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Coasts & Culture of Ireland, a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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
£799
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Traditional live music in Galway's Latin Quarter

  2. The Cliffs of Moher from the ship's deck

  3. Passage below Slieve League cliffs in Mayo

  4. Views of Arranmore and Tory islands

  5. 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.

54°N
The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Liverpool
  2. 2 Galway
  3. 3 Mayo
  4. 4 Belfast
  5. 5 Arranmore
  6. 6 Tory Island

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Liverpool, England

  2. Day 2

    At sea

  3. Day 3

    Galway, Ireland

  4. Day 4

    by Cliffs of Moher, Ireland

    Scenic cruising

  5. Day 5

    Wild Atlantic Way, Mayo, Ireland

    Scenic cruising

  6. 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
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Accessibility
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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 £799, 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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