Northern Europe: Dublin, Belfast, Cork & Galway

10 nights from £692pp departing Saturday 23rd Sep 2023

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	23rd23	SepSep	202323	Southampton, England, embark on the Norwegian Star		16:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.
	24th24	SepSep	202323	At Sea
	25th25	SepSep	202323	Cobh, Ireland	07:00	19:00
Cork City's nearby harbor district has seen plenty of history. Cork Harbour's draws include Fota Island—with an arboretum, a wildlife park, and the Fota House ancestral estate—and the fishing port of Cobh.
	26th26	SepSep	202323	Dingle, Ireland	07:00	19:30
	27th27	SepSep	202323	Foynes, Ireland	07:00	20:00
	28th28	SepSep	202323	Galway, Ireland	07:00	19:00
Galway is a city in the West of Ireland in the province of Connacht. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay and is surrounded by County Galway. It is the fourth most populous urban area in the Republic of Ireland and the sixth most populous city in the island of Ireland. It is both a picturesque and lively city with a wonderful avant-garde culture and a fascinating mixture of locally owned speciality shops, often featuring locally made crafts. Indeed local handcrafts are a feature of the entire region including hand knits, pottery, glass, jewellery and woodwork. The city’s hub is 18th-century Eyre Square, a popular meeting spot surrounded by shops, and traditional pubs that often offer live Irish folk music. Nearby, stone-clad cafes, boutiques and art galleries line the winding lanes of the Latin Quarter, which retains portions of the medieval city walls. The city bears the nickname "The City of the Tribes" because "fourteen tribes" of merchant families led the city in its Hiberno-Norman period. The merchants would have seen themselves as Irish gentry and loyal to the King. They later adopted the term as a badge of honour and pride in defiance of the town's Cromwellian occupier.
	29th29	SepSep	202323	Killybegs, Ireland	07:00	19:00
Killybegs The days start early in Killybegs, as this quiet fishing town rumbles to life, and ships with red and blue paint peeling from their hulls quietly depart, ready for a morning's hard work at sea. Located in a scenic part of County Donegal, Killybegs is Ireland's fishing capital, and the salty breeze and pretty streets serve as a revitalising medicine for visitors. The town is also your gateway to some of the country's most majestic coastal scenery, which is dotted with flashing white lighthouses, keeping watch over invigorating seascapes. Killybegs enjoys a privileged position on the coast of north west of Ireland, close to the spectacular Slieve League - a titanic mountain, which explodes upwards from frothing ocean. Walk as close as you dare to the coastline’s sheer drops, or admire the folding cliffs from the best vantage point, down on the water.
	30th30	SepSep	202323	Belfast, Northern Ireland	07:00	20:00
Before English and Scottish settlers arrived in the 1600s, Belfast was a tiny village called Béal Feirste ("sandbank ford") belonging to Ulster's ancient O'Neill clan. With the advent of the Plantation period (when settlers arrived in the 1600s), Sir Arthur Chichester, from Devon in southwestern England, received the city from the English Crown, and his son was made Earl of Donegall. Huguenots fleeing persecution from France settled near here, bringing their valuable linen-work skills. In the 18th century, Belfast underwent a phenomenal expansion—its population doubled every 10 years, despite an ever-present sectarian divide. Although the Anglican gentry despised the Presbyterian artisans—who, in turn, distrusted the native Catholics—Belfast's growth continued at a dizzying speed. The city was a great Victorian success story, an industrial boomtown whose prosperity was built on trade, especially linen and shipbuilding. Famously (or infamously), the Titanic was built here, giving Belfast, for a time, the nickname "Titanic Town." Having laid the foundation stone of the city's university in 1845, Queen Victoria returned to Belfast in 1849 (she is recalled in the names of buildings, streets, bars, monuments, and other places around the city), and in the same year, the university opened under the name Queen's College. Nearly 40 years later, in 1888, Victoria granted Belfast its city charter. Today its population is nearly 300,000, tourist numbers have increased, and this dramatically transformed city is enjoying an unparalleled renaissance.This is all a welcome change from the period when news about Belfast meant reports about "the Troubles." Since the 1994 ceasefire, Northern Ireland's capital city has benefited from major hotel investment, gentrified quaysides (or strands), a sophisticated new performing arts center, and major initiatives to boost tourism. Although the 1996 bombing of offices at Canary Wharf in London disrupted the 1994 peace agreement, the ceasefire was officially reestablished on July 20, 1997, and this embattled city began its quest for a newfound identity.Since 2008, the city has restored all its major public buildings such as museums, churches, theaters, City Hall, Ulster Hall—and even the glorious Crown Bar—spending millions of pounds on its built heritage. A gaol that at the height of the Troubles held some of the most notorious murderers involved in paramilitary violence is now a major visitor attraction.Belfast's city center is made up of three roughly contiguous areas that are easy to navigate on foot. From the south end to the north, it's about an hour's leisurely walk.
	1st01	OctOct	202323	Dun Laoghaire, Ireland	07:00	19:00
	2nd02	OctOct	202323	At Sea
	3rd03	OctOct	202323	Southampton, England, disembark the Norwegian Star	05:00
Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

Norwegian Star

Launch Year

2001

Refit Year

2018

Tonnage

91,740

Capacity

2,348

Cabins

1,170

Accessible

Deck 14

Deck 13

Deck 12

Deck 11

Deck 10

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

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3-Bedroom Garden Villa

Norwegian Star Garden Villas accommodate up to seven guests. With three bedrooms, each with a king- or queen-size bed and luxury bath and shower, you have plenty of space to revel in. Also includes a living room, dining room as well as a private garden with hot tub, outdoor dining area and terrace to enjoy the beautiful view. Plus they can connect together so your group can spread out in luxury. Includes butler and concierge service.

Aft-Facing Penthouse with Large Balcony

You will have the perfect romantic getaway in these Penthouses that sleep up to three guests. Includes a bedroom with queen-size bed and luxury bath with shower and bathtub, in addition to the living area and dining area. Because these are aft-facing, they offer an amazing view from the large balcony. Includes butler and concierge service.

Balcony

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
BF	Balcony	£1,290	£1,290

With room for up to three guests, Norwegian Star Balcony Staterooms have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and some feature additional bedding to accommodate one more. Along with a sitting area, floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a private balcony with an amazing view. Plus some can connect so you can spread out yet stay together.

Inside

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
IF	Inside	£705	£705
IB	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,076	£1,076
IA	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,089	£1,089

These Inside Staterooms are the most affordable way for you to cruise. With room for up to four, you'll have two lower beds that convert into a queen-size bed and some with additional bedding to accommodate up to two more guests.

Obstructed Oceanview

These Oceanview Staterooms have a picture window or porthole with an obstructed view and can accommodate up to four guests and includes two lower beds that convert to a queen-size bed, one pullman and one pullout. Located mid-ship, they are close to all the action.

Owner's Suite with Two Balconies

The Owner's Suites with Two Balconies are great for up to four guests. They include a living room, dining room and separate bedroom with king-size bed. Along with a mini-bar, luxury bath with whirlpool tub and an amazing double balcony. Plus they can connect to a Balcony or Penthouse with Large Balcony so you can spread out yet stay together. Includes butler and concierge service.

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Aqua Main Dining Room

One of our two Main Restaurants serving a variety of culinary delights with a contemporary flair.

Cagney's Steak House

Premium cuts are the standard at our American steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef®. Sip your favourite cocktail and don't forget to order our made-from-scratch jumbo lump crab cakes and our famous Parmesan dusted truffle fries.

Ginza Asian Restaurant

Enjoy a complimentary Asian Fusion dining venue featuring freshly prepared noodles, delicious wok fried dishes, authentic soups, and more.

La Cucina Restaurant

Buona Sera! Enjoy the finest ingredients at our vibrant Italian ristorante. Dine on classics like Spaghetti Carbonara or Veal Scaloppini with Marsala sauce. Then indulge with a rich homemade Tiramisu. Your good evening just got better.

Le Bistro French Restaurant

Romance is in the air at our signature French restaurant. Elegant interiors, crisp white linens and attentive servers make this an intimate dining experience. By the end of your meal, you might just be proclaiming c'est magnifique!

Room Service

Available 24 hours a day, simply pick up the phone and order breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night munchies. A room service fee of $9.95 will be added to your check (Except Continental Breakfast until 10am and Suite Guests at all times). A 20% gratuity and beverage service charge will be added to your check.

Teppanyaki

The sizzles and surprises never cease at our authentic Japanese restaurant. Sit around a lively shared table as a skillful chef slices, chops and grills steak, chicken and seafood on a large steel grill right before your eyes.

Versailles Main Dining Room

Stunning in design with ocean views, this Main Restaurant offers traditional cuisine to please every palate.

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Internet Café

No matter how far you are from home, you can stay in touch. The Internet Café can also be used as a computer lecture and training centre.

5 O'clock Somewhere Bar

Enjoy the sounds of the tropics while sipping on a signature margarita. Make some new friends and keep the good times rolling on and on.

Topsiders Bar

Enjoy casual dining to suit every taste. From grilled burgers to hot dogs, come as you are and eat as you like after a night out or before your day begins. Location, Deck 12, Mid

Gatsby's Champagne Bar

Known for a premium selection of champagne and vodka, caviar, Paté, and Foie Gras. The cool sophistication and charm of this establishment makes it an ideal venue for an intimate cocktail party or an evening of intrigue and fun.

Stardust Theatre

It's showtime! And we've got a really big show for you. Enjoy Broadway and Vegas-style shows with cocktails before or after dinner in a traditional European opera house style auditorium reaching up three decks.

Video Zone

Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter.

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Video Zone

Stop by the video arcade and capture a few aliens, win a car race, play pinball and fly a jet fighter

Teen Club

A hip place for teens to hang out comes complete, video, jukebox, football table and air hockey. By night the Club turns into a teen disco.

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Holiday Summary

	10 nights aboard the Norwegian Star
	Upgrade to Free at Sea for £199pp. Usually you can choose 2 from any of the 5 offers from the list below, but during promotions you may receive all 5 Free at Sea Offers. Book a Haven suite or suite (not Club balcony suites) and receive all applicable offers at no additional cost.
		Premium Beverage Package Includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic branded drinks served in all bars, lounges and restaurants throughout your cruise.
		Speciality Dining Package Enjoy dining opportunities in selected speciality restaurants depending on number of nights and cabin type.
		Shore Excursions Package Receive $50 shore excursion credit per stateroom per port of call.
		Wi-Fi Package Receive up to 300 minutes Wi-FI per person (guest 1 and 2 only)
		Family and Friends Offer Guests 3 and 4 in the stateroom pay only the applicable tax for the cruise. Available on select sailings only.
	Award winning onboard entertainment
	Complimentary 24-hour room service
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£692pp
IA	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,089pp
IB	Mid-Ship Inside	£1,076pp
IF	Inside	£705pp
IX	Sail Away Inside (Guarantee)	£692pp
I4	Family Inside	£1,102pp

Balcony staterooms from		£1,290pp
BF	Balcony	£1,290pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,355pp
MB	Mini-Suite with Balcony	£1,355pp