Cruise · 9 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland
A nine-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral from Rosyth, visiting the remote Isles of Scilly and tracing Ireland’s western coast with views of the Cliffs of Moher and stops in Galway and Belfast.
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Departs
- 14 Jun 2028
- Sails from
- Rosyth
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Balmoral
- From
- £1,099
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Isles of Scilly, remote island archipelago
Views of Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher from the ship
Calls at Galway with its historic streets
Passage along the Wild Atlantic Way
Visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Balmoral sets out from Rosyth for nine nights, journeying south to Portland on England’s Dorset coast before reaching the Isles of Scilly. These small islands feel a world away, with low granite houses and wild flowers more than tourists.
The route then follows Ireland’s west coast, skirting the Skelligs and passing near the Cliffs of Moher—sheer limestone cliffs rising out of the Atlantic. Galway, with its lively streets and historic buildings, offers a chance to stretch your legs before heading north to Killybegs and Belfast. Between the ports, Balmoral cruises past glimpses of the Wild Atlantic Way, including views of Slieve League and the smaller islands of Inishnabro and Tearaght.
There’s a quiet pleasure in the shift from Scottish waters to Ireland, with long days at sea and coastlines that change from low-lying fields to cliffs that drop straight into the ocean. Balmoral’s size suits the narrower harbours along the way better than larger ships, lending a slightly old-fashioned sense of voyage to the trip.
- 1 Rosyth
- 2 Portland
- 3 Isles of Scilly
- 4 Galway
- 5 Cliffs of Moher
- 6 Killybegs
- 7 Belfast
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Rosyth, Scotland
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom
Day 4
St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England
Day 5
by the Skelligs, Ireland
Scenic cruising
Day 6
by Inishnabro, Ireland
Scenic cruising
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Rosyth
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Room
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland?
- Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland is a 9 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland depart from?
- Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland departs from Rosyth.
- Who operates Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland?
- Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Balmoral.
- How much does Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland cost?
- Prices for Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland start from £1,099, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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