An adventure cruise on the Irish Sea

Board an expedition ship to visit Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Isle of Man, and Ireland

Board the MS Spitsbergen in Glasgow for a fascinating week-long cruise around the Irish Sea that takes you on a figure-of-eight trip to highlights of Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, Wales, and Ireland before returning to Scotland.

You'll wake up in a new destination every morning, balancing time at leisure to explore highlights that take your interest with planned excursions with your fellow passengers. You'll travel from Glasgow to Portrush, then onwards to Belfast, Douglas on the Isle of Man, Fishguard in Wales, and Dublin, before returning to Glasgow.

Six tours are included, offering plenty of opportunities to get to know these destinations better. You'll see the mysterious Giant's Causeway, be a shepherd for the afternoon in Portrush, get to know the birdlife in Belfast with a visit to WWT Castle Espie Wetlands Centre, and visit the UK's smallest city on a trip to St Davids in Wales.

This cruise has an environmental focus too. You'll get to join volunteers in Dublin and on the Isle of Man to help clean up their beaches and learn about what must be done to protect these areas for future generations.

Evenings are spent on board, chatting to like-minded guests about the adventures of the day over dinner in the ship's restaurant. A knowledgeable onboard crew is on hand to answer your questions, and the ship is equipped with a Science Centre and library for furthering your knowledge about destinations in the Irish Sea.

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No-fly break

This no-fly trip reduces the environmental impact of exploring destinations around the Irish Sea

Take part in beach clean ups

Work with volunteers in Dublin and on the Isle of Man, learning what their efforts are doing to help protect precious environments.

Experts onboard

Experts on board host lectures and discussions, and guests have full use of the ship’s Science Centre and library.

Sustainable travel

All Hurtigruten cruises are plastic-free and serve planet-friendly plant-based food on board.

Excursions included

Six excursions are included, such as environmentally focussed activities and a visit to the incredible Giant's Causeway

Sail in comfort

Completely reconstructed in 2016, MS Spitsbergen is a small ship hosting just 180 passengers. All meals and some drinks are included.

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Price includes

Stay in a cabin of your choice on board MS Spitsbergen
Take advantage of the Expedition Team's knowledge
Visit the Giant's Causeway
Try your hand at sheep farming
Help with marine clean-ups on the Isle of Man and in Dublin
Visit Castle Espie Wetlands Centre
Visit the UK's smallest city in Wales

Also included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner in Restaurant Aune, wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi on board, complimentary reusable water bottle, expedition team leading activities on board and ashore.

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Itinerary

Day
1

Embark MS Spitsbergen in Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Built for close exploration, MS Spitsbergen awaits your arrival in Scotland's cultural centre, Glasgow. You'll sail southwest to Northern Ireland tonight, ready to kickstart your adventure in Portrush.

Meals - Dinner
Day
2

Portrush and the Giant’s Causeway

Portrush, United Kingdom

This morning, you'll disembark in the small town of Portrush in Northern Ireland, where you can stretch your legs on the sandy shores. An included excursion to the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway will be a particularly memorable moment, observing the intriguing basalt columns that rise from the coast.

Later, be a shepherd by visiting a working sheep farm in the peaks of the Glenshane Pass and help to herd the sheep flock by giving instructions to the working dogs under the expert guidance of a fourth-generation farmer.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
3

Belfast and Castle Espie Wetlands Centre

Belfast, United Kingdom

On arrival in Belfast, there's time to familiarise yourself with the city's seafaring history along Belfast's Maritime Mile and the Titanic Quarter. An included visit to the WWT Castle Espie Wetlands Centre allows time to explore this 60-acre nature reserve that comprises tidal lagoons, eel-grass mats, salt marshes, and reed beds. These habitats attract Ireland's widest variety of native and exotic waterbirds.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
4

Isle of Man and a beach clean-up

Peel, Isle of Man

Today, you'll join local volunteers to help keep the Isle of Man's beaches pristine and a haven for wildlife as part of a growing international community of 'Beach Buddies'. Afterwards, the time is yours to decide what to see next. Visit the Manx Museum, the Isle of Man's motor museums, or delve into the island's past at St Thomas' Church or the Viking-era Peel Castle.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
5

Fishguard and St Davids

Fishguard, United Kingdom

You'll arrive in Wales, anchoring at sea with small expedition RIB boats taking you to shore. Spend the morning appreciating the views from the Main Town or explore the ruins of Fishguard Fort. There's a free shuttle to the UK's smallest city, St Davids. It's the size of a village, but thanks to its 12th-century cathedral, it has city status.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
6

Dublin and a marine clean-up

Dublin, Ireland

You'll dock in Dublin's port today, ready to explore this lively city, whether it's the modern tech hub that appeals to you or you want to discover more about its long history. Your included excursion involves joining forces with the Clean Coasts volunteers to lend a hand cleaning the beach, river, or canals and better understanding how their work protects the local environment.

Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7

Return to Glasgow

Glasgow, United Kingdom

You'll dock back in Glasgow today, which marks the end of a week exploring the Irish Sea.

Meals - Breakfast

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Availability

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