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Le Lyrial, 9 Night The Hebrides archipelago, a journey deep into the heart of the wilderness ex Dublin, Ireland to Glasgow, Scotland
Cruise Le Lyrial, 9 Night The Hebrides archipelago, a journey deep into the heart of the wilderness ex Dublin, Ireland to Glasgow, Scotland
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Lyrial
Destination EU British Isles
Brief Description 9 Night Cruise sailing from Dublin, Ireland onboard Le Lyrial
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 16 May 2025
Cruise Description PONANT invites you on a 10-day cruise aboard Le Lyrial for an extraordinary journey featuring the archaeological sites and sumptuous scenery of northern Scotland, on the edge of the Highlands, in the heart of the dreamlike and mysterious Hebrides archipelago.

From Dublin, the Irish capital brimming with convivial atmosphere and authentic charm, your ship will then take you to the Isle of Man, located between the United Kingdom and Ireland, with a clear Celtic and Viking heritage. The capital Douglas is an authentic postcard from United Kingdom of yesteryear with a Victorian atmosphere.

Then you will call in Portrush, where you can visit the Giant's Causeway. This massive geological formation is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and features over 40,000 basalt columns.

You will then reach Rathlin Island, a small and austere territory in County Antrim, whose sheer cliffs are home to Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. Near the surprising upside-down lighthouse, located on the west of the island, you will be able to visit the RSPB seabird centre.

Then you will set sail towards the Hebrides archipelago. Located to the west of Scotland, it has around 150 islands and will reveal its diversity.

You will make a stop on Iona, the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, home to an impressive abbey, and probably where the Book of Kells was produced. Then, you will enjoy sailing along Staffa Island and its impressive basalt columns and will reach the volcanic territory of Lunga, in the Treshnish Isles. The small island is a protected area for seabirds and home to colonies of puffins and guillemots among others. You will continue your exploration of the Inner Hebrides on the Isle of Skye. With their granite hills and heather moorlands, the landscapes of Loch Scavaig are among the wildest in the Highlands and will be an opportunity for an unforgettable walk at Loch Coruisk. Canna, a charming islet inhabited by twenty or so souls and nicknamed “the garden of the Hebrides”, will unveil itself, with its Christian, Celtic, Nordic and Scottish vestiges, in a natural setting of great beauty, a sanctuary for rich marine birdlife.

You will continue to the Outer Hebrides and you will discover Callanish on the Isle of Lewis. This port of call will take you back in time to between 2900 and 2600 BC, the period during which the island’s megalithic site would have been created… Before the circle of standing stones, aligned with the cardinal points, the mystery remains entire, the emotion is palpable.

Your ship will then cruise towards Ullapool on the shore of Loch Broom in the western Highlands. This former herring fishing port boasts a picturesque atmosphere made up of white cottages and colourful fishermen's boats

From the small port of Lochmaddy, the island of North Uist can be explored via its prehistoric sites and the large diversity of landscapes that exist in the Balranald Nature Reserve, between vast sandy beaches, rocky foreshore, wild marshes and sculpted dunes.

Then Le Lyrial will set sail towards Rothesay, an elegant Victorian seaside resort on the Isle of Bute. Constructed around its 13th-century castle, the small town brims with charm, with its fine dwellings in the extravagant Georgian architectural style, and its sumptuous wild and landscaped gardens.

Finally, you will reach Glasgow, your disembarkation port.
Sailing Dates
16 May 2025
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $21,100 AU $10,880 ‐ ‐
PR4 AU $22,240 AU $11,450 ‐ ‐
PR5 AU $22,920 AU $11,790 ‐ ‐
PS5 AU $34,750 AU $17,710 AU $9,190 ‐
PV AU $35,890 AU $18,280 AU $9,470 ‐
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
16 May 2025 Dublin, Ireland 6:00 PM
17 May 2025 Douglas, Isle of Man England
18 May 2025 Portrush, Ireland
18 May 2025 Rathlin Island, Ireland
19 May 2025 Iona, Scotland
19 May 2025 Lunga, United Kingdom
20 May 2025 Loch Scavaig, Scotland
20 May 2025 Canna, Scotland
21 May 2025 Isle of Lewis, Scotland
22 May 2025 Ullapool, Scotland
23 May 2025 Lochmaddy, Scotland
24 May 2025 Isle of Bute, Scotland
25 May 2025 Glasgow, Scotland
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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