IRELAND CRUISE: BELFAST, DUBLIN & GALWAY Cruise on Azamara Quest from Dublin

Dublin

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland,the city is divided in two by the River Liffey.In the western part of the city is the Phoenix Park, a municipal park of 800 hectares also with the O'Connell Bridge. Dublin is a city for walking, and visit the churches and cathedrals like St. Patrick dating back to 1190.Most interesting is the Church of St Micham, from the seventeenth century.It is a vibrant city known for its nightlife and tourist attractions and is the third most visited capital city in Europe (after Paris and London) with over four million visitors a year.

Dublin

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland,the city is divided in two by the River Liffey.In the western part of the city is the Phoenix Park, a municipal park of 800 hectares also with the O'Connell Bridge. Dublin is a city for walking, and visit the churches and cathedrals like St. Patrick dating back to 1190.Most interesting is the Church of St Micham, from the seventeenth century.It is a vibrant city known for its nightlife and tourist attractions and is the third most visited capital city in Europe (after Paris and London) with over four million visitors a year.

Waterford (Ireland)

It is the most antique city of Ireland. Fortified city with viking origin. Between the principal attractives, outstands the Treasures Museum, the Clock Tower or the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Cobh (Cork)

Cobh known from 1850 until 1920 as Queenstown, is a popular tourist seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour and almost 100,000 cruise liner passengers and crew arrive in the town each year when their ships berth right in the centre of the town at Ireland's only dedicated Cruise Terminal. Tourist attractions are focused on the immense maritime and emigration legacy of the town. The Queenstown Story Heritage Centre, Titanic Experience, Titanic Trail walking tour, Cobh Museum, Cobh Road Train, Spike Island tours and St Colman's Cathedral provide plenty for visitors to see and do. The town has remained virtually unchanged since RMS Titanic departed from Cork Harbour in 1912, with the streetscape and piers still much the same. Facing the town are Spike Island and Haulbowline Island. On a high point in the town stands the magnificent St Colman's Cathedral, and its carillon of forty-nine bells.

Bantry (Ireland)

Bantry for Ring of Kerry. The Ring of Kerry is part of the mystical & unspoilt region of Ireland and due to its spectacular beauty it has attracted visitors for hundreds of years offering all sorts of activities outside in the nature such as golf, water-sports, cycling, walking,riding, fishing salmons & trouts in the rivers and also different kinds of fish at sea (pollack. bass, ray, cod, mullet, tuna…) The stunning scenery is ideal to take the most amazing pictures.

Foynes (Ireland)

Foynes is a town in Ireland located in County Limerick in the province of Munster. It is located in the southwest of the country, a short distance south of the Shannon River estuary in the Atlantic Ocean, near the Galtee Mountains and north of the city of Cork. Some of the places of interest are the Foynes Seaplane Museum and Knockpatrick Gardens, among others.

Galway (Ireland)

Galway is a city in Ireland. It is in the West Region and the province of Connacht. Galway lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by County Galway.Galway was named as one of the eight sexiest cities in the world. 2008 poll ranked Galway as the 42nd best tourist destination in the world. It is considered to be the cultural capital of Western Island for its vibranta lifestyle and numerous festivals, horse races, pubs, music, restaurants, theatres and shops. Places of Interest: Galway Atlantaquaria.Aaran Islands. Salthill Promenade. Burren.The main squares in the city Eyre Square (containing John F. Kennedy Park) located in the centre of the city, and the Spanish Parade next to the Spanish Arch.

Killybegs (Ireland)

The charming working town of Killybegs, in Donegal, has a long tradition of fishing and is Ireland’s largest fishing port. You’ll get a good overview of the town's history at the Killybegs International Carpet Making & Fishing Centre. Set in the factory of Donegal Carpets, whose rugs adorn the White House and Buckingham Palace, you can sometimes see its hand-knotting loom (the world's longest of its kind) at work.

Belfast

Belfast Harbour (also the Port of Belfast) is a major maritime gateway in Northern Ireland, It is increasingly popular with cruise liners. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. Situated at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough, Belfast is surrounded by low hills. After years of violence, its center has been polished up making it great to walk through the pedestrian streets, shop in its arcades and spend some time in its pubs or dine in its excellent restaurants. Belfast city centre is focused on Donegall Square and Belfast City Hall in its centre. The City Hall is the grand centerpiece of the city and the orientation point for your exploration of Belfast. Running north from the centre of Donegall Square is Donegall Place, a broad and bustling shopping street, which will lead you towards the Cathedral Quarter and the Arts School. Bedford Street, becomes Dublin Road, which, leads south to the University Quarter, area where you´ll find the Botanic Gardens, art galleries and museums. Belfast is home to a wide range of parks and open spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in Ireland. The Golden Mile is the area around Great Victoria Street beyond Bradbury Place and it is considered the city´s best address for restaurants and pubs. The famous I.R.A. and Protestant murals are just to the west of the city center and it´s perfectly safe to go there and take photos.

Belfast

Belfast Harbour (also the Port of Belfast) is a major maritime gateway in Northern Ireland, It is increasingly popular with cruise liners. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland and the second largest city on the island of Ireland after Dublin. Situated at the mouth of the River Lagan on Belfast Lough, Belfast is surrounded by low hills. After years of violence, its center has been polished up making it great to walk through the pedestrian streets, shop in its arcades and spend some time in its pubs or dine in its excellent restaurants. Belfast city centre is focused on Donegall Square and Belfast City Hall in its centre. The City Hall is the grand centerpiece of the city and the orientation point for your exploration of Belfast. Running north from the centre of Donegall Square is Donegall Place, a broad and bustling shopping street, which will lead you towards the Cathedral Quarter and the Arts School. Bedford Street, becomes Dublin Road, which, leads south to the University Quarter, area where you´ll find the Botanic Gardens, art galleries and museums. Belfast is home to a wide range of parks and open spaces, making it one of the greenest cities in Ireland. The Golden Mile is the area around Great Victoria Street beyond Bradbury Place and it is considered the city´s best address for restaurants and pubs. The famous I.R.A. and Protestant murals are just to the west of the city center and it´s perfectly safe to go there and take photos.

Portsmouth

Portsmouthis a dynamic and vibrant waterfront city and the birthplace of Charles Dickens. With a maritime heritage, this port offers great attractions, museums and galleries, unique shopping destinations, great places to eat and lots of things to do such as live music venues, contemporary art galleries, two cathedrals, a diverse literary heritage, nightlife, festivals and countless events throughout the year. Don't miss the Southsea Castle, one of King Henry VIII's most famous fortifications and the modern emblem of Portsmouth. London is only 75 miles away.