With landscapes ranging from lush moors to majestic lakes and wind-sculpted cliffs, the British archipelago offers a peaceful escape along the shores of the Irish Sea. Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard Ponant's Le Lapérouse to explore Ireland–the legendary Emerald Isle–and its neighbors, where ancient castles, Neolithic sites, and geological wonders await. This journey offers exclusive oppurtunities to explore the birthplace of golf and immerse yourself in the region's inspiring history. At each port guests choose one included shore excursion from a list of curated offerings. Among world class ports and dynamic cultural offerings you will have the opportunity to visit the following Golf Clubs: Portmarnock Golf Club, Ardglass Golf Course, Royal County Down Golf Club, Royal Portrush Golf Club, Donegal Golf Club, and Cameron House Golf Club.
charm.Awelcomereception,followedbyeitherahalfdayoftouringIreland’swarmculturalcapitalanditsrichartisticandarchitecturalheritage,oragameatthePortmarnockGolfClubwithlunchattheclubhouse.Then,LeLapérousesetssailstoCobh,acharmingtownwithcobbledstreetsanda17th-centuryfortress,andcontinuestoFishguard,aquietcoastaltownperfectforexploringtheWelshcountryside.NextisWarrenpoint,aseasideresortinNorthernIrelandnearthescenicSilentValleyMountainPark,playArdglassGolfCoursewherenearlyeveryholeofferspanoramicseaviews.FromBelfast,visittheiconicGiant’sCausewayorplayatRoyalCountyDownGolfClub,surroundedbytheMourneMountains.ExploreGreencastleandtheInishowenPeninsulaalongtheWildAtlanticWayorplayRoyalPortrushGolfClub.InKillybegs,thegatewaytoDonegal,you’llfinddramaticcliffs,desertedbeaches,andcozypubs,oroptforagameatDonegalGolfClub.SailtoOban,thecapitalofArgyll,withitsruggedHighlandcoastline.JourneytoTobermory,acharmingfishingportknownforitscolorfulhousesandrenownedwhiskydistillery,beforedisembarkinginGlasgow.InGlasgow,enjoyCameronHouseGolfCluborapanoramictourandwhiskeytasting,withafinalnightatVOCOGrandCentralGlasgowHot