I’ve hand-picked some of my top cruise deals from Ireland to help you plan your next cruise holiday.
Why visit one destination when you can visit several? Cruise holidays offer you the opportunity to see multiple cities or countries on one trip, and you only need to pack and unpack once! They offer great value for money with meals and entertainment included in the cost, and there is a wide selection of cruise deals from Ireland to suit all tastes and budgets.
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1. Enchanted Princess: 7 Night Med Cruise, 27th May, €695
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If you were following me recently ou may know I was having the best time on Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess! This super deal for next summer is cruising on Enchanted Princess – the sister ship of Sky Princess, it was actually launched afterwards so is even newer than Sky Princess!
Fly to Barcelona and cruise to Marseille, Gibraltar, Genoa and Livorno before arriving at your final destination – Rome. This is a similar itinerary to my recent cruise and I loved visiting Marseille and the Cinque Terre. You can also visit Pisa, Florence or the Tuscan hills.
Price of €695 per person includes return flights and a seven-night cruise on the 6th or 27th of May staying in an inside cabin. Airport transfers are extra. Add on Princess Plus for €46 per person per day which includes all drinks up to $12 in value, WiFi and gratuities!
Read: Princess Cruises Free Flights Offer for Summer 2023
2. Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas 7-Night Cruise, 16th October, €1349
The biggest ship in the world was launched this year and is Royal Caribbean’s 5th Oasis Class ship – it can carry 6,988 guests plus 2300 crew. Thrill seekers will love the longest slide at sea, surf simulators, rock climbing walls and zip line, but there are plenty of spaces to relax too, including the adult-only solarium with indoor pool and luxury spa.
There are 9 complimentary and 12 speciality dining restaurants, as well as 12 bars and lounges across the ship. There are 8 different neighbourhoods on board including Central Park with 20,000 plants.
Wonder of the Seas sails from Barcelona this year and visits Palma, Marseille, Florence / Pisa, Rome and Naples before returning to Barcelona for your flight home. This seven night fly cruise includes flights from Dublin, checked baggage, meals and entertainment. Add Deluxe drinks package from 46pp per night.
4. MS Arena: Christmas Markets River Cruise, Flights, Hotel Stay & 4-Night Cruise, €799pp
While mega cruise ships get most of the media attention, river cruising is one of the fastest growing sectors within the cruise industry. They are a great introduction to cruising and ideal for people who may not want to cruise on crowded ships – river cruise ships carry an average of 150 passengers.
Some of the advantages to river cruising over ocean cruising is that you have a different view each day. When you dock in a city, you can walk into the town centre without need for coaches or excursions. They tend to attract an older clientele, although shorter itineraries such as Christmas market cruises can attract a younger age group.
I cruised on MS Arena overnight from Amsterdam, and while basic compared to 4-star ocean cruises, I found the food and service very good. It is a great way to try cruising without breaking the bank.
I found a great offer for a Christmas markets cruise which includes an overnight stay in Cologne. Price for flights, hotel stay and a four night cruise with all meals included on the 1st, 5th or 9th of December is €799 per person.
5. MSC World Europa: Dubai & Emirates 7-Night Cruise, 21st January 2023, €1099
Cruise Dubai, and the Emirates this winter on board the brand new MSC World Europa. Visit Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island, Dammam, and Doha, before returning to Dubai for your flight home. This super deals includes flights from Dublin, checked baggage, transfers, and a seven-night cruise with meals, entertainment and gratuities. Add on a premium drinks package for only €200.
This price is based on travel on the 21st of January 2023 but contact TourAmerica / Cruise Holidays for prices on departures from December to March 2023.
6. MSC Seaview: 7-Night Med Cruise, 6th May from €1079
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I cruised on MSC Seaview a few years ago and loved its bright modern design and variety of outdoor spaces. This offers superb value for anyone looking to cruise the Med this year. MSC Seaview sets sail from Barcelona and visits Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta, before returning to Barcelona for your return flight home.
Price of €1079 includes flights, checked baggage, meals, and entertainment, staying in a balcony cabin. Contact Travelnet via the link below for prices for alternative dates.
Read: My review of MSC Seaview
7. Harmony of the Seas: 7 Night Caribbean Cruise & 3-Night Universal Stay, September, €1940
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Treat yourself to a three-night stay at the 5-star Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Studios, before cruising the Caribbean on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas for seven nights! Visit the Bahamas, Royal Caribbean’s private island – Coco Cay, Jamaica and Labadee over seven days and this luxury cruise deal includes flights, checked baggage and all meals and entertainment on board the cruise.
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By staying in one of Universal Studios premium hotels you will also receive early park admission and an Express Pass to Universal Studios, so you can skip the queues at almost all of the top attractions (valid theme park admission required).
8. Norwegian Prima: 2 Night Stay in New York & 5-Night Bermuda Cruise, 9th October, €1870
Norwegian Cruise line is launching a brand new ship in August – Norwegian Prima, and I’ve got the perfect deal to showcase it! This shop and cruise deal includes direct flights to New York on the 9th of October, a two-night stay New York and a five-night cruise to Virginia Beach and, wait for it, Bermuda!
Price for flights, 23kg checked baggage, hotel stay pre and post cruise, and a five-night cruise with all meals, drinks, WiFi, shore excursion credit and one speciality dining option is just €1969 per person! Add €67.50 for gratuities.
9. Princess Cruises: California Coastal 7-Night Cruise & 3-Night Stay, 28th September, €1779pp
Enjoy a three-night stay in San Francisco before boarding Ruby Princess for a California coast cruise, visiting Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego and Ensenada before returning to San Francisco for your return flight home.
This super deal includes direct flights with Aer Lingus, a three-night hotel stay in San Francisco and a seven-night cruise with meals and entertainment included. You can add on Princess Plus, which includes drinks, gratuities and WiFi for just €35 per person per day.
10. Norwegian Sun: 10-Night Canary Islands Winter Cruise, 1st December, €995
You don’t need to venture far to enjoy a sunny winter cruise! This super cruise sails from Lisbon and as well as visiting the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote, you will also visit Madeira, Gibraltar, Malaga and Cadiz! Priced at just €999 including flights and checked baggage.
And that’s not all, for an extra €199 you will receive a premium drinks package, WiFi, one speciality dining meal and shore excursion credit. Gratuities can be pre paid for an additional €135. This is one of the best value cruise deals from Ireland this winter.
I hope my cruise deals from Ireland will help you plan a cruise holiday soon. Prices are correct at the time of issue but are subject to change. Want to know what cruise ship is best for you? Check out all my cruise reviews or read my latest post:
Read: How to choose the right cruise for you
