Crystal Cruises to Explore Ireland, Scotland, England, and More

Crystal Cruises will sail to and from Dublin, Ireland for two Northern Europe cruises exploring the British Isles this summer.

The new, seven-day itineraries sail between Dublin and London aboard Crystal Serenity, exploring the rolling green countryside; medieval monuments, castles and bustling pubs of Ireland and Scotland; England’s tremendous maritime history; and even the area’s Viking heritage.

Travelers wanting more than seven days of luxury through the area can combine the two cruises for a 14-day voyage, conveniently roundtrip from London.

“Castles & Kilts”: 19 August 2013, London to Dublin

Travelers can immerse themselves in Great Britain and Northern Europe’s vast Viking and maritime heritage, with visits to:

• Newcastle upon Tyne, England
• Edinburgh, Scotland (ship overnights there)
• The prominent maritime hub of Stavanger, Norway
• The former Viking kingdom of Douglas, Isle of Man

Lord Andrew Mawson will also be aboard as a World Affairs expert.

“Emerald Isles Escape”: 26 August 2013, Dublin to London

This port-intensive itinerary with zero sea days presents a wealth of opportunity to delve into the varied cultures within the British Isles, with visits to:

• Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Holyhead, Wales
• Liverpool, England
• Cork, Ireland
• Portland, England
• Guernsey/St. Peter Port, Channel Islands

A golf theme, hosted by golf legend Billy Casper, also takes guests to some of the UK’s most picturesque and legendary grounds to play.

“We’re excited to offer fascinating Dublin as a destination for Crystal guests to start or end their vacation,” said Jack Anderson, senior vice president, marketing and sales. “As a gateway to the Emerald Isles, the city makes pre and post-cruise travel convenient, whether one is returning home or venturing further into the region. It’s also a great ‘turnaround’ port for guests who may want to combine these voyages back-to-back, for a longer British Isles vacation that doesn’t repeat ports.”