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Grand British Isles Discovery & Gala Cruise

  • Departure DateMon 3rd Sep 2018
  • Cruise and Maritime Voyages Astoria
  • 13 Night Cruise From Poole
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Itinerary

  • Poole
  • Dunkirk (for Lille)
  • Kirkwall
  • Stornoway (Stornoway) - UK
  • Tobermory, Isle of Mull
  • Fort William, Scotland
  • Belfast
  • Dublin
  • Cobh
  • Glengariff
  • St Mary’s, Scilly Isles
  • Poole
  • Portsmouth,UK

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Day 1 - Poole

Arrive: Mon 03 September 2018 / Depart: Mon 03 September 2018

Day 2 - Dunkirk (for Lille)

Arrive: Tue 04 September 2018 / Depart: Tue 04 September 2018

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Kirkwall

Arrive: Thu 06 September 2018 at 09:00 / Depart: Thu 06 September 2018 at 18:00

The capital and administrative centre of the Orkney Islands, set on the principal island known as Mainland. The Orkneys comprise 70 or so islands, rocks and skerries that cover an area of 376 square miles. You can still detect the Norse influence and the Stone Age settlement at Skara Brae, older than either the Pyramids or Stonehenge, is fascinating.

Day 5 - Stornoway (Stornoway) - UK

Arrive: Fri 07 September 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 07 September 2018 at 18:00

Having cruised around the northern tip of the British Isles, you reach Stornoway, the only town on Lewis, the most northerly of the Outer Hebrides. This history-rich outpost offers a tremendous diversity of interests including the pre-historic Callanish Standing Stones, fabulous coastlines, beaches and wildlife.

Day 6 - Tobermory, Isle of Mull

Arrive: Sat 08 September 2018 at 07:00 / Depart: Sat 08 September 2018 at 15:00

Genteel describes the lovely Georgian harbourfront architecture of the little town of Tobermory, whilst rugged is a more apt description for the wild moorland and mountainous interior of the Isle of Mull. Take a trip on the Mull Railway or visit tiny traffic-free Iona, where St Columba first brought Christianity in 563 AD.

Day 6 - At Sea

Day 6 - Fort William, Scotland

Arrive: Sat 08 September 2018

Day 7 - Fort William, Scotland

Depart: Sun 09 September 2018 at 17:00

Day 8 - Belfast

Arrive: Mon 10 September 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 10 September 2018 at 20:00

Belfast is a vibrant exciting city steeped in history with outstanding shops, restaurants and bars. Hillsborough Castle and The Giant’s Causeway in Co. Antrim are prime attractions.

Day 9 - Dublin

Arrive: Tue 11 September 2018 at 09:30 / Depart: Tue 11 September 2018 at 20:15

The capital of the Emerald Isle, with its images of ancient Kings, magical folklore and that essential Irish hospitality. From Trinity College to stylish O’Connell Street, Dublin offers a real sense of history, wonderful restaurants, cafés and of course, bars. Enjoy the craic and perhaps an expertly served pint of Guinness.

Day 10 - Cobh

Arrive: Wed 12 September 2018 at 09:15 / Depart: Wed 12 September 2018 at 19:00

Maritime enthusiasts should not miss Cobh: The Queenstown Story, a visitor centre that describes the tale of Ireland’s chief port of entry and departure, which hosted three or four transatlantic liners each week, including of course, White Star Lines’ Titanic. Take in Cork, with its lovely period buildings, and Blarney Castle and the famous Stone. Tour opportunities could also include a visit to the Old Middleton Distillery.

Day 11 - Glengariff

Arrive: Thu 13 September 2018 at 06:30 / Depart: Thu 13 September 2018 at 17:00

Glengarriff, set against the Caha Mountains at the head of Bantry Bay retains an ‘olde world charm’ and offers excursion opportunities to County Kerry and the Beara Penisula.

Day 12 - St Mary’s, Scilly Isles

Arrive: Fri 14 September 2018 / Depart: Fri 14 September 2018

Day 13 - Poole

Arrive: Sat 15 September 2018 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 15 September 2018 at 18:00

Day 13 - Cirumnavigate Surtsey

Day 14 - Portsmouth,UK

Arrive: Sun 16 September 2018 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 16 September 2018

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