--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 1d0c82c1-2417-4793-b777-060285887d49 slug: 2230929 voyage_code: JR270817-023 cruise_line: Azamara ship: Azamara Journey departure_date: return_date: nights: 23 embarkation_port: Copenhagen, Denmark disembarkation_port: Portsmouth, UK starting_price_usd: 12289.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:31:46Z --- # Scotland & Ireland Cruise: Aberdeen, Dublin & Belfast > Azamara · Azamara Journey · Aug 17 – Sep 9, 2027   (23 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Azamara | | **Ship** | Azamara Journey | | **Duration** | 23 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Copenhagen, Denmark | | **Disembarkation Port** | Portsmouth, UK | | **Starting Price** | 12,289 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | JR270817-023 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the... ### Day 2: Gothenburg, Sweden **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country's west coast. An important seaport, it's known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy boulevards like the Avenyn, the city's main thoroughfare, lined with many cafes and shops. Liseberg is a popular amusement park with themed rides, performance venues and a landscaped sculpture garden. ### Day 3: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 4: Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM ### Day 6: Dundee, Scotland **Arrives:** 05:45 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Once most famous for its industrial grime, Dundee has evolved into a vibrant art, design, music and theatre scene. It’s the UK’s first designated UNESCO City of Design and now has the first design museum outside of London. The new V&A Museum Of Design is housed in a world-class building at the heart of the newly transformed waterfront. Visit and learn the story of Scotland's outstanding design heritage. ### Day 7: Dundee, Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 AM Once most famous for its industrial grime, Dundee has evolved into a vibrant art, design, music and theatre scene. It’s the UK’s first designated UNESCO City of Design and now has the first design museum outside of London. The new V&A Museum Of Design is housed in a world-class building at the heart of the newly transformed waterfront. Visit and learn the story of Scotland's outstanding design heritage. ### Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland **Arrives:** 09:30 AM · **Departs:** 10:00 PM Where the rivers Dee and Don meet the North Sea, you’ll find the harbor city of Aberdeen. Remote and northerly, Scotland’s third largest city is a surprising gem with distinctive architecture and a cosmopolitan feel. Encompassing a veritable wonderland of urban delights and pastoral pursuits, Aberdeen stands apart from other Scottish cities. You won’t hear Gaelic around these parts, as this bright sunny port more closely resembles a typical English city. ### Day 8: Invergordon **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Take a superb natural setting of mountains, tumbling waterfalls, rushing rivers, and serene lochs (and add one sea monster); pepper the landscape with amazing castles (such as Cawdor, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth); plant a crop of magnificent gardens; incorporate a pretty village or two (surely Beauly, with its lovely flower displays and 13th century ruined priory); toss in a trail of whiskey distilleries, and there you have it: the Scottish Highlands, shrouded in myth and folklore, and a t... ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Oban, UK **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM The "Gateway to the Isles," Oban is a busy working port with houses clinging to steep hillsides guarding a gentle bay. Climb McCaig's Tower, learn glass blowing from the masters at Caithness Glass, watch traditional kilt making at Geoffrey Ltd. and sample fine malt whiskey at Oban Distillery. ### Day 11: Glasgow (greenock) **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east. ### Day 12: Douglas, Isle Of Man **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The tiny Isle of Man has quite a lot to offer for its size. Douglas’ lovely sea front is lined with picturesque hotels and restaurants, and can be traversed by horse-drawn trams as it has been since 1876. There’s a medieval fortress in Castletown; a ruined castle on the Isle of St. Patrick where tales of Vikings, monks, and a ghost dog abound; and the village of Cregneash, where people live in thatched cottages, speak the native Manx language, and practice traditional trades and crafts. Front ga... ### Day 13: Dublin **Arrives:** 06:30 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Dublin offers a wealth of historic sites dating back to a 1000-year-old Viking village, and as one might expect of the Irish, there is a tale to be told about every one. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is said to have been erected on the site where the saint himself converted pagans in 450 AD. From Dublin Castle the crown jewels were stolen in 1907; an unsolved mystery left to the fictional Sherlock Holmes to decipher. Some pubs, great sources of stories, are almost as old – you can sample a Guinness an... ### Day 14: Dublin **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Dublin offers a wealth of historic sites dating back to a 1000-year-old Viking village, and as one might expect of the Irish, there is a tale to be told about every one. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is said to have been erected on the site where the saint himself converted pagans in 450 AD. From Dublin Castle the crown jewels were stolen in 1907; an unsolved mystery left to the fictional Sherlock Holmes to decipher. Some pubs, great sources of stories, are almost as old – you can sample a Guinness an... ### Day 15: Cork (Cobh) **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Located on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland, the quaint seaside town of Cobh is known for its great maritime heritage and seafaring history. As Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminal, Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people that immigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950, and to this day, it remains a popular port of call for cruise liners from all over the world. Perhaps this is due in part to the fact that Cobh, formerly known as Queenstown,... ### Day 16: Bantry Harbour **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 17: Foynes **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Sail down the stunning River Shannon to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Home to a significant first in aviation history, Foynes is your gateway to discover the castles, cliffs, and cities of western Ireland. During WWII, the port of Foynes was alive with wartime activity and intrigue, as it was the first airport in Europe to welcome seaplanes making transatlantic flights. Visit the Flying Boat Museum to tour a replica of the “Yankee Clipper” and relive the golden age of aviation. ### Day 18: Galway, Ireland **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM With its brightly colored shops, excellent bars and restaurants, and traditional Irish music sessions, Galway may be one of Ireland’s most enchanting cities. It’s certainly one of the country’s liveliest, with an average of 122 festivals and events every year. That’s not to dismiss Galway’s storied history. Dating back to 1124, the city has survived everything from Norman invaders and Cromwellian conquests to the Irish Potato Famines of 1845-1852. This juxtaposition of historic and contempora... ### Day 19: Donegal (Killybegs), Ireland **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM With world-class golf, striking promontories jutting into the ocean, and an unmistakable, roguish spark, Donegal offers a glance at a forgotten Ireland. It’s a land far away from tourist hot spots, where the sun shines brilliantly over mountain passes, historic castles, and charming coastal pubs. Your journey to Donegal begins in Killybegs, a charming fishing village that is also Ireland’s largest fishing port. From here, make your way to the banks of the River Eske, where Donegal Town sits i... ### Day 20: Belfast **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Belfast in the early 20th century had the largest and most productive shipyard in the world, gaining global renown with the launch of the RMS Titanic. Located on the slipways where she was built is a stunning new museum, opened in time for the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s only voyage and tragic demise. Today the city and riverfront are undergoing a 21st century transformation, but many exuberant Victorian and Edwardian buildings still sport the carved heads of kings and queens. As you explore ... ### Day 21: Belfast **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Belfast in the early 20th century had the largest and most productive shipyard in the world, gaining global renown with the launch of the RMS Titanic. Located on the slipways where she was built is a stunning new museum, opened in time for the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s only voyage and tragic demise. Today the city and riverfront are undergoing a 21st century transformation, but many exuberant Victorian and Edwardian buildings still sport the carved heads of kings and queens. As you explore ... ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: Fowey, Uk **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. ### Day 24: Portsmouth, UK **Arrives:** 06:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $12,289 | | Ocean View | $13,459 | | Balcony | $16,089 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: Z) Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed ### Outside Cabins **Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: Y) Oceanview Stateroom - Guaranteed **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 05) Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 06) Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom** (Code: 04) Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB por... **Club Oceanview Stateroom (Obstructed View)** (Code: 08) Features: Completely refurbished with fresh contemporary décor in 2016 Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Some staterooms feature sofa bed 40” flat-screen TV Refrigerator with mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room saf... ### Balcony Cabins **Club Veranda Plus Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: XP) Stateroom Features Veranda Two lower beds convertible to one Queen size bed Sitting area with 40” flat-screen TV Mini-bar Thermostat-controlled air conditioner Direct-dial telephone with voice mail Writing desk In-room safe Hand-held hairdryer USB ports under bedside reading lamps Stateroom: 175 sq.... **Club Veranda Stateroom - Guaranteed** (Code: X) Two lower beds convertible to queen size. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Sitting area with sofa bed. Veranda. Flat-screen television. Refrigerator with mini-bar. Thermostat-controlled air conditioning. Direct-dial telephone and voicemail. Desk. In-room safe. Hand-held hairdryer. ### Suite Cabins **Suite - Guaranteed** (Code: W) Suite - Guaranteed ## Ship Information ### Azamara Journey A luxurious boutique hotel at sea, the Azamara Journey is a mid-sized ship with a deck plan that’s intimate but never crowded, and offers everything modern voyagers are looking for—plus some unexpected extras. Re-imagined staterooms include modern amenities, furnishings, and European linens. Plus the ship features a large number of staterooms and suites with verandas, perfect for starting your day with fresh sea air and stunning views. Across the fleet, our authentic service goes beyond the expectations of even the most well-traveled cruisers. Friendly and approachable, our staff are attentive, and happy to offer everything from poolside service to recommendations for your on-shore exploration. After all, we love sailing the world just as much as you do! Add to all of that world-class dining options, spa experiences to relax and refresh, and all-new entertainment offerings, you’ve got an onboard experience that’s matched only by the immersive cultural encounters we’ve got in store on shore. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 694 | | Crew | 408 | | Gross Tonnage | 30,277.0 | | Length | 592.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 355 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **The Living Room**: The idea of the Living Room is just that. To “live in” and to enjoy time with friends and fellow guests! Much of the room is furnished as a living roo... - **Acupuncture**: Azamara’s acupuncturists are practitioners licensed by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. A variety of treatm... - **Special Dietary Needs**: With advance notice, we can accommodate most special dietary needs. Please update your reservation on our Manage My Reservation tool, or submit your r... - **The Sanctum Spa**: Staffed by professional aestheticians and therapists, the Azamara Spa is an oasis of tranquility. Choose from an extensive menu of services including:... - **Mosaic Cafe & Mosaic Cafe @ Night**: Our onboard coffee corner may very well become your favorite nook on the ship. With elegant and comfortable furniture, it's bound to be one of the the... ### Food and Drink - **Discoveries Restaurant**: Discover the world through dishes and flavors from the places we visit. Of course, you’ll also enjoy a wide variety of nightly selections such as file... - **Prime C**: Your choice of steak, cooked to perfection. Herb-coated rack of lamb, duck confit and Chilean sea bass—all paired with savory sides. At Prime C, you’r... - **Aqualina**: At Aqualina, you’ll find some of Italy’s most authentic dishes. Pastas made from scratch, traditional recipes, and scrumptious vegetarian dishes that ... ## Ports of Call ### Copenhagen, Denmark *Coordinates: 55.6763, 12.5681* Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today's Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness - with many parks, it is green both literally and in today's sense of the word. It is also bi... ### Gothenburg, Sweden *Coordinates: 57.697, 11.9864* Gothenburg, a major city in Sweden, is situated off the Göta älv river on the country's west coast. An important seaport, it's known for its Dutch-style canals and leafy boulevards like the Avenyn, the city's main thoroughfare, lined with many cafes and shops. Liseberg is a popular amusement park with themed rides, performance venues and a landscaped sculpture garden. ### Leith (Edinburgh), Scotland *Coordinates: 55.9746, -3.16104* ### Dundee, Scotland *Coordinates: 56.4614, -2.96811* Once most famous for its industrial grime, Dundee has evolved into a vibrant art, design, music and theatre scene. It’s the UK’s first designated UNESCO City of Design and now has the first design museum outside of London. The new V&A Museum Of Design is housed in a world-class building at the heart of the newly transformed waterfront. Visit and learn the story of Scotland's outstanding design her... ### Aberdeen, Scotland *Coordinates: 57.1475, -2.09539* Where the rivers Dee and Don meet the North Sea, you’ll find the harbor city of Aberdeen. Remote and northerly, Scotland’s third largest city is a surprising gem with distinctive architecture and a cosmopolitan feel. Encompassing a veritable wonderland of urban delights and pastoral pursuits, Aberdeen stands apart from other Scottish cities. You won’t hear Gaelic around these parts, as this bri... ### Invergordon *Coordinates: 57.6891, -4.16939* Take a superb natural setting of mountains, tumbling waterfalls, rushing rivers, and serene lochs (and add one sea monster); pepper the landscape with amazing castles (such as Cawdor, setting for Shakespeare’s Macbeth); plant a crop of magnificent gardens; incorporate a pretty village or two (surely Beauly, with its lovely flower displays and 13th century ruined priory); toss in a trail of whiskey... ### Oban, UK The "Gateway to the Isles," Oban is a busy working port with houses clinging to steep hillsides guarding a gentle bay. Climb McCaig's Tower, learn glass blowing from the masters at Caithness Glass, watch traditional kilt making at Geoffrey Ltd. and sample fine malt whiskey at Oban Distillery. ### Glasgow (greenock) *Coordinates: 55.8656, -4.25722* Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. It forms part of a contiguous urban area with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east. ### Douglas, Isle Of Man *Coordinates: 54.1543, -4.48006* The tiny Isle of Man has quite a lot to offer for its size. Douglas’ lovely sea front is lined with picturesque hotels and restaurants, and can be traversed by horse-drawn trams as it has been since 1876. There’s a medieval fortress in Castletown; a ruined castle on the Isle of St. Patrick where tales of Vikings, monks, and a ghost dog abound; and the village of Cregneash, where people live in tha... ### Dublin *Coordinates: 53.3441, -6.26749* Dublin offers a wealth of historic sites dating back to a 1000-year-old Viking village, and as one might expect of the Irish, there is a tale to be told about every one. St. Patrick’s Cathedral is said to have been erected on the site where the saint himself converted pagans in 450 AD. From Dublin Castle the crown jewels were stolen in 1907; an unsolved mystery left to the fictional Sherlock Holme... ### Cork (Cobh) *Coordinates: 51.8979, -8.47109* Located on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland, the quaint seaside town of Cobh is known for its great maritime heritage and seafaring history. As Ireland’s only dedicated cruise terminal, Cobh was the departure point for 2.5 million of the six million Irish people that immigrated to North America between 1848 and 1950, and to this day, it remains a popular port of call for cruise liners from ... ### Bantry Harbour *Coordinates: 51.681, -9.45037* ### Foynes *Coordinates: 52.6125, -9.10607* Sail down the stunning River Shannon to the heart of the Emerald Isle. Home to a significant first in aviation history, Foynes is your gateway to discover the castles, cliffs, and cities of western Ireland. During WWII, the port of Foynes was alive with wartime activity and intrigue, as it was the first airport in Europe to welcome seaplanes making transatlantic flights. Visit the Flying Boat Muse... ### Galway, Ireland *Coordinates: 53.2738, -9.05178* With its brightly colored shops, excellent bars and restaurants, and traditional Irish music sessions, Galway may be one of Ireland’s most enchanting cities. It’s certainly one of the country’s liveliest, with an average of 122 festivals and events every year. That’s not to dismiss Galway’s storied history. Dating back to 1124, the city has survived everything from Norman invaders and Cromwelli... ### Donegal (Killybegs), Ireland *Coordinates: 54.6311, -8.44366* With world-class golf, striking promontories jutting into the ocean, and an unmistakable, roguish spark, Donegal offers a glance at a forgotten Ireland. It’s a land far away from tourist hot spots, where the sun shines brilliantly over mountain passes, historic castles, and charming coastal pubs. Your journey to Donegal begins in Killybegs, a charming fishing village that is also Ireland’s larg... ### Belfast *Coordinates: 54.5973, -5.93011* Belfast in the early 20th century had the largest and most productive shipyard in the world, gaining global renown with the launch of the RMS Titanic. Located on the slipways where she was built is a stunning new museum, opened in time for the 100th anniversary of Titanic’s only voyage and tragic demise. Today the city and riverfront are undergoing a 21st century transformation, but many exuberant... ### Fowey, Uk Fowey is a small town, civil parish and cargo port at the mouth of the River Fowey in south Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. ### Portsmouth, UK *Coordinates: 50.8106, -1.091* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230929 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230929 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2230929.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2230929/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/azamara/azamara-journey/other/65372.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:31:46 UTC