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Haugesund34From the Cornish Coast to the OrkneysEnjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Falmouth on Cornwall%u2019s scenic coast, before cruising across the Celtic Sea to Ringaskiddy, gateway to the historic city of Cork, where attractions include St Fin Barre%u2019s Cathedral and the 18th-century English Market. On the Isle of Man horse-drawn trams run along the seafront promenade and the island%u2019s history comes to life at the Manx Museum. Northern Ireland%u2019s capital city Belfast, a showcase for the arts, is a cultural highlight on this cruise around the British Isles. In the heart of the city the Cathedral Quarter has a maze of cobblestone streets, colourful murals and trendy street bars and restaurants. Finally, trace 5000 years of history on the Isles of Lewis and Orkney with Viking settlements, ancient stone circles and Neolithic villages.SHIP: Spirit of DiscoveryINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: July 13, 2026CRUISE CODE: SD189Sailing from Dover %u2022 Falmouth %u2022 Ringaskiddy (for Cork), Ireland %u2022 Douglas , Isle of Man %u2022 Belfast, Northern Ireland %u2022 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland %u2022 Kirkwall, Orkney. Returning to Dover.JOINING YOU ON BOARDJoin experts from conservation charity ORCA for regular wildlife watches.Falmouth, by the River FalSummertime in NorwayExplore Norway%u2019s longest fjord, Sognefjord, on this summer voyage. Discover the rich maritime history of Bergen, whose colourful gabled buildings lining the UNESCO-listed wharf hark back to its days as a member of the Hanseatic League. Haugesund, also known for its seafaring past, was once a centre for herring fishing and now prospers from the wealth of North Sea oil. It is also the homeland of the Viking Kings, who ruled for 500 years. The picturesque villages of Fl%u00e5m, at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, and Skjolden, on the banks of Lustrafjord, are surrounded by majestic mountains and serene fjords, glistening under the light of the summer sun. Skjolden o#ers a gateway to three of the country%u2019s most impressive national parks: Jotunheimen, Breheimen, and Jostedalsbreen, as well as Europe%u2019s largest icecap, the Jostedal Glacier.SHIP: Spirit of AdventureINCLUDED EXCURSION IN EVERY PORTSAILING: July 21, 2026CRUISE CODE: SU168Sailing from Dover %u2022 Bergen, Norway %u2022 Fl%u00e5m , Norway %u2022 Skjolden , Norway %u2022 Haugesund, Norway. Returning to Dover.The Giant%u2019s Causeway in Northern Ireland Aurlandsfjord