Cruise to some of the best UK destinations with our Ponant Ireland Scotland England Cruises.
These are lands of legends where fortified castles, Neolithic sites and verdant moors plunge the traveler into a universe brimming with magic. Elves, druids and great kings populate the imaginations of these mythical regions of Ireland and Scotland. England adds its share of treasures with its outlying islands and bustling cities.
Whale Watching in Quebec
Tadoussac. This small Quebec village of 800 souls could have remained anonymous for years to come. It was without counting on its strategic position at the confluence of the Saguenay River and the maritime estuary of the St. Lawrence, frequented by a dozen species of whales. Rorquals (minke whales, humpback whales, fin whales and blue whales) and beluga whales find here the ideal concentration of krill and small fish to feed on. It is therefore common to observe specimens of two or three species, springing from the waters and accompanying the ZodiacsⓇ who have come to observe them.
Take the pulse of Dublin - Ireland
On each side of the Lifey, Dublin deploys charms. In terms of historical monuments, there are many visits: if you can admire the customs building or the Bank of Ireland from the outside, you absolutely must enter Trinity College. Dublin's oldest university houses the Book of Kells, a 1,200-year-old manuscript and a true masterpiece of illumination, among thousands of works. Christchurch and St. Patrick's Cathedrals, and Dublin Castle are also must-sees. But to appreciate the Irish capital as a whole, you have to take its pulse. For this, nothing better than to walk in the pedestrian street of Grafton Street or in the district ofTemple Bar, with many pubs, restaurants and shops.
Walk around Ediburgh Castle - Scotland
An exceptional site, perched on the hill of Castle Rock, Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's emblems. This fortress which has dominated the city since the 12th century has long been used as a royal residence and for military purposes. The castle offers both magnificent views of the surroundings and a dive into the turbulent history of Scotland. A history illustrated by the different architectural styles of the places and the crown jewels of Scotland presented in one of the rooms. But Edinburgh is also a sparkling city. To see this, go to the famous Royal Mile, the most famous avenue in the city.
Spend a day in Cork - Ireland
In the south of Ireland, Cork is one of those lively, human-sized cities that we like to explore on foot. Impossible to go through Cork without visiting the neo-Gothic cathedral of Saint-Finbarr or the church of Saint-Anne, in the district of Shandon, best known for its bells. They were popularized through a 19th century song, The Bells of Shandon, bringing them into Irish popular culture. Gourmets will enjoy visiting the English Market,one of the city's top attractions. For more than 200 years, this market has presented the best regional products, including some specialties such as drisheen, a type of black pudding or pig's trotters. Its 55 food stalls are full of foodstuffs, each more tempting than the next.
Follow the Beatles in Liverpool - England
It was Liverpool that sealed the fate of the Beatles. Penny Lane, St Peters Woolton Church, Liverpool University Institute of the Arts, Casbah Coffee Club, Empire Theatre, Arnold Grove, Dovedale School, Quarry Bank School… Thanks to a excursion by coach, it is possible to retrace the epic of the “Fab Four” by visiting some of the places which contributed to their myth and to writing their history.
Walk the Giant's Causeway - Northern Ireland
If you like good stories then listen to this. According to legend, the Giant's Causeway is the fruit of the quarrel between two giants, a Scotsman and an Irishman. Taunted by the first, the second would have thrown stones into the sea to invite him to come and fight. Seeing the fellow Scottish arrive, the Irishman took fright and disguised himself as a baby. Noting the size of the child, the "invader" imagined that of the father and fled. On his way, he did not fail to destroy the way between the two countries. Nevertheless, today, 40,000 vertical hexagonal columns are still visible. They are actually prisms of cooled lava, resulting from a flow of basaltic fluid lava expelled 40 million years ago, which suffered the erosion of the sea.
Panoramic Tour of London - England
To discover the most emblematic monuments of the English capital, nothing better than a panoramic tour. In a few hours, it is thus possible to get to Buckingham Palace, the Queen's residence, Trafalgar Square, the 135-meter Ferris wheel called the London Eye, the Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, the place of coronation. and tombs of British kings.
Experience the Irish countryside of Connemara
Small roads that wind between lakes and green or red moors depending on the season and breathtaking panoramas, as far as the eye can see. Connemara, full of legends, always amazes and leaves visitors speechless. Just start the tour with a cruise on Lough Corrib, home to 365 islands. The discovery of Galway, the most hectic of the cities of Ireland remains a key stage. Its bohemian and artistic atmosphere, its pubs with flowery facades, the music that emanates from them, the remains of the ramparts of the medieval part of the city and the various stalls contribute to its charm.
Experience the beauty of the Scilly Isles - UK
Who would have thought that these confetti of land in the middle of turquoise waters are located in the middle of the Celtic Sea? The Isles of Scilly actually benefit from a microclimate due to the Gulf Stream. Thanks to the latter, a veritable Garden of Eden has been planted and enriched for 170 years on Tresco Island. In the gardens of Tresco Abbey there are plants from Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South America and the Mediterranean, but also endemic species. This exotic nature is simply amazing.
Enjoy time on the Isle of Skye - Scotland
Impossible to remain indifferent to the wild beauty of the Isle of Skye. Rare pastures follow the fallow plains. The moor stretches as far as the eye can see, its immensity laden with rivers and waterfalls. Cliffs fall steeply into turbulent waters and steep reliefs soften in slopes to deserted pebble beaches or sea lochs. And then sometimes, a shadow rises, proud despite its old stones, and reminds us that we are in the Highlands. Far from being in ruins, Dunvegan Castle, which belongs to the MacLeod clan, allows a moving visit and a dive into Scotland's past.
The mystical Hebrides Islands - Scotland
Stone houses with thatched roofs, white sand beaches bordered by short, green vegetation, small ports, peaceful lochs and sheep farms… The Hebrides Islands represent the Scottish scenery par excellence. They are adorned with magic when you visit one of the most impressive prehistoric sites on Lewis Island: the Standing Stones of Callanish. This site, the most important in Britain after Stonehenge, dates from 3000 BC. In the Neolithic period, the arrangement of the stones, according to the moon and the stars, allowed farmers to follow the seasonal cycle.
BOOK ANY CRUISE WORLDWIDE
BlueSun Cruises is a Ponant Ireland Scotland England Cruises specialist. We offer a huge variety of cruise ships visiting Northern Europe and the British Isles.
The best news is that we work with all cruises in the worlds. Cclick here to visit our main site to review all our CRUISE DEALS. Here you can can access 650 cruises ships going to over 4,500 ports in the world through BlueSun Travel.
We are available to chat 7 days a week, even on Sundays!
1300 799 758