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Castles & Countryside Charm

Sophisticated city adventures meet bucolic countryside escapes on our cruises to the British Isles & Ireland. Fill your days with the famed cathedrals and castles of Edinburgh, Dublin and London, but also unlock hidden secrets in the Scottish Highlands, the Shetland Islands and off-the-beaten-path destinations across the region. Medieval villages, local charm and UNESCO sites such as Giant’s Causeway will inspire you to return again and again.

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British Isles & Ireland Shore Excursions

From insider tours of historic wonders and immersions in local communities to nature explorations and local tasting tours, our British Isles & Ireland shore excursions bring you the best of the local cuisine, culture and history. More extended evening stays across the region give you the chance to enjoy the best of the region with more in-depth explorations, adventures ashore and leisurely, meaningful touring.

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Hotels

Extend your stay before or after your British Isles & Ireland cruise at one of these luxurious hotels, carefully selected for their superb location, ambiance, world-class standards of service, cuisine and amenities. Our hotel packages include free air date changes up to 3 days before or after your cruise; free transfers between the airport, hotel and ship; and porterage. You’ll also enjoy the services of our exclusive Oceania Cruises hospitality desk at each hotel.

Featured British Isles & Ireland Hotels

  • Dublin

    The Davenport

    Dublin, Ireland

    As one of Dublin’s most iconic hotels, The Davenport is an elegant oasis in the cultural heart of Dublin. The hotel seamlessly blends the splendor and heritage of Georgian Dublin with the modern amenities and luxuries today’s hotel guests desire. Spacious and elegant, guest rooms are contemporary and comfortable featuring refined furniture and top amenities. The restaurant and bar offer delicious food and drinks in a beautiful setting. Hotel guests can also enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with a contemporary twist.

  • London

    The Bailey’s Hotel London

    London (Southampton), United Kingdom

    This hotel is a beautifully renovated Victorian London townhouse, located in the heart of fashionable South Kensington. The hotel combines style and character and is one of the most traditional and popular hotels in the area. Quintessentially English in décor and style, the rooms have been designed with the comfort of our guests in mind, and combine unique features and furnishings with modern amenities. The interior of the hotel is extremely elegant and retains many of its original features, with its sweeping staircase, stained glass windows and intricate stonework. Situated opposite the Gloucester Road underground station, this hotel offers access to many transport links and is perfectly positioned for guests visiting many of the British capital's most popular attractions.

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Land Programs

Our British Isles & Ireland Pre- and Post-Cruise Land Programs invite you to immerse yourself in the culture and spectacular natural beauty of this region. These multi-day, in-depth Land Programs include exclusive tours, premium hotel stays, airport transfers when arriving and departing the day your program begins and ends, and often times locally-inspired meals and porterage too.

British Isles & Ireland Land Programs

  • Western Ireland

    Ashford Castle & Western

    Explore western Ireland’s ruggedly wild Connemara district and luxuriate between adventures in Ashford Castle, the former home of the Guinness family. History abounds throughout this enchanting landscape, especially in settings such as Kylemore Abbey, a 19th-century castle with a restored Victorian garden that is now home to a community of Benedictine nuns. The town of Clifden exudes history as well, far beyond its fame as the site where the world’s first nonstop transatlantic flight landed. For a literal taste of Connemara, savor the Irish whiskey distilled at Kilbeggan.

    Program includes:

    • 2 nights in Ashford Castle | 1 night in Dublin
    • Touring Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Garden
    • Sightseeing in the classic coastal town of Clifden
    • Services of professional English-speaking tour guide for transfers and tours
    • Participating in a whiskey-tasting class at Kilbeggan after touring the distillery
    • Select Meals
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    Crown Jewels & Country Treasures

    Think gems, literal and figurative. Behold the dazzling crown jewels as a costumed Beefeater leads you on a private tour of the Tower of London. Then marvel at a litany of other multi-faceted icons that include Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and the venerable 10 Downing Street. Experience the rural gem County Kent, the so-called Garden of England, which sparkles through attractions as diverse as Dover Castle and the vineyard Chapel Down. Seeing Stonehenge, England’s prehistoric crown jewel makes a brilliant finale.

    Program includes:

    • 3 nights in London
    • Private tour of the Tower of London and its crown jewels
    • Panoramic driving tour through London
    • Cruise on the River Thames
    • Sightseeing in County Kent with stops at Dover Castle, Chilham village, Chapel Down and the Battle of Britain memorial
    • Select meals
    • Self-guided tour of Stonehenge

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