Romantic Ireland

Cruise along Ireland’s wild and rugged coastline on this circumnavigation of the Emerald Isle. From Bantry, head ashore to walk around the pretty harbour with its pastel-coloured buildings and perhaps venture up to Bantry House to browse the artwork within the mansion and enjoy magnificent views across the beautiful bay. Continue cruising along Ireland’s dramatic west coast to County Donegal, passing soaring cliffs and tiny remote islands along the way. Expect picture-perfect scenery and unique Celtic heritage at your next port of call, the idyllic fishing town of Killybegs. Historic points of interest here include the ruins of a Celtic Christian church and an elaborate gravestone of a Gaelic Celtic warrior displayed outside the church of St Mary.

Belfast, capital of Northern Ireland, presents the livelier side of Irish culture with its superb selection of shops, restaurants and bars. See some of the city’s landmarks, such as the Grand opera House and Belfast City Hall, on an included tour; visit the fascinating Titanic Belfast museum; or perhaps see the awe-inspiring Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim. Your loop around Ireland is completed in Dunmore East, gateway to the historic riverside city of Waterford. Why not end your cruise with a walking tour of the city founded by Vikings?

What's included:

• A chauffeur service to the port up to 250 miles each way† or included car parking, domestic flights (subject to availability), coach or rail travel
• Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch, and additional cancellation rights, unless you have your own insurance in which case a reduction is available. Cover is subject to a few medical questions.
• Included sightseeing excursions on cruises from April-December 2021
• A balcony cabin aboard Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure
• All meals, snacks and daily afternoon tea
• Speciality dining
• All-inclusive drinks
• All on-board 'tips' and bar service charges
• A full programme of live music, entertainment and talks
• Gym, sauna and exercise classes
• 24-hour room service
• Wi-Fi
• Welcome sailaway party with complimentary drinks
• Unlimited tea, coffee and fruit juices in selected venues
• Porterage of luggage at the port
• Shuttle bus at most ports

Hand Picked By

"As a main agent for Saga we were excited about the launch of the new ship, Spirit of Discovery, in summer 2019. She features cuisine and levels of service you can expect in the world’s finest boutique hotels and her luxurious world class design heralds a new era for Saga Cruises. Every cabin has a balcony and Spirit of Discovery boasts an array of restaurants from the grand dining room, to oriental and seafood eateries too and the best news is that there are no cover charges for them and they are all included in the price."

Mandy Shilling

Spirit of Discovery

Spirit of Discovery features the design cues, cuisine and levels of service you expect in the world’s finest boutique hotels. Except here you can wake up in a new idyllic location different to the one you went to sleep in. The luxurious, world-class design on board heralds a new era for Saga Cruising, and will offer the chance to experience so much more. All backed by Saga’s famous personal service and inclusive value.