Cruise · 5 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Culture & Craic of Ireland
A five-night Fred. Olsen cruise on Borealis from Southampton to Ireland’s Dún Laoghaire and Cobh, with visits to a lively harbour town and the doorstep of Blarney Castle.
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departs
- 29 Apr 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £799
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Day sailing from Southampton to Ireland
Visit to Dún LaoghaireWith Victorian piers
Tour in Cobh highlighting Titanic heritage
Excursion to Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Borealis sets off from Southampton for a short break crossing to Ireland’s east coast. After a day at sea, the ship calls at Dún Laoghaire, the port that serves Dublin but feels like its quieter neighbour, with Victorian piers and a sense of easy-going seaside life. A chance to explore Dublin itself lies within reach, whether through its temple bar pubs or the Guinness Storehouse.
The next stop is Cobh, a town whose Titanic heritage is a reminder that this was the last place many took ship across the Atlantic. From here there’s a tour to Blarney Castle where the famous stone can be kissed, a ritual not as vertiginous as it sounds. Borealis is an intimate ship, suited to this gentle pace of travel on a short but drawn-out bank holiday break.
This cruise travels a familiar route between southern England and Ireland but brings a sense of place that goes beyond the ports themselves, thanks to a couple of days actually sailing and the chance to join in smaller-scale local experiences once ashore.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Dún Laoghaire
- 3 Cobh
- 4 Blarney Castle
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
Day 4
Cobh, 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 Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Interior Cabin
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Questions people ask
- How long is Culture & Craic of Ireland?
- Culture & Craic of Ireland is a 5 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Culture & Craic of Ireland depart from?
- Culture & Craic of Ireland departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Culture & Craic of Ireland?
- Culture & Craic of Ireland is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Culture & Craic of Ireland cost?
- Prices for Culture & Craic 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.
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