Celtic Homelands

Cruise overview

Celtic cultural traditions define your journey through Scotland, Ireland, and the British Isles. Set sail from Troon, your gateway to Glasgow, before yachting to the Isle of Islay, often called the “Queen of the Hebrides.” With unforgettable scenery, abundant wildlife, and a welcoming community, the island offers many hiking and biking opportunities. Discover Northern Ireland’s small seaside resort town of Portrush (“Port Rois” in Old Irish), set on a peninsula that juts into the Atlantic. Portrush boasts stunning beaches—including East Strand, West Strand, and White Rocks, each awarded “Blue Flag” status for their pristine waters—and is your entree to Giant’s Causeway, a geologic wonder of interlocking basalt columns jutting from the sea at the foot of dramatic cliffs. Northern Ireland’s thriving capital of Belfast offers historic landmarks and museums, rolling parks, and Belfast Castle. Call on the seaside town of Whitehaven on the northwest coast of England—boasting a glistening silica white-sand beach and entree to the Lake District National Park, nestled in the Cumbrian Mountains. Take in the dramatic coastline and 10,000-year-old Celtic heritage of the Isle of Man. Explore Narrow Water Castle in mountain-backdropped Warrenpoint before disembarking in Dublin.