Ireland Cruises
All You Need to Know for Cruising Ireland – The Cruise Lines, Itineraries, Dates, Deals & Expert Tips
Ireland cruises combine rugged coastlines, historic cities and warm welcomes. From the lively streets of Dublin, the Titanic heritage of Belfast, and the colourful charm of Cobh (Cork), to the dramatic scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way, every port offers something unique. Cruises to Ireland are often part of British Isles itineraries, while others focus solely on the Emerald Isle with multiple port calls. You can sail from the UK on no-fly cruises, book a fly cruise from Europe, or add extra nights on land with a Cruise & Stay package. At Hello Cruise, we bring together the best Ireland cruise deals from cruise lines and trusted UK travel agents so you can compare prices, itineraries and book with confidence.
Ireland Cruise Itineraries
There are many ways to explore Ireland by sea. Cruises around Ireland give you an immersive experience with stops in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Galway and sometimes smaller ports like Derry or Waterford. Cruises to Ireland usually start in the UK, Europe or North America and include Ireland as part of a wider itinerary. You’ll also find cruises from Ireland, particularly from Dublin or Belfast, which sail to the UK, Iceland, Northern Europe or the Atlantic coast. Some itineraries are short 3-5 night breaks, while others are extended voyages that pair Ireland with Scotland, England or even transatlantic crossings.
Ireland Cruise Deals
At Hello Cruise, we compare the latest Ireland cruise deals from cruise lines and UK travel agents in one place. Find early booking discounts, last-minute bargains and offers with extras like onboard credit, WiFi or drinks packages. Whether you want a short hop to Dublin or a longer journey that combines Ireland with the British Isles or Northern Europe, you can easily see what’s available, compare prices side by side and secure the best fare for your sailing.
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Los Angeles, California – Cabo San Lucas – Puerto Vallarta – Manzanillo, Mexico – Acapulco – Puerto Quetzal – Puntarenas – Panama Canal Transit – Cartagena – Georgetown, Grand Cayman – Miami, Florida – Gustavia – Roseau – Bridgetown – Devil's Island – Belem – Fortaleza – Salvador de Bahia – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Ilha Grande – Santos – Porto Belo – Rio Grande – Punta del Este – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Port Stanley – Ushuaia – Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt – Valparaiso – Coquimbo – Iquique – Pisco – Callao – Salaverry – Manta – Puntarenas – Acajutla – Acapulco – Cabo San Lucas – Ensenada – San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
197 nights
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Miami, Florida – Gustavia – Roseau – Bridgetown – Devil's Island – Belem – Fortaleza – Salvador de Bahia – Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Rio de Janeiro – Ilha Grande – Santos – Porto Belo – Rio Grande – Punta del Este – Montevideo – Buenos Aires – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Port Stanley – Ushuaia – Punta Arenas – Puerto Montt – Valparaiso – Coquimbo – Iquique – Pisco – Callao – Salaverry – Manta – Puntarenas – Acajutla – Acapulco – Cabo San Lucas – Ensenada – San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
180 nights
Oceania Vista
Your World From A New Perspective.Step aboard Oceania Vista and you’ll discover a dramatic new way of seeing the world. Oceania Vista invites you to savor your experience on a ship whose captivating beauty and stylish design evoke the wonders you’ll discover ashore. Stunning interiors and harmonious spaces reflect a fresh, new perspective through organic elements inspired by the land and sea. Sail to fascinating destinations in faraway lands while enjoying The Finest Cuisine at Sea® and personalized service that distinguish every ship in our fleet along with several unique firsts in the realms of dining, accommodations and guest experience.
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: San Diego, California – Honolulu, Hawaii – Kailua-Kona, Hawaii – Nuku Hiva Island – Rangiroa – Moorea – Papeete, Tahiti – Papeete, Tahiti – Uturoa, Raietea Island – Rarotonga – Pago Pago – Crossing the International Date Line – Apia – Nuku'alofa – Suva – Mystery Island (Inyeug) – Nouméa – Sydney, New South Wales – Mooloolaba, Queensland – Airlie Beach – Townsville, Queensland – Cairns, Queensland – Darwin, Northern Territory – Kupang – Komodo Island – Benoa, Bali – Benoa, Bali – Surabaya – Singapore – Singapore – Port Klang – Phuket – Phuket – Colombo – Cochin – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Mumbai (ex Bombay) – Muscat – Khasab – Abu Dhabi – Dubai – Dubai – Muscat – Jeddah – Safaga – Safaga – Suez Canal Transit – Suez Canal Transit – Santorini – Messina – Sorrento – Olbia – Mahón, Menorca – Barcelona – Alicante – Motril – Tangier – Lisbon – Vigo – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Brest – Saint-Malo – Honfleur – Southampton – Falmouth – Dun Laoghaire – Cobh – Belfast – Greenock – Tórshavn – Akureyri – Isafjørdur – Reykjavík – Halifax, Nova Scotia – New York, New York – Charleston, South Carolina – Miami, Florida
120 nights
Bolette
Our flagship vessel proudly bears the name of Fred. Olsen’s Great Grandmother, Bolette. Exuding classic, elegant style, and featuring spacious and comfortable public areas, with just 690 cabins, our flagship leads our fleet of smaller ships by example.Bolette provides our guests with plenty of space to relax within the bars, lounges, theatres and wide open deck spaces. In the Observatory, you’ll be able to enjoy one of our Signature Experiences of scenic cruising, through the large panoramic windows – the perfect accompaniment to the commentary you’ll receive as you learn more about the waterways and fjords you’ll be sailing along.The Auditorium hosts cooking demonstrations, where you’ll see our talented chefs create our Treats of the Region dishes, and have the chance to sample them too. Up on deck eight, you’ll find the Lido Bar and swimming pool. The retractable roof means you can enjoy a swim all year round, wherever you’re cruising. Of course, with our friendly staff providing the personal and attentive service they’re renowned for, there’s an intimate feel to the on board experience too.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Over 55s+
- Traditional
Cruise: Liverpool – Belfast – Cruising Fingal's Cave – Stornoway, Isle of Lewis – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Cruising by The Small Isles – Cruising Sound of Mull – Cruising past Duart Castle – Cruise past Ailsa Craig – Liverpool
7 nights
Majestic Princess
Sail aboard Majestic Princess® and enjoy the signature favorites you’ve always loved such as Crown Grill and the Catch by Rudi, a celebration of all things ocean from head of culinary arts Chef Rudi Sodamin. Relax at the Hollywood Club, a Hollywood chic-style environment day and night, year-round, surrounded by comfortable loungers, modern sculptures and topiaries. Come aboard and find out what makes this ship so special.
- Mega Ship
- Great Value
- Premium
Cruise: Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Ponta Delgada, Azores – Lisbon – Le Havre – Southampton – Falmouth – Cobh – Dun Laoghaire – Belfast – Greenock – Invergordon – Queensferry – Le Havre – Southampton
25 nights
Bolette
Our flagship vessel proudly bears the name of Fred. Olsen’s Great Grandmother, Bolette. Exuding classic, elegant style, and featuring spacious and comfortable public areas, with just 690 cabins, our flagship leads our fleet of smaller ships by example.Bolette provides our guests with plenty of space to relax within the bars, lounges, theatres and wide open deck spaces. In the Observatory, you’ll be able to enjoy one of our Signature Experiences of scenic cruising, through the large panoramic windows – the perfect accompaniment to the commentary you’ll receive as you learn more about the waterways and fjords you’ll be sailing along.The Auditorium hosts cooking demonstrations, where you’ll see our talented chefs create our Treats of the Region dishes, and have the chance to sample them too. Up on deck eight, you’ll find the Lido Bar and swimming pool. The retractable roof means you can enjoy a swim all year round, wherever you’re cruising. Of course, with our friendly staff providing the personal and attentive service they’re renowned for, there’s an intimate feel to the on board experience too.
- Mid-Size Ship
- Over 55s+
- Traditional
Cruise: Liverpool – Belfast – Bergen – Cruise Hardangerfjord – Eidfjord – Cruising Maurangerfjord – Liverpool
7 nights
Ambience
Here she is, our flagship of the fleet, our first lady of the sea: Ambience. Derived from the French word for ‘surrounding’, our ambition at Ambassador is to create the optimum atmosphere onboard; one that brings out the best in each of us. The perfect ambience.With an average 1,400-guest capacity and careful configuration, she offers both a feeling of spaciousness and freedom, whilst retaining that sense of intimacy and camaraderie we each crave; it’s whatever makes you comfortable.Entertainment-wise, she really will spoil you for choice. Let your hair down at the Observatory and bring out your finest ensembles for The Palladium. Whether you like it shaken or stirred, she has numerous bars to whet your whistle, including Raffles Bar, Botanical Lounge, SW19 and The Purple Turtle Pub.Dining options are plentiful at our Buckingham restaurant or the Borough Market, with plentiful cuisine options, and for those wanting to soak in nature’s glory, we have our glorious Alfresco Grill. Wining and dining are more than fine at Saffron*, Sea & Grass* or our deluxe Chef’s Table*, where we offer a speciality gastronomic experience that’s not to be missed.Put your best cards forward at Aces & Eights bridge and card room and the Ambassador Casino, or revive and renew at the gym and Wellness Centre. Other facilities include Kapoor’s, our onboard crafting studio, Brontë’s library, the shopping galleria, not to mention a swimming pool, two hot tubs and a large screen for outdoor movies. Sound good?
- Mid-Size Ship
Cruise: Tilbury – Aberdeen – Invergordon – Kirkwall, Orkney Islands – Belfast – Liverpool – Cobh – Saint Mary's, Isles of Scilly – Saint Peter Port – Honfleur – Tilbury
14 nights
Majestic Princess
Sail aboard Majestic Princess® and enjoy the signature favorites you’ve always loved such as Crown Grill and the Catch by Rudi, a celebration of all things ocean from head of culinary arts Chef Rudi Sodamin. Relax at the Hollywood Club, a Hollywood chic-style environment day and night, year-round, surrounded by comfortable loungers, modern sculptures and topiaries. Come aboard and find out what makes this ship so special.
- Mega Ship
- Great Value
- Premium
Cruise: Southampton – Falmouth – Cobh – Dun Laoghaire – Belfast – Greenock – Invergordon – Queensferry – Le Havre – Southampton
11 nights
Nieuw Statendam
Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America Nieuw Statendam a modern beauty. The second in the line of Pinnacle-class cruise ships, its design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments. When not relaxing in well-appointed suites or staterooms, guests will have a multitude of innovative dining and entertainment options—from Rudi’s Sel de Mer to Nami Sushi to the Rolling Stone Rock Room, B.B. King’s Blues Club, and the visually stunning two-level World Stage.Best Cruise Ship AwardsNieuw Statendam’s inspired design and entertainment options earned it Best New Cruise Ship and Best Mid-Size Cruise Ship awards, among other accolades. Passengers and cruise critics love this sublime ship.
- Mega Ship
- Sophisticated
- Premium
Cruise: Dover – Rotterdam – Agadir – Arrecife, Lanzarote – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Tenerife – Lisbon – Dover – Rotterdam – Queensferry – Invergordon – Lerwick, Shetland Islands – Stornoway, Isle of Lewis – Belfast – Greenock – Liverpool – Dublin – Cork – Isle of Portland – Dover
28 nights
Seabourn Ovation
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Introducing Seabourn Ovation, the sister-ship to the prestigious Seabourn Encore. Seabourn Ovation represents another stage in the evolution of small ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched. Both ships deliver a wealth of new concepts, a fresh vision and a host of illuminating ideas to delight the world’s most discerning travelers.
- Small Ship
- All Inclusive
- Luxury
Cruise: Lisbon – Porto – La Coruña – Gijón – Bilbao – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Bordeaux – Rouen – Rouen – Rouen – Plymouth – Isle of Portland – Portsmouth – Dover – Isle of Portland – Cork – Fishguard – Douglas – Rothesay, Isle of Bute – Greenock – Belfast – Oban – Ullapool – Leith – Dover
29 nights
Popular Ireland Cruise Lines
A wide range of cruise lines feature Ireland. P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and MSC often include Irish ports as part of British Isles or transatlantic itineraries. Luxury and small-ship lines such as Azamara, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn and Silversea offer more immersive routes with boutique ports and longer stays.
Recommended Ships
Azamara Quest
The Azamara Quest is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras.
Celebrity Eclipse
Unwind in stylish accommodations, including Concierge Class and our spa-inspired AquaClass® with exclusive dining at Blu. And, the ultimate in luxury, exclusive sanctuary, The Retreat® which includes private restaurant dining and 24/7 lounge.
Nieuw Statendam
Fluid lines and dramatic spaces make the Holland America Nieuw Statendam a modern beauty. The second in the line of Pinnacle-class cruise ships, its design draws inspiration from the elegant curves of musical instruments.
Majestic Princess
Sail aboard Majestic Princess® and enjoy the signature favorites you’ve always loved such as Crown Grill and the Catch by Rudi, a celebration of all things ocean from head of culinary arts Chef Rudi Sodamin.
Featured Offer
Great Savings on Ireland Cruises
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Types of Ireland Cruises
There’s an Ireland cruise for everyone. No-fly cruises from Southampton, Liverpool or Newcastle offer a relaxed way to see Ireland direct from the UK. Fly cruises let you join your ship in Dublin or Belfast for more time in destination, while Cruise & Stay packages are perfect if you want to enjoy extra nights in Ireland before or after your sailing. For indulgence, Luxury Ireland Cruises offer smaller ships, five-star service and longer stays, while Cheap Ireland Cruises highlight discounted fares and limited-time offers. You can also explore different styles through our dedicated guides to Cruises to Ireland and Cruises from Ireland.
Top Ireland Cruising FAQs
When is the best time to cruise Ireland?
May to September offers the best weather and longer daylight hours.
Which cruise lines go to Ireland?
Mainstream lines like P&O, Cunard, Princess, Celebrity, MSC and Royal Caribbean, plus luxury lines such as Silversea, Oceania, Regent and Azamara.
Can you start a cruise in Ireland?
Yes, Dublin and Belfast are popular turnaround ports for cruises around the UK, Northern Europe or across the Atlantic.
Can you do a no-fly cruise to Ireland?
Yes, many cruises from Southampton, Liverpool and Newcastle include Ireland on British Isles itineraries.
Are Ireland cruises family-friendly?
Yes, larger ships from lines like Royal Caribbean, MSC and P&O offer family-focused facilities, while smaller luxury ships provide a more adult-oriented experience.
Our Top Ireland Cruise Advice!
The best time to cruise Ireland is May to September, when the weather is mildest and most ports are open to visitors. Bring layers and a waterproof jacket, as conditions can change quickly. Excursions to landmarks like the Giant’s Causeway, Cliffs of Moher or Blarney Castle are popular and worth booking early. Currency is the Euro in the Republic of Ireland and Pound Sterling in Northern Ireland, though cards are widely accepted in both. Look for itineraries that include overnights in Dublin or Belfast if you want more time to experience the nightlife, culture and history ashore.