Overview

Expert Reflections by Steve Quinn about Ireland and the British Isles...“As the name Quinn implies, Ireland holds a special place in my heart." Click here to download Ireland Reflections

Discover the rich history, culture, and natural history of Ireland and the British Isles with their quaint villages, sparkling countryside, and little-visited islands. Raise a pint with the locals in lively pubs; investigate centuries-old archaeological ruins; photograph stunning castles and gardens; and shop for regional treasures, such as Waterford Crystal and Belleek Pottery.




Enjoy bird watching in Dartmoor National Park, known for its blanket bogs and upland heath. On Great Saltee Island search for puffins, murres, razorbills, gannets, and more of the 47 bird species known to inhabit the island. From Sneem to Caherciveen view some of the world’s finest scenery from an idyllic lake and mountain panoramas to grand seascapes. At dawn, thousands of birds greet you at the remote and precipitous Skellig Rocks.

Explore the Blasket Islands, an archipelago populated by numerous seabirds and seals. Join naturalists on deck as you cruise by the seabird-studded Cliffs of Moher and the dramatic scenery along North Antrim Coast. Travel overland to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Giant’s Causeway, a geological masterpiece with some 40,000 hexagonal columns descending like a staircase into the sea.

From the Ring of Kerry, including Killarney National Park, Kenmare, and Moll’s Gap, and kissing the famed Blarney Stone to a Scottish whisky distillery tour (and tasting) on Islay, this voyage engages the senses and offers something to suit every traveler’s tastes.