Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Coasts & Culture of Ireland
Five nights aboard Fred. Olsen's Borealis along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, calling at Galway and Belfast with views of the Cliffs of Moher and the Slieve League cliffs along the way.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 1 Jun 2028
- Sails from
- Liverpool
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £699
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Traditional live music in Galway's Latin Quarter
The Cliffs of Moher from the ship's deck
Passage below Slieve League cliffs in Mayo
Views of Arranmore and Tory islands
Tour of the Giant's Causeway from Belfast
About the trip
Setting out from Liverpool, this five-night cruise by Fred. Olsen’s Borealis traces a route along Ireland’s west and north coasts. The ship calls at Galway, where the Latin Quarter hums with traditional music and cobbled streets, before sailing past the steep drops of the Cliffs of Moher and the Wild Atlantic Way.
Further north, stops include Mayo, with the pass beneath the Slieve League cliffs—said to be among Europe's highest sea cliffs—and views of the islands Arranmore and Tory. The itinerary concludes with a call in Belfast, northern Ireland’s largest city, where day tours can take in the Giant’s Causeway, one of the region’s few geological curiosities recognizable beyond its borders.
Short days ashore are balanced by opportunities to spot the coastlines from a small enough ship to pause for the views. There is no rush here, and few surprises beyond the ever-changing Atlantic weather and the sight of local life between the ports.
- 1 Liverpool
- 2 Galway
- 3 Mayo
- 4 Belfast
- 5 Arranmore
- 6 Tory Island
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Liverpool, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Galway, Ireland
Day 4
by Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Scenic cruising
Day 5
Wild Atlantic Way, Mayo, Ireland
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Ireland
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 Liverpool
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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 Coasts & Culture of Ireland?
- Coasts & Culture of Ireland is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Coasts & Culture of Ireland depart from?
- Coasts & Culture of Ireland departs from Liverpool.
- Who operates Coasts & Culture of Ireland?
- Coasts & Culture of Ireland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Coasts & Culture of Ireland cost?
- Prices for Coasts & Culture of Ireland start from £699, 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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