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From Cork to Dublin

Around the Emerald Isle

Dates:
25 May - 1 Jun 2027
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
L'Austral
Cruise Line:
Ponant Explorations
Fares:

From £4,864 pp

Muckross Head near Killybegs, Ireland

From Cork to Dublin

Around the Emerald Isle

Dates:
25 May - 1 Jun 2027
Duration:
7 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
8
Ship:
L'Austral
Cruise Line:
Ponant Explorations
Fares:

From £4,864 pp

Voyage Itinerary

25 May

Setting sail from Cork

River Lee in Cork, Ireland

26 May

Ireland: Kinsale

Colourful Kinsale is situated on a sheltered natural harbour, guarded by a brooding 17th-century fortress. The winding streets are a delight to explore, and the town is home to some excellent restaurants, galleries, pubs and shops. For sublime coastal views, take a trip out to the Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse.
Kinsale harbour, Ireland

27 May

Ireland: Bantry

Bantry Bay is one of the most picturesque spots on County Cork’s west coast, sandwiched between the Beara and Sheep’s Head peninsulas. Local highlights include the 18th-century Bantry House, with its elegant gardens and intriguing links to the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798.
Bantry Bay, Ireland

28 May

Ireland: Dingle

The beautiful Dingle Peninsula reaches out into the crashing Atlantic surf, culminating in the westernmost point on the Irish mainland. The peninsula’s buzzing ‘capital’, Dingle town, is a charming little place full of lively pubs, colourful shopfronts and toe-tapping traditional Irish music.
Cliffs at Slea Head, Dingle, Ireland

29 May

Ireland: Galway

Galway is known as the ‘city of festivals’, home to a cosmopolitan mix of artists, musicians and students. Buskers and folk bands provide the soundtrack as you explore the city’s fantastic pubs and pedestrianised streets, and Galway is also a useful base for visiting sights such as the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara National Park.
Galway cathedral, Ireland

30 May

Ireland: Killybegs

Killybegs is a bustling fishing port on the Donegal coast, and you’ll see both local and international vessels filling the harbour. The village has some nice pubs worth visiting, and the surrounding countryside is typified by beautiful coastal scenery such as the dramatic Slieve League cliffs.
Rotten Island lighthouse, Killybegs, Ireland

31 May

United Kingdom: Portrush

The popular resort town of Portrush is well located for the attractions of the Antrim Coast, including the spectacular UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway and the ruins of Dunluce Castle, which has been used as a filming location for the TV series ‘Game of Thrones’.
Dunluce Castle, Antrim, Northern Ireland

1 June

Arriving in Dublin

The city of Dublin has something for everyone with great shopping, beautiful Georgian architecture, lovely parks, galleries and museums. Everywhere you go you will be bowled away by the jovial Irish welcome. Don’t miss the chance to sample a local pint of Guinness.
Sunset over the Liffey river in Dublin, Ireland
The Temple Bar pub, Dublin

Don't miss

Temple Bar is where it’s at – dating back to Anglo-Saxon days, it’s a cobblestoned cultural enclave of galleries, restaurants, hopping pubs and the lively Meeting House Square.

The ship

L'Austral

Capacity:
264 Guests
Crew:
145 Staff
Style:
Refined with a wonderful mix of a modern super yacht and nautical tradition, all with a French flair.

Sleek and stylish, Le Boréal, Le Soléal, L'Austral and Le Lyrial are wonderful small ships that blend luxury and intimacy with a discreet elegance and tasteful décor.

What we love

These chic sisters are amongst the most stylish ships at sea, with muted natural tones, minimalist interiors and playful splashes of colour. The accommodation is flexible, with the option to combine staterooms and create expansive suites, while the restaurants deliver the sort of outstanding gastronomic experience that you would expect from a French flag cruise line.

Learn more about L'Austral
Ponant Cruises - Le Lyrial

inclusions

  • All meals in all venues
  • Tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • All onboard entertainment
  • Unlimited use of the Fitness Centre
  • Zodiac outings and landings on expedition sailings
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • One complimentary excursion per port

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • The Merrion, Dublin

      Where to stay in Dublin

      The Merrion – great location, an elegant setting (four restored Georgian townhouses) and a Michelin restaurant.

    • Newgrange, Bru Na Boinne

      Around Dublin

      Head out of the city to Brú na Bóinne - even older than the Pyramids, here are three Neolithic passage tombs.

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