BY TIM HEDGLEY, GROUP TRAVEL EDITOR
Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or setting sail for the first time, your ITAA travel agent is here to help you choose the perfect cruise. With so many options available, the right cruise will depend on your budget, travel dates, destinations of interest, and preferred onboard and onshore experiences.
The best known type of cruise, ocean voyages offer a classic cruise experience aboard large ships with extensive itineraries, entertainment, dining, and facilities. Perfect for families, couples, solo travellers, and groups alike, ocean cruises visit a wide range of destinations across the globe and cater to every kind of traveller.
For a more intimate and relaxed experience river cruising is an excellent choice. You’ll sail along scenic waterways and explore historic towns and charming cities along the way. Popular routes include the captivating Danube, the timeless Nile or the magical Mekong or the newest option the picturesque Douro.
For the more adventurous, expedition cruises venture to some of the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring locations. From the icy wonders of Antarctica and the Arctic to the untamed landscapes of Alaska, the Amazon, and the Galápagos Islands, these cruises combine exploration with expert-led discovery.
No matter your travel style, your ITAA travel agent will match you with the cruise that best suits your interests, ensuring a memorable and stress-free experience from the moment you book. www.itaa.ie/travel-offers/cruise.
West Mediterranean Multi-Generational Cruise for €1,195 per person
Tour America
7 nights onboard the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas as it travels through the West Mediterranean from €1,195 per person based on four adults and two kids. All food and entertainment onboard is included and the itinerary includes Barcelona, Palma De Mallorca, Provence(Marseille), Florence/Pisa(La Spezia), Rome (Civitavecchia), Naples, and back to Barcelona.
Travel dates: 31/05/2026 – 6/07/2026
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/7-night-west-mediterranean-multi-generational-cruise-fr-e1195pp/
Fly, Cruise & Stay Mediterranean Cruise with Virgin Voyages from €1,299 per person sharing
ClickandGo.com
Stay onboard the Virgin Voyages Cruise Liner with options of Scarlet Lady or Balcony for seven nights with prices starting from €1,299, with return flights from Dublin, a checked in bag and two nights Lisbon hotel stay pre-cruise included. Itinerary comprises of Lisbon, Porto, La Coruna and Portsmouth.
Travel dates: 20/07/2025 – 20/07/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/fly-cruise-stay-mediterranean-cruise-with-virgin-voyages-from-e1299pp/
Cruise through the Caribbean on Celebrity Beyond from €1,859 per person sharing
Frosch Ireland
Sail onboard the Celebrity Beyond for seven nights as it cruises through the Caribbean with stops in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and the Bahamas for €1,859 per person based on two people sharing. Flights from Dublin included.
Travel dates: 28/09/2025 – 4/10/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/st-maarten-st-thomas-bahamas-from-e1859pp/
Discover the amazing River Douro on a river cruise €2,195 per person
Travel Escapes
Embark on a 7 day adventure along the stunning Douro River, soaking in the vibrancy of Portugal’s Porto, learn the Flamenco in Salamanca and enjoy the flavours of the Spanish town of Quintas. Based on two sharing onboard the Travelmarvel Estrela river cruiser there is are seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners, return flights from Dublin, flamenco show and sightseeing tours all included.
Travel dates: 7/08/2025 – 14/08/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/douro-discover/
European Gems River Cruise from €2,995 per person
Barter’s Travelnet
Spend fourteen nights on a river cruise that embarks from Budapest. Flights, return airport transfers, full board, drinks with lunch & dinner, daily sightseeing excursions and onboard gratuities. This cruise travels through Vienna, Melk-Dünstein, Aschach, Regensburg, Nuremberg, Bamberg, Würzburg, Miltenberg, Rhine Gorge, Cologne and ends in Amsterdam.
Travel dates: 10/11/2025 – 25/11/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/european-gems-river-cruise-travelmarvel-capella/
5* Cruise Oceania Sirena Special Offer price from €3,215 per person sharing
Travalue.ie, Navan Travel
Enjoy one night’s pre cruise stay in the 5* Dom Pedro Lisboa followed by a 14-night cruise on board Oceania Sirena in an interior state room with all meals, complimentary internet package, complimentary gratuities, complimentary house beverage package and complimentary shipboard credit.
Itinerary Lisbon and Portimao, Portugal; Casablanca, Morocco; Seville and Cadiz, Spain; Tangier, Morocco; Almeria, Spain, At Sea Barcelona, Spain, Provence (Marseille), France Florence/Pisa/Tuscany (Livorno), Italy and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Price from: €3215 per person based on 2 sharing. Price includes: Return flights from Dublin, check in luggage, all transfers. 14 night 5* cruise.
**Special Offer includes 40% OFF this voyage
Travel dates: 3/10/2025 – 18/10/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/5-cruise-oceania-sirena/
Ultra-Luxury Silversea Greek Isles & Turkey Cruise from €3,300 per person sharing
John Galligan Travel
Travel in ultimate style and luxury while visiting some of the most stunning places in the world. Explore Monemvasia, Katakolon, Crete, Santorini, Bodrum and Patmos. Experience the magical Silversea style as you enjoy fine dining, premium beverages, a selection of shore excursions in each port, all included in the price. So too are gratuities for the hard working staff. Departures every Tuesday throughout June, July, August & September.
Travel dates: 1/06/2025 – 30/09/2025
For more information: https://itaa.ie/offers/ultra-luxury-silversea-greek-isles-turkey-cruise-from-e3300/
