Cruise · 10 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Ireland’s Coastal Charms
A leisurely 10-night cruise on Fred. Olsen’s Bolette tracing Ireland’s west coast and the Isle of Man, with slow sailings past the Cliffs of Moher and Slieve League cliffs, starting and ending in Newcastle.
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Departs
- 8 Jul 2027
- Sails from
- Newcastle
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Bolette
- From
- £1,499
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Two days at sea from Newcastle
Call at Killybegs and view of Slieve League Cliffs
Scenic cruising of the Cliffs of Moher
Visits to Galway and Cobh in Ireland
Stops at Douglas, Isle of Man and Belfast, Northern Ireland
About the trip
Fred. Olsen’s Bolette sets out from Newcastle for ten nights along Ireland’s coast and nearby isles. After two days at sea, the ship calls at Killybegs, a fishing port by Slieve League, home to cliffs said to outscale the more famous Cliffs of Moher. The vessel then follows the Wild Atlantic Way past Mayo to Galway, where the narrow streets and lively pubs hold a lively Celtic spirit.
The cruise continues to Cobh, the last Irish port of call for Titanic, before crossing to the Isle of Man’s capital, Douglas. Belfast brings a different pace, with its shipbuilding history standing alongside modern murals and culture. The sailing includes two scenic stretches, allowing time to pass the towering cliffs of Moher and Slieve League from the ship’s deck, unhurried and across calm waters.
There’s no rush here: the voyage opens with two days at sea to settle in and closes in familiar Newcastle after a full circle around some less-visited parts of Ireland’s coastline.
- 1 Newcastle
- 2 Killybegs
- 3 Galway
- 4 Cobh
- 5 Douglas
- 6 Belfast
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Newcastle, England
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Killybegs, Ireland
Day 4
Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Ireland
Day 5
Wild Atlantic Way, Mayo, Ireland
Scenic cruising
Day 6
Galway, 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 Newcastle
- 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 Ireland’s Coastal Charms?
- Ireland’s Coastal Charms is a 10 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Ireland’s Coastal Charms depart from?
- Ireland’s Coastal Charms departs from Newcastle.
- Who operates Ireland’s Coastal Charms?
- Ireland’s Coastal Charms is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Bolette.
- How much does Ireland’s Coastal Charms cost?
- Prices for Ireland’s Coastal Charms start from £1,499, 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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