitors, Galway has the vibe of a traditional Irish resort town with plenty of pubs, restaurants, and shops selling traditional products. Today, County Galway invites us to hear more about the resilience of the Irish. Those joining a locally guided walking tour will hear the stories of the city's past, traced in the streets, buildings, and spaces that still bear witness to its transformation, before enjoying an afternoon at leisure in Galway, while those traveling inland to Ireland's most authentically preserved workhouse will encounter a more confronting reminder: the human cost of political power, and the stark realities faced by those with nowhere left to turn. As we set sail in the early evening, prepare for a breathtaking finale - panoramic views of the legendary Cliffs of Moher, rising dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean. Towering over the West Clare coast, the Cliffs of Moher are best seen in the early morning, and from the sea. Visually spectacular, they sit astride the striking landscape of the Burren on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. At a height of over 700 feet at O'Brien's Tower, and following the coast for almost eight miles, these ancient cliffs were formed over 320 million years ago and today form part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Global Geopark. ...
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Tuesday - Jun 22, 2027
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7
  • Dingle, Ireland
Once described by National Geographic Traveller as 'the most beautiful place on earth', Dingle is away from the general 'tourist route', affording us exclusive access to the wild west coast. Traditionally a fishing port, Dingle Harbour is where we anchor and tender into town. Known for its rugged scenery, dramatic cliffs, and sandy beaches, the surrounding promontory is the coastal heart of County Kerry, while Dingle itself has a bohemian flair and is famous for its hardware pubs where you can enjoy a brew and buy wares at the same time! On the horizon lie the deserted Blasket Islands. Both of our journeys today include time at the Blasket Centre, where we learn about the lives of the islanders who called these remote Atlantic outposts home. Although the islands were evacuated in 1953 as the population declined, their stories endure through personal accounts, photographs, and oral histories. The center offers an insight into a community shaped by isolation, harsh weather, and a strong connection to language and tradition. Through these stories, we gain an appreciation of the resilience and resourcefulness that defined life on the Blaskets and helped sustain a unique culture for generations. ...
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Wednesday - Jun 23, 2027
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Bantry, Ireland
  • Bantry, Ireland
We arrive at Bantry Bay and tender to shore. The harborside town of Bantry is the gateway to the touring route known as the Wild Atlantic Way. It is easy to see why Ireland's color of choice for everything is green, from its national sporting uniforms to its flag, as we drive a portion of the famed Ring of Kerry surrounded by the lush grass-covered hills and dales of the Emerald Isle, or choose to cross the bay to Whiddy Island for a slice of island life. For those choosing to visit Whiddy Island, Bantry itself is small enough for a comfortable stroll to fill your day, with artisan shops, friendly cafes and, of course, plenty of pubs to try a local brew. ...
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Thursday - Jun 24, 2027
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9
Cork, Ireland
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  • Cork, Ireland
Once a port town, always a port town, Cork sits proudly on an island in the middle of the Lee River. Surrounded by water, the city's salty air tells the story of Irish emigration, with its historical harbor and shores of Kinsale, famed as the port of boarding for the Irish who left for foreign lands. If your ancestors are Irish, there is a high chance they came through Cork. Today, the city has a flair for great gigs and modernized traditional dishes and is considered an Irish food mecca that is centered around its restored 18th-century English Market. The shore excursions offer the chance either to acquire the famed Irish gift of the gab or to follow in the footsteps of those who left Ireland for distant shores, visiting the place where many bid a final farewell to their homeland. This afternoon, time permitting, enjoy time to explore Cork independently. ...
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Friday - Jun 25, 2027
Day
10
Waterford, Ireland
  • Waterford, Ireland
We sail the River Suir this morning to the riverside port of Belview and the city of Waterford. This morning, we journey north an hour north to one of Ireland's most storied castles, whose walls have witnessed centuries of triumph, intrigue, and conflict. Kilkenny, often hailed as Ireland's best-preserved medieval city, blends small-town charm with a lively urban energy. Once the seat of the medieval Irish parliament, it rivaled Dublin in influence-a legacy still visible in its grand Norman architecture and marble facades. At its heart stands Kilkenny Castle, continuously occupied for over 800 years and deeply entwined with the rise and fall of the Marshal and Butler families. The Butlers, who rose from Earls to Dukes, were known for high-profile marriages, including Winston Churchill's cousin and American heiress Ellen Stager. By 1922, the castle was caught in political turmoil, occupied by Republicans and besieged by Free State forces. In 1967, the family sold it to the Kilkenny Castle Restoration Committee for just 50. Today, the castle stands as a symbol of shifting fortunes-a riches-to-rags tale that mirrors the city's own dramatic history. Returning to Waterford, there's time to explore the city at your own pace, with a ship-to-town shuttle available throughout the afternoon. Known as the city where culture meets the 'craic' (that is Irish for a good time), Waterford is a modern city with a layered history. Invaded by the Norsemen in 914, Waterford became a Viking settlement, which is reflected in its people even today. It emerged from the Middle Ages as a trading port with the wealth from goods that came from as far away as Newfoundland, the profits of which funded the construction of the many Georgian Mansions that line the city's streets. A town for those who enjoy a good stroll, Waterford is easy on the eye, offers plenty to see, and as its reputation suggests, is full of fun. ...
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Saturday - Jun 26, 2027
Day
11
Dublin, Ireland
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  • Dublin, Ireland
  • Cruise Ends

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Day 11 - Saturday - Jun 26, 2027
Day
11
Dublin, Ireland
  • Dublin, Ireland
After breakfast, bid farewell to your crew and disembark in Dublin and head continue the genealogy theme with a visit to Dublin's EPIC Emigration Museum. Adjacent to the Customs House Quay (CHQ) building's restaurants, cafes, and shops, this award-winning museum is a highlight of any visit to Dublin, and a convenient place to grab a bite to eat, do some souvenir shopping, or trace your own Irish roots at EPIC's Irish Family History Centre. The museum's self-guided tour allows us to meet one of Ireland's greatest exports: its people. Discover what it means to hold Irish heritage, as you meet poets and presidents, singers and suffragettes. You will meet famous folk and families, from Ned Kelly to the Kennedys, as you follow your souvenir-passport to find out where they came from, why they left, and the differences they have made to our everyday lives. Having explored the story of the Irish, we'll make our way to our hotel for our final night in Dublin. Accommodation: Camden Court Hotel (or similar) ...
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Sunday - Jun 27, 2027
Day
12
Dublin, Ireland
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  • Dublin, Ireland
After breakfast, we bid farewell to all the Irish who have shared their stories with us, past and present. An airport transfer shared with your fellow explorers is included for your onward flight.
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