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Ocean cruises |
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| Travel type |
Make your own way |
| Price range | From £499 |
| Travel partner | Newmarket Holidays |
| Duration | 9 nights |
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British Isles Discovery Cruise - Ocean Countess ex Liverpool
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BOOK BEFORE 31ST JULY 2012 AND ENJOY STUNNING SAVINGS ON ALL OUR CABIN PRICES!*
This wonderful autumn cruise includes some wonderful calls. Spend four days circling the coast of Ireland, then head south to the Isles of Scilly, gorgeous Guernsey and Cornwall's historic port of Falmouth before we return to Liverpool.Discover Life on board Ocean CountessThere's far more to life on board Ocean Countess than we could possibly fit on one page.
This wonderful autumn cruise includes some wonderful calls. Spend four days circling the coast of Ireland, then head south to the Isles of Scilly, gorgeous Guernsey and Cornwall's historic port of Falmouth before we return to Liverpool.Discover Life on board Ocean CountessThere's far more to life on board Ocean Countess than we could possibly fit on one page.
Included
- Nine nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
- Full-board arrangements including full breakfast, luncheon, dinner, afternoon tea and midnight snacks
- On-board entertainment as arranged
- Calls at ports as detailed in the itinerary
- The services of a friendly, professional crew and cruise staff
- Port charges and taxes
- Single and upgrade cabins are available for a supplement
Day One
Make your way to Liverpool and board Ocean Countess for this evening's sailing.
Day Two
The fishing port of Greencastle, on Ireland's north coast and at the entrance to Lough Foyle, welcomes Ocean Countess today. Discover 'Derry', Ireland's only completely walled city, or perhaps head out into the wilds of the remote Inishowen Peninsula to explore the stunning scenery that includes Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head, familiar to Shipping Forecast listeners everywhere.
Day Three
Today we arrive in magnificent Donegal Bay, gateway to perhaps Ireland's finest scenery. In this land of rivers and loughs, of towering mountains and sheltered glens, the Irish language is still widely spoken and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars. From the natural anchorage at Killybegs, discover the fascinating town of Donegal, or the beautiful surrounds of this still relatively undiscovered part of the world.
Day Four
Skirting the coast, Ocean Countess heads to exquisite Bantry Bay. Go ashore at Glengariff, a green oasis where sub-tropical plants flourish set against the backdrop of the rugged Caha Mountains. Take an excursion into County Kerry and Killarney National Park, which sits beneath the wonderfully named Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range.
Day Five
Ocean Countess arrives in Cork's long, narrow Cobh harbour this morning. Shore excursions here offer you the chance to discover this historic capital of southwest Ireland, to head into the beautiful rolling countryside to fashionable Kinsale, famed for its fine food and sea-fishing, or to visit famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, for a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Day Six
This morning finds us in the fabled Isles of Scilly. Ocean Countess anchors in still blue waters, giving you the opportunity to go ashore to explore Hugh Town on St Mary's and the flower-strewn byways beyond, and stunning Tresco, where the world famous Abbey Gardens house Britain's finest subtropical plant collection.
Day Seven
Guernsey's delightful St Peter Port welcomes Ocean Countess this morning, and the day can be spent enjoying the pleasures of this beautiful Channel Isle. Don't miss 800-year-old Castle Cornet, which guards the entrance to the harbour, nor the medieval, cobbled central quarter of St Peter Port, where countless shops and colourful stalls offer tax-free gifts.
Day Eight
Ocean Countess calls at the Cornish port of Falmouth, home to the West Country's fascinating National Maritime Museum, and gateway to the nearby Eden Project and its 'biomes', which house an eye-popping collection of plants and trees from across the globe.
Day Nine
Today Ocean Countess stops in Milford Haven, offering you the chance to explore the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline and exquisite St David's, both easily accessible on a shore excursion.
Day 10
Ocean Countess arrives back in Liverpool at the end of a wonderful autumn voyage.
Make your way to Liverpool and board Ocean Countess for this evening's sailing.
Day Two
The fishing port of Greencastle, on Ireland's north coast and at the entrance to Lough Foyle, welcomes Ocean Countess today. Discover 'Derry', Ireland's only completely walled city, or perhaps head out into the wilds of the remote Inishowen Peninsula to explore the stunning scenery that includes Ireland's most northerly point, Malin Head, familiar to Shipping Forecast listeners everywhere.
Day Three
Today we arrive in magnificent Donegal Bay, gateway to perhaps Ireland's finest scenery. In this land of rivers and loughs, of towering mountains and sheltered glens, the Irish language is still widely spoken and traditional music rings out from the pubs and bars. From the natural anchorage at Killybegs, discover the fascinating town of Donegal, or the beautiful surrounds of this still relatively undiscovered part of the world.
Day Four
Skirting the coast, Ocean Countess heads to exquisite Bantry Bay. Go ashore at Glengariff, a green oasis where sub-tropical plants flourish set against the backdrop of the rugged Caha Mountains. Take an excursion into County Kerry and Killarney National Park, which sits beneath the wonderfully named Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Ireland's highest mountain range.
Day Five
Ocean Countess arrives in Cork's long, narrow Cobh harbour this morning. Shore excursions here offer you the chance to discover this historic capital of southwest Ireland, to head into the beautiful rolling countryside to fashionable Kinsale, famed for its fine food and sea-fishing, or to visit famous Blarney Castle, just north of the city, for a chance to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Day Six
This morning finds us in the fabled Isles of Scilly. Ocean Countess anchors in still blue waters, giving you the opportunity to go ashore to explore Hugh Town on St Mary's and the flower-strewn byways beyond, and stunning Tresco, where the world famous Abbey Gardens house Britain's finest subtropical plant collection.
Day Seven
Guernsey's delightful St Peter Port welcomes Ocean Countess this morning, and the day can be spent enjoying the pleasures of this beautiful Channel Isle. Don't miss 800-year-old Castle Cornet, which guards the entrance to the harbour, nor the medieval, cobbled central quarter of St Peter Port, where countless shops and colourful stalls offer tax-free gifts.
Day Eight
Ocean Countess calls at the Cornish port of Falmouth, home to the West Country's fascinating National Maritime Museum, and gateway to the nearby Eden Project and its 'biomes', which house an eye-popping collection of plants and trees from across the globe.
Day Nine
Today Ocean Countess stops in Milford Haven, offering you the chance to explore the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline and exquisite St David's, both easily accessible on a shore excursion.
Day 10
Ocean Countess arrives back in Liverpool at the end of a wonderful autumn voyage.
MV Ocean Countess
Joining the fleet in 2010, following a multi-million-pound refurbishment programme, and sailing on a series of exciting departures from ports around the UK, is 17,660-tonne 'Ocean Countess'. With her classic profile and vast deck space, and accommodation for 800 passengers, 'Ocean Countess' is a ship built in traditional style, and offers all that you would want for a memorable holiday.
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