Itinerary: Cruise from Dover – Rotterdam – Edinburgh (South Queensferry) – Invergordon – Lerwick (Shetland Islands) – Stornoway (Isle of Lewis) – Belfast – Greenock – Liverpool – Dun Laoghaire – Dunmore East (for Waterford) – Portland – Return to Dover.
Ports of Call
Cruise from Dover
- Rotterdam: Bold architecture and busy waterways. Drop into the Markthal and Cube Houses, then take a ride on the water taxi. Practical, modern, and fun to explore.
- Edinburgh (South Queensferry): Bridges and wide estuary light. Head into the city for castles, closes, and galleries, or linger by the shore. Plenty of options in a day.
- Invergordon: A starting point for lochs and castles. Try a distillery visit or Dunrobin’s falconry displays. Highland views are close at hand.
- Lerwick (Shetland Islands): Granite quays and gulls overhead. Museum first, clifftop stroll after. Remote, brisk, and friendly.
- Stornoway (Isle of Lewis): Harbour life with Gaelic culture. Tour Lews Castle, then seek a windswept beach. The light does half the work.
- Belfast: Industry turned culture hub. Titanic Belfast leads the story; the Cathedral Quarter keeps you longer—solid food, good music, easy walking.
- Greenock: Rail to Glasgow or roam the Clyde. Galleries, parks, or a waterside loop fit well here. Flexible for all weathers.
- Liverpool: Maritime grandeur and music roots. Albert Dock, museums, and a waterfront stroll make a full day. Straightforward to navigate.
- Dun Laoghaire: Piers, chic cafés, and a short hop to Dublin. Walk the granite pier and watch the harbour traffic—fresh sea air in a city’s shadow.
- Dunmore East (for Waterford): A neat fishing village with cliff walks. Venture to Waterford for Viking history and crystal craft: small scale, strong character.
- Portland: Lighthouse headland and coastal paths. Visit Portland Bill and look out across Chesil Beach—simple scenery with a big sky.
Return to Dover