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British Isles Cruises - Ports of call

Edinburgh

With so much to see you may need to come back again to do Edinburgh and her surrounding area justice; from its ancient castles, haunting gaols, the Royal Mile, beautiful parks, museums, galleries…… the list goes on. For many though the must-sees include Edinburgh Castle, perched atop sheer granite cliffs heading up the ‘Royal mile’; the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Queen’s seagoing palace until 1997 and Holyrood Palace, Her Majesty’s residence while in Edinburgh. For the golf enthusiast, St Andrews is a short journey away. This medieval town is considered the ‘Home of Golf’ and is famous for the Royal & Ancient Golf Club and the world renowned Old Course.

Guernsey

As the second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey has seen a colourful past; from smugglers and pirates to German occupation during the Second World War, all of which have left their mark on the island. From the ancient Castle Cornet, which now houses the Maritime Museum, the 201 Squadron RAF Museum, and the Royal Guernsey Militia Museum to the Occupation Museum and the Underground Hospital and Munitions Store, which is the largest structural reminder of the German Occupation existing in the Channel Islands.

Cork

Once the single most important port of immigration from Ireland and the last port of call for the Titanic, Cork has a rich history which goes beyond just the fables and folklore. The best of which is the infamous Blarney Stone, housed at Blarney Castle; a romantic ruin which was the stronghold of the McCarthy Clan. Those who kiss the stone are said to be then gifted with the power of eloquence. If you fancy a spot of shopping head to Waterford and its crystal factory, Waterford has been renowned for its crystal since the 18th century. Within the city itself, take in Bishop Lucey Park, which was opened in 1985 as part of the city's 800th birthday celebrations, and features a beautiful fountain of eight sculpted, bronze swans.

Belfast

Many may wonder what this city can offer given that recent history has overshadowed many people’s memory and judgment. The city itself offers many historical and natural landmarks alongside Victorian history, as Belfast was the only city in Ireland to experience the Industrial Revolution. One of the oldest and most loved landmarks in Belfast is perhaps the greatest selection of Victorian Gin Palaces that once flourished in the industrial cities of Britain. To escape the city, travel out and along the Antrim coast to experience the Giants Causeway which is Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage site and a unique natural creation or for those with a head for heights, the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge is a rope suspension bridge that links the mainland to the tiny Carrick Island.

Lerwick

Lerwick is the capital of the Shetland Islands, an archipelago of over 100 islands of which only 12 are inhabited. Being an island, a wealth of seabirds can be spotted including the graceful Arctic Terns, along with common and grey seals and if you’re really lucky, and have a quick eye, maybe an otter. The islands are also home to some well known ruins and castles: including Scalloway Castle, Jarlshof Ruins, Fort Charlotte and Mousa Broch, an Iron Age round castle built without the use of mortar and is the tallest of its type still standing in the world and amongst the best-preserved prehistoric buildings in Europe.

At what time to travel?

Cruises are offered during our main summer months, when our weather should be at its most reliable, but bear in mind the south west coast of England can vary greatly from the northern parts of Scotland and her exposed islands.

Other ports of call’s include:

Dublin, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Kirkwall, Waterford, Falmouth, Dover, Stornoway, Milford Haven

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