‘Small city, big welcome’ Cruise Terminal Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable

Cork plays host too many cruise liners Cobh offers a great variety of local which berth at Cobh Cruise terminal – shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminal. as well as some interesting visitor The range of first class port facilities attractions. This waterfront town is both offered by the ensures picturesque and charming with a warm alongside accommodation for some welcoming vibe. of the largest cruise ships. Cork County with its lush landscape Cruise passengers disembark onto the has a great deal to offer and is an ideal quayside where Cobh Heritage Centre place to visit for anyone with a love of is located. From there the train station culture, stunning coastlines, colourful is situated adjacent to the quayside towns and villages, warm people and providing cruise passengers with exciting activities. direct access to Cork City where Without doubt a cruise call to the Port they can sample Cork’s unique and of Cork provides the passenger with diverse culture. the ultimate cruise experience and once The quaint town of Cobh, steeped experienced a return visit is inevitable. in maritime history is within walking distance of Cobh Cruise Terminal. Potential Shore Excursions

Stunning Incredible coastline scenery

Warm and Culturally friendly curious

Cork City Kinsale Ireland’s second city is first in every respect – at least Visitors to Kinsale ‘The Gourmet Capital of Ireland’ are according to the locals, who cheerfully refer to it as the captivated by its beautiful harbour setting, narrow winding ‘real capital of Ireland’. It’s a liberal, youthful and cosmopolitan streets, brightly painted galleries, shops and houses. The place with spruced-up streets, shopping and ample eateries. impressive fortifications of Charles Fort and James Fort guard the harbour – giving clues to its rich history. Blarney Castle Jameson Experience This historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the Join the whiskey Masters for a tour through the romantic traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. past of Irish whiskey. Learn about the Angels Share, Triple Surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens Blarney Castle & Distillation and above all the smooth taste of Jameson Irish Gardens is truly a wonderful day out for everyone. Whiskey. The Old Distillery is steeped in history and provides both a cultural and educational experience.

Cork Harbour - Sailing Kayaking Enjoy sailing in , explore the hidden creeks Try out kayaking in Cork Harbour or on Cork’s by and enjoy the splendid vistas of Cobh town and Cathedral, twilight. See the city from beneath the bridges as you paddle Spike Island and the Irish naval base at . Sail past some of Cork’s historic buildings. past Roches Point and the Titanic anchorage spot. Visit the oldest in the world, the in . Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable

Gardens Walking Experience sculptured gardens with exquisite flowers, trees Whether its city walking or hill walking, Cork has an and scenery. Cork City and County can offer a selection of abundance of routes and walkways. Experience the culture gardens for all visitors. and history of the City on foot or take a hill walk on the stunning coastline of West Cork.

Food Shopping – Promoting Irish Design Corks food offering appeals to a broad range of people from There is an abundance of shopping outlets available in Cork enthusiastic foodies to those who want to see and taste the City and County. The Kilkenny shop is home to Ireland’s most best of Cork. Markets offering fresh local produce are an loved Irish Designers with a range of fashion, jewellery, crystal, abundant feature across Cork and not to be missed. crafts, pottery and more. Ideal gifts and memorabilia for any visitor. Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable

Titanic Experience Cobh Fota Wildlife Park Located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the Add a touch of the WILD to your Cork visit and experience center of Cobh (formally Queenstown) the departure point for one of the Ireland’s Top Attractions! Make a connection with the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. The visitor wildlife during an on-site tour of the park and explore the New experience is an audio visual tour retracing the steps of Titanic Asian Sanctuary home to Sumatran Tigers, Indian Rhino and passengers and examines how it all went wrong. many other fantastic species.

Cork City Gaol West Cork - “A Place Apart” The atmosphere at Cork City Gaol suggests you are Nature sets the pace in this beautiful corner of Ireland - accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each stretching from south coast Kinsale to two rugged westerly representing their particular period in Irish history. Original peninsulas reaching into the wild Atlantic Sheep’s Head graffiti on cell walls tell the innermost feelings of inmates while (a winner of Europe’s Destination of Excellence Award) audio visual tells the social history and contrasting lifestyles of and Beara. West Cork locals value the good things in life the 19th century Cork. and it feels warm hearted and kind. Cork’s Gateway

Wild Atlantic Way Have you ever dreamt of embarking on a journey of experiences that you will want to return to again and again. discovery, to hidden places and secret worlds where all So whether it’s beach trekking on a Connemara Pony, kinds of enchantments lie in wait? Well now you can, along the experiencing Donegal’s coastline in a classic car, surfing wildest, most captivating, coastal touring route in the world – in Co. Clare, salmon angling in Leitrim or a trip in Ireland’s Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way! only cable car in Co Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way has many treasures hidden along the Way. Many lie off the beaten Tucked away in little villages and towns that snuggle into the track and are therefore generally more suited to coastline are delightful cafés and restaurants, where you can independent travellers. indulge in your passion for good food and great wine. Maybe you will hear a few words of Irish spoken along the way in Be sure to stop off along the Way in Erris, north Mayo recently Ireland’s Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions) or reignite your voted ‘Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland’ where the people, passion for life while surfing on magnificent waves off the scenery, wealth of activities and wild open spaces will steal coast of Donegal and Sligo. Take time to reflect on times past your heart and mind. Further south in Co Kerry, Dingle has with a visit to the ruins of a 6th century monastic settlement been named ‘Foodie Town of Ireland 2014’ with a long list on the stunning Skellig Michael in Kerry, roam through the of local produce including everything from smoked fish to romantic beauty of scenic Ards Forest Park in Donegal or chocolates and even cheese and ice creams made using the watch the weather change from the historic Clare Island milk of the rare Kerry Cow. Lighthouse in Mayo. This breath-taking coastal route, over 2500km, along the Wherever you go along the Wild Atlantic Way, you will west coast of Ireland will intrigue and remain in your encounter moments of magic, moments to treasure and heart and mind long after you have returned home to the everyday world.

® Corner Stone of Ireland’s Ancient East

Irelands Ancient East When you explore Ireland’s Ancient East, you wander through 5,000 years of history.

In these lush, green lands, tales of feuding dynasties hide behind crumbling Gothic architecture; ghostly tombs predate the pyramids; and knights, kings, monks and Vikings loom large in incredible stories.

This is 5,000 years of history. This is Ireland’s Ancient East. Your own immersive journey of discovery through 5,000 years of Europe’s history.

Ireland’s Ancient East offers a personal experience of 5,000 years of Europe’s history. Your journey of discovery in this relaxing, off the beaten track, lush beautiful landscape, that attracted warring settlers for millennia, will be made illuminating by stories from the best storytellers in the world. Location Length Limitation Min. Depth at Low Water Cork Harbour Pilot Station to: Berth Channel Approach Cobh Cruise Terminal -1 hr Deepwater Berth 360m 13.4m 11.2m Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth – 1 hr 15 Mins Cobh Cruise Terminal 360m 10m 11.2m Cork City Quays – 1 hr 40 Mins Cork City Quays 152m 8.8m 5.2m 24 Hr Unrestricted Berthing at Cobh Cruise Terminal and Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth

(Cork City Quays Tidal)

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