Ireland Cruise Comparison
235 upcoming sailings from 19 cruise lines
Ireland cruise port photos
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise. Published · Last updated · About this page
At a glance: Ireland cruises on Waterways Cruise: 235 upcoming sailings from 19 cruise lines (19 ocean, 1 river, Scenic Cruises in both). Lowest starting fares run from $1,234 per person (Princess Cruises) to $24,690 (SeaDream Yacht Club). Viking Cruises lists the most sailings (49). 27 sailings start and 20 end in Ireland.
Which cruise lines sail to Ireland, and how do they compare? This guide sorts the 19 lines with upcoming Ireland sailings by kind of cruise, then into ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary, and shows what each costs to start, how long their sailings run and which ships you would sail on. Every figure comes from the sailings we list today, so it moves as sailings are added and sold.
What counts as an Ireland cruise?
A sailing counts as an Ireland cruise if it will call at least once at an Ireland ship port. That covers ocean, river and expedition sailings, whether Ireland is where the cruise begins, where it ends, or one stop on a longer route.
Of 235 upcoming sailings, 27 start in Ireland, 20 end in Ireland and 3 begin and end there. The other 191 (81%) visit Ireland as a port of call on a longer route, often alongside United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark and other countries. Ocean and expedition sailings call at Dublin, Cork, Killybegs, Galway and Waterford. River sailings call at Donegal.
- Ireland cruise
- A sailing that will call at least once at an Ireland ship port.
- Starts in Ireland
- The first stop is an Ireland ship port: 27 sailings.
- Ends in Ireland
- The last stop is an Ireland ship port: 20 sailings, 3 of which also start there.
- Visits only
- Ireland is a port of call on a longer route: 191 sailings.
Ocean cruise lines in Ireland (19)
19 ocean and expedition cruise lines have upcoming sailings that call at Ireland: 226 in all. These sailings often call elsewhere too, most commonly United Kingdom, Norway and Denmark. The busiest ship ports are Dublin, Cork, Killybegs, Galway and Waterford.
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Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Ultra-luxury lines sit at the top of the market. Four ultra-luxury ocean lines sail to Ireland, with 42 upcoming sailings between them. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has the most (18). Starting fares begin at $9,000 per person with Silversea Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 18 | $24,598 | 12–92 nights (typically 14) | 5 · Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven Seas Prestige, Seven Seas Splendor and Seven Seas Voyager |
| Silversea Cruises | 11 | $9,000 | 11–21 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Silver Dawn, Silver Endeavour, Silver Spirit and Silver Wind |
| Seabourn Cruises | 10 | $13,301 | 22–40 nights (typically 22) | 3 · Seabourn Ovation, Seabourn Quest and Seabourn Venture |
| SeaDream Yacht Club | 3 | $24,690 | 7 nights | 2 · SeaDream I and SeaDream II |
Luxury ocean cruise lines (4)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. Four luxury ocean lines sail to Ireland, with 38 upcoming sailings between them. Oceania Cruises has the most (22). Starting fares begin at $4,240 per person with Ponant Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceania Cruises | 22 | $4,499 | 11–64 nights (typically 11) | 5 · Oceania Insignia, Oceania Marina, Oceania Sirena, Oceania Sonata and Oceania Vista |
| Ponant Cruises | 11 | $4,240 | 7–9 nights (typically 7) | 4 · L'Austral, Le Champlain, Le Laperouse and Le Lyrial |
| Scenic Cruises | 3 | $12,355 | 9–22 nights (typically 9) | 1 · Scenic Eclipse |
| Aurora Expeditions | 2 | $6,698 | 11–13 nights (typically 11) | 1 · Douglas Mawson |
Premium ocean cruise lines (7)
Premium lines sit in the middle of the market. Seven premium ocean lines sail to Ireland, with 90 upcoming sailings between them. Viking Cruises has the most (49). Starting fares begin at $4,019 per person with Azamara Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Cruises | 49 | $5,099 | 12–26 nights (typically 12) | 11 · Viking Astrea, Viking Jupiter, Viking Libra, Viking Lyra, Viking Mars, Viking Mira, Viking Saturn, Viking Sea, Viking Sky, Viking Vela and Viking Vesta |
| Azamara Cruises | 18 | $4,019 | 12–43 nights (typically 12) | 2 · Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest |
| Quark Expeditions | 9 | $7,894 | 8–18 nights (typically 18) | 1 · World Explorer |
| Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | 5 | $8,367 | 12–15 nights (typically 12) | 4 · Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Spirit and ms Europa 2 |
| Lindblad Expeditions | 4 | $8,390 | 7–11 nights (typically 7) | 1 · National Geographic Explorer |
| Crystal Cruises | 4 | $7,430 | 13–59 nights (typically 13) | 2 · Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony |
| Atlas Ocean Voyages | 1 | $5,988 | 9 nights | 1 · World Voyager |
Contemporary ocean cruise lines (4)
Contemporary lines are the most accessible tier. Four contemporary ocean lines sail to Ireland, with 56 upcoming sailings between them. Princess Cruises has the most (43). Starting fares begin at $1,234 per person with Princess Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Cruises | 43 | $1,234 | 12–48 nights (typically 35) | 5 · Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Sapphire Princess |
| Holland America | 9 | $2,329 | 14–28 nights (typically 28) | 3 · ms Nieuw Statendam, ms Volendam and ms Zuiderdam |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 3 | $1,959 | 11–16 nights (typically 11) | 4 · Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Prima, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Sun |
| Celebrity Cruises | 1 | $3,758 | 13 nights | 1 · Celebrity Eclipse |
River cruise lines in Ireland (1)
1 river cruise line has upcoming sailings that call at Ireland: 9 in all. The busiest ship ports are Donegal. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 19.
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Luxury river cruise lines (1)
Luxury lines sit just below ultra-luxury. One luxury river line sails to Ireland, with 9 upcoming sailings. Starting fares begin at $14,933 per person with Scenic Cruises.
| Cruise line | Upcoming sailings | Lowest starting fare | Typical length | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Cruises | 9 | $14,933 | 33–34 nights (typically 34) | 6 · Scenic Gem, Scenic Jade, Scenic Jasper, Scenic Jewel, Scenic Opal and Scenic Pearl |
Ireland cruise ports
Every Ireland ship port with upcoming sailings has its own guide. The number beside each port is how many upcoming sailings call there (sailings, not individual port visits).
Coastal and island ports (9)
- Dublin 190
- Cork 135
- Killybegs 67
- Galway 59
- Waterford 22
- Foynes 20
- Dingle 12
- Glengarriff 12
- Aran Islands Ireland 3
River ports (1)
- Donegal 5
See them all in the Ireland cruise port guide, or browse every sailing on the Ireland cruises page.
How to choose an Ireland cruise line
- Most listed sailings: Viking Cruises lists the most upcoming Ireland sailings (49).
- Lowest starting fare: Princess Cruises, from $1,234 per person.
- Style: sort by category first. Ultra-luxury lines: 4 lines, 42 sailings, from $9,000. Luxury lines: 4 lines, 47 sailings, from $4,240. Premium lines: 7 lines, 90 sailings, from $4,019. Contemporary lines: 4 lines, 56 sailings, from $1,234.
- Kind of cruise: ocean ships cover the coast and islands; river ships sail the rivers.
- Where you start: if you want Ireland as your first or last port, filter the sailings by Starting in or Ending in Ireland on the Ireland cruises page.
How we calculated these figures
- Upcoming sailing: an itinerary with at least one departure date from today onward, counted once however many departure dates it has. Sailings that have passed drop out each day.
- Ireland cruise: a sailing that calls at least once at an Ireland ship port. A sailing "starts" or "ends" in Ireland when its first or last stop is an Ireland ship port.
- Lowest starting fare: the lowest "from" price among that line's upcoming Ireland sailings, per person based on double occupancy, in US dollars. Under our Cruise Disclosure, prices include all applicable taxes and fees. Fares still depend on cabin category and date, so treat them as a starting point for comparison, not a quote.
- Typical length: the range covers the middle 80% of that line's sailings (the shortest and longest tenth are left out), and "typically" is the most common length.
- Kinds of cruise: A sailing is in exactly one kind, so the totals by kind add up to the 235 sailings above. Ocean: sailings on ocean-going ships, including expedition ships and ferries. River: sailings on rivers, canals and lakes. A river itinerary that also includes a coastal leg counts as river. A line that sails more than one kind appears in each list, with its sailings split by kind. Totals by kind count each sailing once.
- Style categories: Ultra-luxury, Luxury, Premium and Contemporary are Waterways Cruise's own groupings of cruise lines, not an industry standard.
- Freshness: the sailing data is refreshed daily from the sailings we list; figures here were calculated on .
Frequently asked questions about Ireland cruises
Which cruise lines sail to Ireland?
19 cruise lines have upcoming Ireland sailings on Waterways Cruise: 19 sail ocean or expedition itineraries and 1 sail river itineraries. Scenic Cruises appears in more than one list, so the line counts by kind add up to more than 19. Viking Cruises lists the most sailings (49).
How much does a Ireland cruise cost?
Starting fares begin at $1,234 per person, double occupancy, with Princess Cruises. Fares depend on the line, the cabin and the sailing date, so the best way to see current rates is to request exclusive rates for the dates you want.
Which cruise lines are ultra-luxury and luxury in Ireland?
Ultra-luxury ocean lines: Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruises and SeaDream Yacht Club. Luxury ocean lines: Oceania Cruises, Ponant Cruises, Scenic Cruises and Aurora Expeditions. Luxury river lines: Scenic Cruises.
Can you start or end a cruise in Ireland?
Yes. 27 of 235 upcoming sailings start in Ireland and 20 end there; 3 do both. The other 191 (81%) visit Ireland as a port of call on a longer route.
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Ireland cruise port guide →Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 16, 2026
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