Dublin, Ireland

Cruises to/from Dublin

Dublin — the capital of Ireland and the island's main maritime gateway for cruise travellers. A city where medieval lanes sit alongside Viking-age docks, and the literary fame of Joyce and Beckett is inseparable from the smell of fresh stout in the pubs of Temple Bar. Dublin sits on the shore of Dublin Bay on Ireland's east coast, where the River Liffey meets the Irish Sea. The capital's official Irish name, Baile Átha Cliath (“town of the hurdle ford”), grew from a small Gaelic settlement and a Viking encampment into a European capital of technology, finance and literature — all while keeping a cosy scale: most of the main sights can be covered on foot in a single day. 
For a cruise traveller, Dublin is above all a convenient, compact port of call that opens up all of Ireland, Scotland and the British Isles, while for a handful of small-ship and luxury lines it also serves as a port of embarkation for voyages across the North Atlantic and the Baltic. In 2019, still the record year, Dublin Port welcomed 158 cruise ships, and from the 2026 season new dedicated berths for the largest modern vessels are due to open. According to industry estimates, more than 200 cruise calls visit Ireland every year, and Dublin remains traditionally one of the leading ports in that flow. 🚢

📋 Before setting off on a cruise to or from Dublin, or stepping ashore for a few hours in port, here's what you need to know:
🇮🇪 Country: Ireland
📍 Region: Leinster, County Dublin
👥 Population: about 592,000 residents in the city proper (Greater Dublin Area — over 1.5 million)
📐 Area: 117.8 km² (45.5 sq mi)
🗣️ Languages: English and Irish (Gaelic) — both official; everyday communication is in English
💶 Currency: euro (EUR)
🕐 Time zone: GMT (UTC+0), IST (UTC+1) in summer — two hours behind Kyiv time
☀️ Climate: temperate oceanic, with mild, damp winters (about +39…+46 °F / +4…+8 °C) and cool summers (+59…+68 °F / +15…+20 °C); rain is possible year-round
✈️ Nearest airport: Dublin Airport (DUB) — 10 km (6.2 mi) from the city centre, about a 25–30-minute drive from the cruise port
⚓ Official name of the cruise port: Dublin Port (operated by Dublin Port Company)
🗺️ Port area: 256 hectares, or 2.56 km² (0.99 sq mi) — roughly a quarter larger than the Principality of Monaco (2.02 km² / 0.78 sq mi)

🏛️ The history of Dublin — from Viking Dubh Linn to a modern harbour
⏳ Over 1,000 years of maritime history
Dublin's history is inseparable from its port. Long before the Vikings, a Gaelic settlement called Áth Cliath — “the ford of the hurdles” — stood at a crossing point on the River Liffey. Around the year 841, Norse Vikings established a fortified encampment, a longphort, near a dark tidal pool the Irish called Dubh Linn — “the black pool”. It is from this name that the modern city takes its English name, while the official Irish name, Baile Átha Cliath, preserves the memory of the Gaelic settlement. The Viking Kingdom of Dublin quickly grew into one of the leading trading hubs of the North Atlantic, and in 1170 the city was captured by the Anglo-Normans led by Strongbow. In 1204, King John ordered the construction of Dublin Castle, which remained the seat of English, and later British, power in Ireland for more than 700 years, until 1922.
⚔️ From Georgian capital to modern port
In 1592, Queen Elizabeth I founded Trinity College, Ireland's oldest university. The year 1707 marked the port's formal birth: the City of Dublin established the Ballast Office to manage the harbour — the direct forerunner of today's Dublin Port Company. The 18th century became the golden age of Georgian development, bringing the elegant squares of Merrion Square and St Stephen's Green, and the Custom House, opened in 1791. In the same period, between 1715 and 1795, the Great South Wall was built — a protective breakwater stretching more than 4 km (2.5 mi), which was the world's longest sea wall on completion and remains one of the longest in Europe; the Poolbeg Lighthouse at its tip has shone since 1767.
In 1800, the Act of Union stripped Dublin of its own parliament, and in the 1820s construction of the Bull Wall inadvertently deposited the sandy North Bull Island — today the world's only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located entirely within a capital city. In 1867, the port came under new management, the Dublin Port and Docks Board, and in 1916 the General Post Office (GPO) on O'Connell Street became the centre of the Easter Rising, which led to Irish independence in 1922. In 1997, the port was reorganised into the modern state company Dublin Port Company, and in 2010 UNESCO named Dublin a City of Literature. Today the port is riding a new wave of growth — under the Alexandra Basin Redevelopment programme, construction of new berths for the largest cruise ships has been under way since 2024. 🏗️

⚓ Dublin Port — Ireland's gateway to the open sea
📊 Scale and structure of the port
The modern Dublin Port covers 256 hectares (2.56 km² / 0.99 sq mi) and is split into two zones: the main one on the north bank of the Liffey (205 ha / 507 acres) and Poolbeg on the south bank (51 ha / 126 acres). The port operates eleven passenger, freight and border-inspection terminals, records around 7,000 ship movements a year, and handles roughly two-thirds of all freight passing through Irish ports. The harbour is run by the state-owned Dublin Port Company, established in 1997.
Cruise passengers check in and have their luggage processed at Terminal 7, Branch Road. Larger ships traditionally berth at Ocean Pier on Alexandra Quay, while smaller vessels dock closer to the centre, at Sir John Rogerson's Quay or the North Wall Quay Extension. Since 2024, new dedicated cruise berths have been under construction at the North Wall Quay Extension, designed to accommodate ships over 300 metres (984 ft) long and due to open from the 2026 season as part of the wider Alexandra Basin Redevelopment programme.

🚢 How many liners the port can handle
2019 remains Dublin's record year, when the port welcomed 158 cruise liners. During the major Alexandra Basin redevelopment works of 2021–2023, cruise calls were temporarily capped at around 80 a year to prioritise cargo operations. Since 2024, Dublin Port Company has been gradually rebuilding volumes towards the pre-pandemic 2020 target of around 125 calls a year, with further growth expected once the new berths open in 2026. It's also worth remembering the neighbouring harbour of Dún Laoghaire, about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of the centre: ships anchor offshore there and tender passengers ashore, and for the 2026 season the harbour expects more than 70 calls and around 128,000 passengers and crew — making it Ireland's second-busiest cruise harbour after Cork (Cobh).

🏢 Which cruise lines call at Dublin and depart from it
Dublin Port regularly receives ships from the world's leading cruise brands: Viking, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, MSC Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, AIDA, Celebrity Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line and Silversea. For smaller and luxury lines — Ponant, Scenic, Azamara, Windstar, SeaDream, Silversea Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions and APT — Dublin often serves as the actual embarkation and disembarkation port for itineraries along the Irish coast, to Scotland, the British Isles and the Baltic. A notable case is Celebrity Eclipse, which from April 2018 home-ported in Dublin for a period — a rare decision for a major mainstream brand. 🌍

💡 Interesting facts about Dublin and its port
A few lesser-known details worth knowing before getting to know the city:
🌊 The name Dublin comes from a “black pool”. The Irish Dubh Linn referred to a dark tidal pool where the rivers Poddle and Liffey met — roughly where the gardens of Dublin Castle stand today.
🦆 North Bull Island was formed by accident. Construction of the Bull Wall in the 1820s to tackle silting in the harbour caused a sandy island to build up, which today is the world's only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located entirely within a capital city (a status held since 1981).
🧱 The Great South Wall is one of the longest in Europe. The breakwater, over 4 km (2.5 mi) long, took 80 years to build (1715–1795) and was the longest sea wall in the world when it was completed.
📖 Dublin has been a UNESCO City of Literature since 2010. The city has given the world four Nobel laureates in literature: William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney.
📜 Trinity College holds the Book of Kells. This illuminated manuscript dates from the 9th century and is one of the world's most famous medieval books; the college itself was founded in 1592.
🍺 The Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's most visited paid attraction. In 2024 it welcomed 1.65 million guests. Arthur Guinness founded the brewery in 1759, signing a legendary 9,000-year lease.
🦌 Wild deer still graze in Phoenix Park. Covering 707 hectares (1,750 acres), it is the largest enclosed park of any European capital, and its herd of fallow deer has lived there since the 17th century.
🏰 Dublin Castle was a seat of power for more than 700 years. From 1204 to 1922, it was from here that first English, then British, officials ruled Ireland.

📍 Dublin's top sights — must-sees for cruise visitors
A cruise ship's call in Dublin usually lasts from 8 to 10–12 hours, so it's worth planning your route in advance. A detailed list with addresses, ticket prices and opening hours can be found in the “Landmarks and Places of Interest” section; below is a brief overview of the city's iconic locations.
🍺 Guinness Storehouse — a seven-storey visitor experience at the St James's Gate brewery, topped by the panoramic Gravity Bar with views across the whole city.
📚 Trinity College and the Book of Kells — Ireland's oldest university (1592), the famous Long Room library and a medieval illuminated manuscript.
🏰 Dublin Castle — the former seat of British power, with state apartments and picturesque gardens.
🎭 Temple Bar — a historic cultural quarter of cobbled streets, live music, pubs and galleries.
🌉 Ha'penny Bridge — the iconic pedestrian bridge over the Liffey, built in 1816.
⛪ Christ Church and St Patrick's cathedrals — medieval churches at the very heart of the city, the older of which was founded back in the 1030s.
🦌 Phoenix Park — the largest enclosed park of any European capital, home to wild deer and Dublin Zoo.
🏛️ Kilmainham Gaol and the GPO — key sites in the history of Ireland's struggle for independence.

✨ Why choose a cruise from Dublin or add it to your itinerary
Dublin — a port that works equally well as a few-hour stop and as a starting point for a voyage.
First, the logistics are convenient: Dublin Airport, just 10 km (6.2 mi) from the centre, receives flights from dozens of European cities, and the port itself is only minutes away. ✈️
Second, there's a rich choice of itineraries: cruises from or via Dublin run along the Irish coast, to Scotland and the British Isles, into the Baltic Sea, and, for select expedition and luxury lines, even across the Atlantic. 🌊
Third, the city itself is worth an extra day: compact, friendly and surprisingly literary, Dublin is easy to explore on foot, and an evening spent in a Temple Bar pub over a fresh pint of Guinness becomes, for many travellers, the most vivid memory of Ireland. 🍀

The cruise specialists at Four Gates Group will help you choose the optimal ship, itinerary and cabin, take care of airport transfer details and visa requirements, and offer favourable rates from the leading cruise brands we work with as a priority partner in Ukraine. 🤝

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is provided for general guidance and is accurate as of the publication date. Prices, schedules, routes and visiting conditions are subject to change without notice. Please confirm current details with a Four Gates Group cruise specialist or on the official websites of the relevant venues.

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How to Get to the Cruise Terminal in Dublin

Dublin is a port with a logistical quirk of its own: there is no single passenger terminal here, unlike in major Mediterranean ports. Instead, cruise ships call at two different locations — the industrial harbour of Dublin Port, 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 miles) from the city centre, and the outer anchorage off the town of Dún Laoghaire, 13 km (8 miles) to the south, where large ships anchor and tender passengers ashore. No direct metro serves either location, so it's worth planning your route in advance. Below is a verified, step-by-step guide to every transfer option, current prices, and tips from the Four Gates Group cruise specialists. 🎯

📍 Where exactly is Dublin's cruise port
Dublin welcomes cruise ships at two different locations, and which one your ship uses depends on its size and the date of the call.

⚓ Dublin Port (industrial harbour) — the main berthing area for most medium-sized ships:
• Ocean Pier and Alexandra Quay — the main cruise berths in the Alexandra Basin area, within the North Wall industrial zone
• Sir John Rogerson's Quay — a quieter berth closer to the centre, on the city side of the East Link Bridge, occasionally used by smaller luxury ships
📌 GPS address: East Wall Road / Alexandra Road, Dublin 1–3, Ireland
🚶 Distance to the city centre: 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 miles) to O'Connell Street
⚠️ The berths sit within a working cargo port, where pedestrian access is prohibited for safety reasons. A free port shuttle, or the cruise line's own transfer, carries passengers between the port gate and the ship's gangway.

⚓ Dún Laoghaire Harbour — the tender anchorage — most of the very largest ships call here, as the industrial harbour is either too small to berth them or too shallow for their draught: the ship anchors in Dublin Bay, and passengers are ferried ashore by tender to the floating pontoon berth at St Michael's Pier, right in the centre of the town.
📌 GPS address: Dún Laoghaire Harbour, Co. Dublin, A96, Ireland
🚶 Distance to Dublin city centre: about 13 km (8 miles) south
⚠️ Tendering depends on weather and swell height and only takes place in daylight — in stormy conditions, the cruise line may cancel or postpone the tender service.

❗ Important: your ship's exact berth (Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire) is always stated on your cruise voucher. Check it 48–72 hours before the call — the assignment can change due to weather or berth availability.

✈️ From Dublin Airport (DUB) to the cruise terminal
Dublin Airport is located 10–13 km (6–8 miles) north of the city. It's the only major airport serving Dublin, receiving flights from Ukraine (usually via Warsaw, Istanbul, Frankfurt, or other European hubs). There is no direct bus from the airport to either Dublin Port or Dún Laoghaire, so a taxi or a pre-arranged transfer is the best option.

🚕 Taxi — the fastest option
Official Dublin taxis are regulated by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and charge by the meter.
• To Dublin Port: 20–25 minutes, approximately 25–35 EUR
• To Dún Laoghaire: 40–50 minutes, approximately 38–50 EUR (the route crosses the entire city in the opposite direction)
• Rate: around 1.32 EUR/km during the day (Mon–Sat, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.), higher at night and on weekends
• Payment: cash or card (accepted in almost every taxi)
• Apps: FreeNow and Uber (Uber in Dublin only dispatches licensed taxi drivers) let you book a car in advance

🚐 Private transfer — the most comfortable option
If you're travelling as a family, a group, or with a lot of luggage, this is the best choice. A driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a name board, help with your bags, and take you straight to the right berth at a fixed price.
• Price: from 45 EUR for a sedan (1–3 people) to Dublin Port, from 70 EUR to Dún Laoghaire
• Benefits: fixed price, English-speaking driver, flight monitoring, no waiting in the taxi queue
🤝 Four Gates Group arranges private transfers for its clients — just share your flight number when booking your cruise.

🚌 Bus + connection — the budget option
There's no direct bus to the port, so you'll need to combine the official airport bus with a tram or train.
Route to Dublin Port:
1️⃣ Take the official Airlink Express bus (route 747 for the north side of the centre, or 757 for the south) from the terminal exit
2️⃣ Get off near Busáras or O'Connell Street (~25–30 min)
3️⃣ Transfer to the Luas (Red Line) tram towards the terminus, The Point (~15–20 min)
4️⃣ Walk 10–15 minutes from The Point to the port gate, then take the port shuttle to the ship
Cost: Airlink Express 10 EUR one way (13 EUR return) + Luas around 2.60 EUR — roughly 12.60 EUR per person in total
Journey time: 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes
Route to Dún Laoghaire: Airlink Express to the centre → transfer to the DART suburban train southbound to Dún Laoghaire station (~20–25 min from Pearse Street or Tara Street). Total journey time is roughly 1 hour 20 minutes, at a cost of about 13–14 EUR.
⚠️ Note: with heavy luggage, this combination is awkward due to the two transfers — for families and groups, we recommend a taxi or a private transfer.

🚂 From Dublin's train stations to the cruise terminal
If you arrive in Dublin by train (including from other Irish cities), you'll come into one of two main stations — Heuston (western and southern routes) or Connolly (northern routes and the DART suburban line).

From Heuston Station:
🚕 Taxi: to Dublin Port — 20–25 minutes, 20–28 EUR; to Dún Laoghaire — 30–35 minutes, 30–38 EUR
🚋 Luas (Red Line): Heuston is the western terminus of the Red Line, running directly to the eastern terminus at The Point (~30–35 min, around 2.60 EUR), then a 10–15-minute walk to the port gate

From Connolly Station:
🚕 Taxi: to Dublin Port — 10–15 minutes, 15–20 EUR; to Dún Laoghaire — 25–30 minutes, 28–35 EUR
🚋 Luas (Red Line): the nearest stop, Busáras, is a 3–5-minute walk from the station, then 15–20 minutes to The Point
🚆 DART to Dún Laoghaire: a direct suburban train from Connolly station, ~25 minutes, every 10–15 minutes at peak times, costing around 3.30 EUR — the most convenient option if your ship is calling at Dún Laoghaire
💡 Tip: if your ship is anchored off Dún Laoghaire, the DART from Connolly or Pearse Street is the fastest and cheapest way to reach the tender pier.

🏙️ From Dublin city centre to the cruise terminal
If you've spent a night or a few days at a hotel in the city centre, you have several options for reaching your ship, depending on where it's berthed.

To Dublin Port:
🚕 Taxi — 10–15 minutes, 12–18 EUR. The simplest option, especially with luggage.
🚋 Luas (Red Line) — to the terminus at The Point, every 8–10 minutes, a 20–25-minute journey from the central stops, costing around 2.60 EUR. From the station it's a 10–15-minute walk to the port gate, then a free port shuttle to the gangway.
🚌 Bus No. 53 — runs from Talbot Street (near Connolly) to the port terminals, hourly on weekdays (limited service on Sundays)
🚶 Walking from the centre — technically possible (about 30–40 minutes along the quays), but not recommended with luggage: part of the route passes through an industrial area with no footpaths.

To Dún Laoghaire:
🚆 DART — the most convenient and fastest option: from Pearse Street, Tara Street, or Connolly stations, every 10–15 minutes, a 20–25-minute journey, costing 2.80–3.30 EUR. The tender pier is a 3–5-minute walk from Dún Laoghaire station.
🚕 Taxi — 25–30 minutes, 25–35 EUR
🚌 Buses Nos. 7, 7n, 46a, 59, 63, 75, 111 — run to Dún Laoghaire from various parts of the city, but are slower than the DART

🚗 By car — parking near the port (and car rental)
If you're driving your own or a rental car to the port, there are several official car parks near the berths.

🅿️ Parking at the Dublin Port terminals (operated by APCOA):
• Cost: 2 EUR per hour, 9 EUR per day, 50 EUR per week
• Booking: online via APCOA Connect — recommended to guarantee a space

🅿️ Q-Park Bloomfields — the closest car park to Dún Laoghaire:
• Distance to the pier: about an 8-minute walk
• Standard Q-Park Dublin rates, book online at q-park.ie

🛣️ Driving directions: the easiest way to Dublin Port is via the Dublin Port Tunnel (linking the airport and the M50 to the port); for Dún Laoghaire, take the coast road (N11/R119) past Blackrock and Monkstown.
💰 Dublin Port Tunnel toll: chargeable for cars — around 3.50 EUR off-peak, up to 12–14 EUR at peak times (weekday mornings and evenings)

🚗 Car rental: major agencies (Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Sixt) operate desks at the airport and in the city centre; there are no rental desks right at the cruise berths, so it's best to book in advance and collect the car at the airport or in town.

♿ Accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility
✅ Luas trams and DART suburban trains are low-floor with level boarding, suitable for wheelchair users
✅ Airlink Express and city buses in Dublin are fitted with ramps and wheelchair spaces
✅ Dublin Airport offers a full range of Special Assistance services — book in advance via dublinairport.com
⚠️ Important for Dún Laoghaire: tender landings depend on swell height and weather, and can be difficult or temporarily unavailable for wheelchair users. Cruise lines have their own assistance procedures — let them know your needs in advance when booking
✅ Staff at every terminal are available to help with boarding — inform your cruise line of any needs in advance

⏰ When to arrive at the cruise terminal
Dublin operates in two different formats, so your arrival time depends on the type of call.

🔵 Scenario 1 — port of call (a stop during your itinerary)
Most ships visit Dublin for a single day — a standard call lasting 8–12 hours. The key rule here is the “all aboard” deadline: you must be back on board 60–90 minutes before the scheduled departure time. The exact time is always printed on your boarding pass or announced on board on the day of the call. If your ship is anchored off Dún Laoghaire, allow extra time for the last tender — it typically leaves about 90 minutes before the ship's departure.

🟢 Scenario 2 — embarkation or disembarkation (start or end of the cruise)
Dublin also serves as a departure port for select luxury and expedition lines (including Silversea, Azamara, Ponant, Scenic, and Lindblad Expeditions), whose itineraries begin or end here.
🕐 Online check-in: complete the required documents on the cruise line's website 1–2 days before boarding
🕐 Recommended arrival time: 3–4 hours before the ship's scheduled departure — check-in typically opens at that time
🕐 Boarding deadline: usually 90 minutes before departure
🧳 Luggage drop-off: handled right at the pier by the cruise line's staff; porters deliver your bags to your cabin separately from you
❗ Since Dublin has no permanent terminal building, check-in typically takes place in a temporary tent or pavilion right by the berth — exact instructions always arrive with your boarding documents from the cruise line. Every Four Gates Group voucher includes the exact boarding time and location for your specific cruise.

💡 Tips from the Four Gates Group experts
Over years of working with Dublin, our cruise specialists have gathered a set of tips to save you time, money, and stress:

🌅 Fly in a day before boarding if it's a turnaround cruise. Dublin's weather is changeable, and a flight delay could cost you the entire cruise — the ship won't wait. Spend at least one night in the city before departure.

⚓ Confirm your berth in advance. Since your ship could be at either Dublin Port or the Dún Laoghaire anchorage, the difference in transfer time and cost is significant. Check the latest information on your cruise voucher a few days before the call.

💼 Book your transfer in advance. On days when large ships call, or several ships arrive at once, taxi queues at the airport and the port can grow long. A pre-booked transfer means a guaranteed price and minimal waiting.

🌦️ Bring a raincoat or umbrella. Irish weather changes quickly, and tender landings at Dún Laoghaire take place outdoors.

💶 Carry a little cash. Although Dublin is largely a cashless city, small notes come in handy for the occasional taxi or bus ticket.

📱 Download apps in advance: FreeNow (taxis), TFI Live (Ireland's public transport schedules), and Google Maps with an offline map of Dublin saved — handy even without mobile data.

🏨 Choose a hotel in the city centre (Temple Bar, O'Connell Street, or along the River Liffey). From there it's equally easy to reach Dublin Port or the DART towards Dún Laoghaire.

📞 Cruise terminal contacts in Dublin
Dublin Port Company (general information):+353 1 887 6000
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (harbour administration):+353 1 205 4700
National Radio Cabs (Dublin radio taxi):+353 1 677 2222
Dublin Airport (information):+353 1 814 1111
Ireland emergency services: 112 or 999
Four Gates Group cruise specialists (24/7 for clients):+38 097 653 05 53

Getting to and from Dublin's cruise ships is a little more involved than at typical Mediterranean ports, given the lack of a single terminal and the split between the industrial harbour and the tender anchorage at Dún Laoghaire. But once you know the right route for your specific berth, reaching your ship — or getting back into the city — is entirely straightforward. The cruise experts at Four Gates Group support our clients at every stage: from choosing the best flight to Dublin to arranging a private transfer with a name board waiting in the arrivals hall. Get in touch with your manager, and your Dublin cruise will start without a hint of stress. 🛳️✨

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is for general guidance and was accurate at the time of publication. Prices, schedules, routes, and visiting conditions may change without notice. For the latest details, please check with your Four Gates Group cruise specialist or the official websites of the relevant venues.

FOUR GATES GROUP — Cruises by Professionals

Dublin's Top Sights: A Complete Guide for Cruise Passengers

Dublin is a city where medieval lanes sit shoulder to shoulder with the buzz of live-music pubs, and literature seems to linger on every corner: this is the birthplace of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker, and since 2010 Dublin has officially held the title of UNESCO City of Literature. Ireland's capital is compact — the city covers roughly 118 km² (45.6 sq mi), and most of the main sights sit within a 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) radius of the River Liffey. That's a real advantage for cruise passengers: a call in Dublin usually lasts 8–10 hours, which is plenty of time to explore the historic centre, sample a legendary pint of Guinness, and even squeeze in a trip to the coast. Below is a thoroughly checked guide to the key sights, with up-to-date 2026 prices, opening hours and exact directions from the cruise berth at Ocean Pier (Alexandra Quay) to each attraction. 🎯

📚 1. Trinity College & the Book of Kells
💡 Fun facts & background:
Trinity College is Ireland's oldest university and one of Europe's most beautiful campuses, and its Old Library draws travellers from around the world for the sake of a single book. The Book of Kells is an illuminated gospel manuscript over 1,200 years old, decorated with such intricate Celtic artwork that a medieval chronicler once called it “the work of angels, not of men.” ✨
🔹 The book was created around the year 800 by Columban monks, either on the island of Iona (Scotland) or in the town of Kells (County Meath), which gave it its name.
🔹 The manuscript arrived in Dublin in 1653 for safekeeping during wartime, and in 1661 Bishop Henry Jones donated it to Trinity College.
🔹 The library's Long Room, 65 metres (213 ft) long, houses around 200,000 of the college's oldest books along with the legendary Brian Boru Harp — the oldest surviving Irish harp, depicted on Irish coins and the national coat of arms. 🎼
🔹 The Long Room is currently undergoing a major restoration (the Old Library Redevelopment Project), so part of the Book of Kells exhibition is temporarily housed in the modern Red Pavilion just steps from the main building.

📜 History:
Trinity College was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1592 to strengthen Protestant education in Ireland, and it remains the sole constituent college of the University of Dublin to this day. Its graduates include writers Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and Samuel Beckett, along with several presidents of Ireland. With its cobbled squares, the Campanile bell tower and leafy quadrangles, the campus has preserved the atmosphere of the 18th and 19th centuries right in the heart of a modern city.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 10–15 minutes, EUR 15–20. Address: College Green, Dublin 2
• Bus/tram: bus route 53 into the city centre, then a 10-minute walk, or the Luas tram (Red Line) from The Point stop to Abbey, then about a 10-minute walk. Cost: around EUR 2.60–3.30
• On foot: around 35–40 minutes along the Liffey quays

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Adult ticket (self-guided): from EUR 26
• Guided ticket (75 min): from EUR 65
• Combined “Trinity Trails” ticket (with a walking tour of the campus): from EUR 39
• Opening hours: Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Fri–Sat 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
⚠️ Important: tickets have a fixed entry time slot — book online in advance at the official site, visittrinity.ie, especially in summer.

🍺 2. Guinness Storehouse
💡 Fun facts & background:
Guinness Storehouse is Ireland's most visited attraction and something of a pilgrimage site for beer lovers, drawing over 1.7 million guests a year. Its seven floors of exhibits are arranged in the shape of a giant pint glass — stand in the middle of the ground-floor atrium and look up, and you'll see “bubbles” rising all the way to the roof. 🍻
🔹 In 1759 brewery founder Arthur Guinness signed a legendary lease on the land at St James's Gate for 9,000 years at an annual rent of 45 pounds — one of the longest leases in business history.
🔹 The Storehouse building itself is a former fermentation plant built in 1904, opened to visitors only in 2000.
🔹 The seventh floor houses the panoramic Gravity Bar, with 360° glass walls, where every visitor can enjoy a pint of fresh Guinness while taking in views over the whole of Dublin.

📜 History:
In 1759 Arthur Guinness founded a brewery on the edge of what was then Dublin, and within a few decades the “black stuff” had become synonymous with Ireland. Today Guinness is brewed to the same recipe in various countries around the world, but it was at St James's Gate that the brand was born — now sold in more than 150 countries. The Storehouse opened as a museum-attraction to tell the story of the brewery from grain to glass, and over 25 years it has become a leading symbol of Irish hospitality.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 15–20 minutes, EUR 20–25. Address: St. James's Gate, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H
• Public transport: Luas (Red Line) from The Point to James's, then a 10-minute walk, or bus route 123 from the city centre

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Adult ticket: from EUR 26 (dynamic pricing, higher at peak times)
• Students/65+: from EUR 22
• Children 5–17: around EUR 10; under 5 — free (no tasting)
• Opening hours: September–June 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., July–August 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (entry is by timed slot)
⚠️ Tip: book tickets online in advance — walk-up prices are usually higher, and entry without a booking is only possible if slots remain available.

🏰 3. Dublin Castle
💡 Fun facts & background:
Dublin Castle is the very site the city's name comes from. It was here that the Vikings built a “black pool” — Dubh Linn — from which the name “Dublin” derives. For more than 700 years, viceroys of the English and later British crown ruled Ireland from this spot. 👑
🔹 The castle was built on the orders of King John of England in 1204 as a military fortress with four corner towers.
🔹 A fire in 1684 destroyed most of the medieval structure, but fragments of Viking and Norman walls survive and remain open to visitors below ground.
🔹 In the late 17th and 18th centuries the fortress was rebuilt as a lavish Georgian palace, complete with a Throne Room and the St Patrick's Hall apartments used for viceregal receptions.
🔹 On 16 January 1922, the last British viceroy officially handed the castle over to Michael Collins and the government of the newly independent Irish state — a date that symbolically closed more than 700 years of British rule.

📜 History:
Today Dublin Castle is a working complex that hosts state ceremonies, presidential inaugurations and official receptions, while part of the building is open to visitors as a museum. In the courtyard you can see the Chapel Royal, with its neo-Gothic façade, and the remains of the Record Tower, the oldest part of the complex.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 10–12 minutes, EUR 14–18. Address: Dame Street, Dublin 2
• Public transport: Luas to Jervis, or a bus to Dame Street, then a 5–7-minute walk

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Self-guided, adults: EUR 8
• Students/65+: EUR 6; children 12–17 — EUR 4; under 12 — free
• Guided tour, adults: EUR 12
• Opening hours: daily, including bank holidays, 9:45 a.m.–5:45 p.m. (last admission 5:15 p.m.)

⛪ 4. Christ Church Cathedral
💡 Fun facts & background:
Christ Church is the older of Dublin's two great cathedrals and one of the symbols of the city's Viking heritage. It holds Ireland's largest medieval crypt, and its exhibits include a rare copy of Magna Carta. 🏛️
🔹 For decades, the organ pipes in the crypt held the mummified remains of a cat and the rat it had once chased — the pair got stuck together in the pipework. Local legend nicknamed them “Tom and Jerry,” and James Joyce even mentioned them in Finnegans Wake. 🐈
🔹 The cathedral is the burial place of Strongbow (Richard de Clare), the Norman lord who conquered Dublin in 1170; his stone effigy remains one of the church's chief relics.

📜 History:
The cathedral was founded in 1030 by Sitric Silkenbeard, the Viking king of Dublin. In 1172 Strongbow and Archbishop Laurence O'Toole rebuilt the wooden church in stone as a Gothic cathedral, which (with 19th-century restorations) survives to this day. Today Christ Church is the cathedral of the Church of Ireland and a popular place of pilgrimage.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 12–15 minutes, EUR 15–19. Address: Christchurch Place, Wood Quay, Dublin 8
• On foot from Dublin Castle: 5 minutes

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Adults (18–64): EUR 12
• Youth 13–17 and 65+: EUR 10; children 2–12 — EUR 4; under 2 — free
• Combo ticket with Jameson Distillery: EUR 39
• Opening hours (summer, April–September): Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Sun 12:30–2:30 p.m. and 4:30–7:00 p.m. (shorter hours in winter)

✝️ 5. St Patrick's Cathedral
💡 Fun facts & background:
St Patrick's is Ireland's largest church, 91 metres (299 ft) long, with a spire standing 43 metres (141 ft) tall that was rebuilt in 1749. According to tradition, the first Irish Christians were baptised as far back as the 5th century at a holy well on this very site, said to have been blessed by St Patrick himself. ⛲
🔹 From 1713 to 1745 the cathedral's dean was Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels. The writer is buried here, alongside his close friend Esther Johnson.
🔹 The Door of Reconciliation is a famous relic with a hole cut into it in 1492 by the Earl of Kildare, who thrust his arm through it as a gesture of peace to a rival clan — the origin of the English phrase “to chance your arm.”

📜 History:
The present building has stood since 1191, on the site of an older chapel by the holy well. Over the centuries the cathedral endured fires, decline and a major 19th-century restoration funded by the Guinness brewing family. Today it remains an active cathedral of the Church of Ireland and one of the city's leading literary landmarks.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 12–15 minutes, EUR 15–19. Address: St Patrick's Close, off Patrick Street, Dublin 8
• On foot from Christ Church Cathedral: 7–8 minutes

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Adults (with audio guide): EUR 11.50
• Students/65+: around EUR 9; children 6–12 — around EUR 5; under 5 — free
• Opening hours: Mon–Sat 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday access is limited due to services
• Free guided tours: daily except Sunday

🍻 6. Temple Bar & Grafton Street
💡 Fun facts & background:
Temple Bar is Dublin's best-known cultural quarter — cobblestones, colourful pubs and live music every evening. The name comes from Sir William Temple, whose house and garden stood here in the early 1600s; the name first appeared on a map of Dublin as far back as 1673. 🎷
🔹 In the 18th century a customs house operated here, and the district thrived on warehouses, taverns and theatres, but after the customs service moved out in 1791 it fell into decline for nearly 200 years.
🔹 The area's modern look is the result of a lucky escape in the 1980s: a state transport company wanted to demolish the quarter for a bus depot, but cheap rents drew in artists and small businesses, who ended up saving the historic streetscape.
🔹 Nearby, on Suffolk Street, stands the bronze statue of Molly Malone, the heroine of Dublin's best-known ballad about a fishmonger. It was erected in 1988 to mark Dublin's millennium, and locals affectionately nicknamed it “the tart with the cart.”
🔹 Grafton Street is the main pedestrian shopping street between Trinity College and St Stephen's Green, famous for its street performers and the historic Bewley's café (open since 1927).
🔹 The pedestrian Ha'penny Bridge across the Liffey was built in 1816; it takes its name from the half-penny toll charged to pedestrians crossing it, right up until 1919.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 10–12 minutes, EUR 12–16
• On foot along the Liffey quays: 30–35 minutes
• Public transport: bus route 53 or Luas into the centre, then a 5–10-minute walk

💶 Prices:
• Strolling through Temple Bar and Grafton Street, and viewing the Molly Malone statue and Ha'penny Bridge — free
⚠️ Note: Temple Bar and Grafton Street are popular hunting grounds for pickpockets, especially in the evening and in crowds. Keep your valuables close.

⛓️ 7. Kilmainham Gaol
💡 Fun facts & background:
Kilmainham isn't just an old jail — it's a symbol of Ireland's fight for independence. Its grim corridors and tiny cells witnessed defining moments of Irish history, and today it's one of the country's most visited museums. 🕯️
🔹 The gaol opened in 1796, and in its early years even children were held here for petty theft.
🔹 Its most tragic chapter came in May 1916, when 14 leaders of the Easter Rising were executed here after the rebellion was crushed — among them Patrick Pearse and a wounded James Connolly, who was executed tied to a chair because of his injuries. The executions outraged the public and ultimately hastened Ireland's path to independence.
🔹 The gaol closed in 1924, and films shot within its walls include In the Name of the Father and Michael Collins.

📜 History:
For over a century Kilmainham was Dublin's main prison, holding participants from virtually every Irish independence movement of the 19th and 20th centuries. After decades of decline, former prisoners and volunteers restored the building in the 1960s, turning it into a museum of Irish nationalist history.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 20–25 minutes, EUR 25–30. Address: Kilmainham, Dublin 8
• Public transport: Luas (Red Line) to Suir Road, then a 10-minute walk

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Adults: EUR 8; 65+ — EUR 6; students — EUR 4; family ticket (2 adults + 2–3 children) — EUR 20; children under 12 — free (a ticket is still required)
• Opening hours: museum 10:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m., visitor centre 9:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: entry is by advance online booking only, guided tour only — tickets are practically never sold on the day, so book ahead at kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie.

🦌 8. Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo
💡 Fun facts & background:
Phoenix Park is one of Europe's largest enclosed city parks, covering 707 hectares (1,750 acres) — twice the size of New York's entire Central Park. Wild deer still roam freely here, descended from herds that have lived in the park since the 17th century. 🦌
🔹 The park was laid out in 1662 by James Butler, Duke of Ormond, as a royal hunting ground.
🔹 On 29 September 1979, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here before a crowd of more than a million people — the largest gathering in Irish history. A 35-metre (115-ft) Papal Cross still marks the spot.
🔹 The park is home to the official residence of the President of Ireland, Áras an Uachtaráin (built in 1754), as well as a 62-metre (203-ft) obelisk honouring the Duke of Wellington — the largest obelisk in Europe.
🔹 Dublin Zoo, founded in 1831, is the fourth-oldest zoo in the world, home to more than 400 animals across 70 species.

📜 History:
The park's name is the result of a curious linguistic mix-up: the Irish name for a nearby spring, “Fionn Uisce” (“clear water”), was misheard by English speakers as “Phoenix,” and the name stuck. From royal hunting grounds, the park gradually became a public space, and today it remains a favourite spot for Dubliners to jog, picnic and cycle.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi: 20–25 minutes, EUR 25–30. Address: Phoenix Park, Dublin 8, D08 AC98 (zoo)
• Public transport: bus routes 25, 25A, 26, 46A from the city centre

💶 Prices & opening hours:
• Entry to the park: free, open 24 hours
• Dublin Zoo, adults: from EUR 22.50 (online); EUR 26.50 at the gate
• Children 3–15: from EUR 17; students/65+ — from EUR 17.50
• Zoo opening hours: daily 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (March–September), shorter in winter

⚓ 9. Howth — A Fishing Village by the Sea
💡 Fun facts & background:
Howth is a picturesque fishing village on the peninsula of the same name, loved by Dubliners for its fresh seafood, lighthouses and panoramic coastal walking trails. It's one of the most popular excursions for cruise passengers who have more time to spend ashore. 🌊
🔹 The Cliff Path Loop, around 6 km (3.7 miles) long, traces the rocky coastline of the peninsula with views over the Irish Sea, Ireland's Eye island and the Baily Lighthouse.
🔹 Fresh catch is unloaded in the harbour every morning — one of Dublin's oldest fish markets operates here, and the quayside is lined with dozens of seafood cafés.
🔹 Howth Castle, the ancestral seat of the St Lawrence family, has stood on a hill above the village since the 14th century — one of Ireland's oldest continuously inhabited homes (the gardens are open to visitors).

📜 History:
The name Howth comes from the Old Norse “Hǫfuð” (“headland”) — the settlement was founded by Vikings as early as the 10th century as a convenient harbour for controlling the bay. Today Howth is part of Greater Dublin but retains the feel of a separate seaside town.

🚢 Getting there from Ocean Pier:
• Taxi to Connolly Station, then DART: a 10-minute taxi ride (EUR 12–15) to Connolly Station, then the DART suburban train to Howth station (25–30 minutes, EUR 3.50–4 return)
• Direct taxi transfer: 30–35 minutes, EUR 35–45

💶 Prices:
• Strolling the village and the Cliff Path — free
• Howth Castle (gardens): free entry; the building itself is closed to visitors
⚠️ Tip: allow at least 3–4 hours for a trip to Howth including travel time — it's the furthest point in this guide, so it's only worth it on a longer call.

🎨 10. Other Sights Worth a Look
• 🏛️ EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (CHQ Building, Custom House Quay) — the closest attraction of interest to the cruise berth, just a 10–15-minute walk. An interactive story of the 10 million Irish people who emigrated abroad. Repeatedly named “Europe's Leading Tourist Attraction” at the World Travel Awards. EUR 21 (10–20% discount for online booking).
• 🥃 Jameson Distillery Bow St. (Smithfield) — a historic distillery founded in 1780, with a whiskey tasting. EUR 26, daily 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. (summer).
• 🏺 National Museum of Ireland — Archaeology (Kildare Street) — free admission, Bronze Age treasures, the famous Tara Brooch, and preserved “bog bodies.”
• 🏠 Little Museum of Dublin (St Stephen's Green) — a small but charming museum of the city's social history, with an exhibit devoted to the band U2. Guided visits only, around EUR 15.
• 🏰 Malahide Castle — a 25-minute drive north of the city centre. Home to the Talbot family for more than 780 years (1185–1973), the castle is said to be haunted by the ghost of the jester Puck. EUR 16 (adults), daily 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
• ⛰️ Glendalough, County Wicklow — an ancient monastic settlement founded by St Kevin around 570, with a surviving 33-metre (108-ft) round tower. The drive takes 1–1.5 hours each way, so it's only worth considering on a long call or as part of an organised tour (EUR 35–55). Entry to the monastic grounds is free; the visitor centre costs EUR 5.

🗺️ Three Self-Guided Dublin Itineraries for an 8–9 Hour Call
A cruise call in Dublin usually lasts 8–10 hours. Seeing 3–5 top sights is realistic if you plan your route well. Below are three options depending on your budget and interests.

🥉 Itinerary 1. Budget — up to EUR 20 per person
⏱️ Total time: 8 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: EUR 15–20 + food

🕘 9:00 a.m. — Leave the Ocean Pier berth
On foot or by bus route 53 towards the centre (EUR 2).

🕘 9:30–10:15 a.m. — EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and the Custom House Quay
Entry EUR 21; alternatively, just stroll the quay past the Custom House for free.

🕙 10:30–11:15 a.m. — Ha'penny Bridge and Temple Bar
A free stroll around the cobbled old quarter, with photos by the colourful pubs.

🕦 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. — Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral (exterior)
Walk along Dame Street and view the castle courtyard (EUR 8 if you want to go inside the apartments).

🕐 12:15–1:15 p.m. — Lunch in Temple Bar or on Dame Street
A set lunch at a local pub — EUR 13–18.

🕝 1:15–2:30 p.m. — Trinity College (exterior) and Grafton Street
A stroll around the campus exterior is free; shop and enjoy the street performers on Grafton Street, with a photo by the Molly Malone statue.

🕞 2:30–3:15 p.m. — Return to the berth
On foot along the quays or by bus route 53.

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Bus there and back: EUR 4
• Lunch: EUR 13–18
• Buffer: EUR 5
💸 TOTAL: EUR 22–27 per person (excluding museum tickets)

🥈 Itinerary 2. Optimal — EUR 70–90 per person
⏱️ Total time: 8.5 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: EUR 80 + food

🕗 8:30 a.m. — Leave the berth, taxi to Guinness Storehouse
EUR 22 — straight to the entrance, so you can catch the first time slot at 9:30 a.m.

🕘 9:30–11:00 a.m. — Guinness Storehouse
Ticket booked online in advance, EUR 26. A full tour of every floor and a pint in the Gravity Bar.

🕚 11:00–11:45 a.m. — Taxi to Dublin Castle
EUR 12, 10 minutes.

🕚 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. — Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral
Self-guided castle visit EUR 8; stroll around the cathedral (EUR 12 to go inside, optional).

🕐 12:45–1:45 p.m. — Lunch in Temple Bar
EUR 18–25 for a main course with a drink.

🕝 1:45–3:15 p.m. — Trinity College and the Book of Kells
Ticket booked online, EUR 26; a full visit to the Long Room and the exhibition.

🕞 3:15–4:00 p.m. — Grafton Street, the Molly Malone statue, shopping
A 2-minute walk from Trinity College.

🕓 4:00–4:30 p.m. — Taxi back to the berth
EUR 18, 15 minutes.

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Taxi there: EUR 22
• Guinness Storehouse: EUR 26
• Dublin Castle: EUR 8
• Taxi to the castle: EUR 12
• Trinity College: EUR 26
• Lunch: EUR 18–25
• Taxi back: EUR 18
💸 TOTAL: EUR 130–137 per person
💡 Skip Trinity College and stick to the exterior view to save EUR 26.

🥇 Itinerary 3. Premium — a private tour from EUR 300 per person
⏱️ Total time: 9 hours | 💰 Estimated budget: EUR 300–450 + tickets

🏆 What's included:
• ✅ A private driver holding a name sign, meeting you right at the gangway
• ✅ A comfortable car or minivan for the whole day
• ✅ A professional, licensed English-speaking guide
• ✅ Skip-the-line tickets to every attraction (no waiting)
• ✅ A restaurant table booked in advance
• ✅ A flexible itinerary — adjusted on the fly, including a trip out to Howth or Malahide Castle

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🕗 8:30 a.m. — Meet your driver and guide at the terminal

🕘 9:00–10:30 a.m. — Guinness Storehouse with a guide (skip-the-line)
A private tour with a tasting in the VIP Connoisseur Experience area.

🕚 10:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Kilmainham Gaol with a guide
A 15-minute drive. A private, queue-free tour with an in-depth look at the history of the Easter Rising.

🕧 12:15–1:45 p.m. — Lunch at a fine-dining Irish restaurant
For example, Chapter One (Michelin star) or Liath — from EUR 90 per person. Your guide handles the reservation.

🕝 2:00–3:15 p.m. — Trinity College and the Book of Kells (skip-the-line)
Private, queue-free entry, with commentary on the Long Room and the Celtic manuscript tradition.

🕞 3:30–4:15 p.m. — Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral with a guide
A private walking tour of the historic centre.

🕟 4:30–5:00 p.m. — Shopping on Grafton Street
Your driver waits while your guide points you toward the best Irish souvenir and knitwear shops.

🕟 5:15 p.m. — Return to the berth in comfort

💰 Cost breakdown:
• Private guide (9 hrs): from EUR 220
• Driver with car (9 hrs): from EUR 180
• Skip-the-line tickets (Guinness + Kilmainham + Trinity College): from EUR 90
• Fine-dining lunch: from EUR 90
💸 TOTAL: from EUR 580 per person (for 2+ people — calculated per group, not per person)

🤝 Four Gates Group arranges private Dublin excursions with licensed guides, gangway-to-gangway transfers and a guaranteed return to the ship on time. Contact your cruise specialist, and your day in Dublin will be planned exactly to your taste. 🛳️✨

⚠️ Good to Know Before You Go Ashore
🕐 The “all aboard” rule: you must be back on the ship 60 minutes before departure. If you're late, the ship will not wait, and catching up with it at the next port will be at your own expense.
🪪 Documents: bring a photocopy of your passport and your Ship Card.
💶 Cash and cards: Dublin is an almost entirely cashless city — contactless cards and mobile payments are accepted everywhere, including on buses and trams. A small amount of cash (EUR 20–30) is still handy for minor purchases.
🌦️ Weather: Irish weather can change several times a day, even in summer — bring a light rain jacket, even if the sun is shining in the morning.
👟 Clothing and footwear: comfortable shoes for the cobblestones of the old centre; for the cathedrals, dress neatly and avoid beachwear.
📱 Internet: free Wi-Fi is available in most cafés and on Dublin's public transport. Download an offline Google Maps map in advance for navigation.
🔐 Safety: Dublin is generally a safe city, but pickpocketing does occur in the tourist crowds of Temple Bar, on Grafton Street and on public transport. Keep your valuables in zipped bags.
🚗 Left-hand traffic: Ireland drives on the left, as in the UK — take extra care when crossing the street.

ℹ️ Please note: the information on this page is provided for general guidance and was accurate at the time of publication. Prices, schedules, routes and visiting conditions may change without notice. Please confirm current details with a Four Gates Group cruise specialist or on the official websites of the relevant venues.

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