British Isles Cruises
Though certainly not as popular as a Mediterranean cruise or a Baltic Sea voyage the British Isles in slowly gaining popularity as a luxury cruise destination and it is the ultimate way to sample what Ireland, Scotland and England have to offer without the associated difficulty that comes with planning a land tour across all three countries. Visit marvelous ports of call like Dover, Peterhead, the Orkney Islands, Edinburgh and Dublin.
On your shore excursion of Dover (London) you can visit such famous sites as the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and of course, Buckingham Palace. If you are a shopper then you will be in paradise as the city offers some of the best shops to be found anywhere in the world.
When you arrive in Scotland you will dock at the Port of Leith, the gateway to Edinburgh, home to the Royal Museum of Scotland, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.
Dublin, Ireland is a city teeming with artists, writers, and soulful poets and boasts the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde among its favorite sons. Want to see the locals in their element? Visit an Irish pub to listen to local musicians and quaff down a pint of Guinness or two. If you find you like this dark Irish stout then take a tour of Arthur Guinness’ brewery at St. James Gate. For the history and architecture buffs there is plenty to see as well - Christ Church Cathedral, Georgian Merrion Square and Dublin Castle are just a few of the highlights of this magnificent city.
European cruise lines that operate in this region include Crystal, Insignia, Fred Olsen, Oceania, Costa, Celebrity, Cunard, Regent Seven Seas just to name a few so you have no shortage of options available to you when planning your itinerary.
If you want to see the best of the British Isles without the arduous task of planning a land tour between Scotland, Ireland and England then a British Isles cruise is an ideal way to do so. Though the sun rarely shines this is still a beautiful part of Northern Europe and your cruise vacation will be completely different from, but just as enjoyable as, a sun-soaked Mediterranean voyage.
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