The British Isles by Sea: Ireland, Scotland and England
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Overview
Highlights
- Learn about the canals and historical architecture of Amsterdam.
- Thrill in the remarkable landform of Northern Ireland's Giant’s Causeway — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Explore the Castle of Mey, the northernmost castle on the UK mainland and long time residence of the Queen Mother.
What's this trip about?
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Trip includes
- 15 nights of accommodations
- 3 expert-led lectures
- 13 expert-led field trips
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Itinerary
In Flight
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Doubletree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station
Morning: Arrive in Amsterdam and transfer to the program hotel.
Afternoon: Before dinner, we will gather in our private meeting room where the group leader will greet you...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Morning: Explore the rich history of this European capital during a field trip led by a local expert. While our local expert talks about the history, take in sites ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship. The expansive offerings include a variety of hot and cold dishes for every taste.
Morning: We gather for a lecture by our Study Leader Celtic/Scottish history....
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Activity note: The morning field trip to Edinburgh entails walking approximately 500 meters on uneven and cobblestone terrain
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard
Morning: Enjoy a half...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard
Morning: We disembark the ship and board a motorcoach to the parish of Cawdor for an exploration of Cawdor Castle. Set amid gardens in the parish of Cawdo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Situated on the north coast of Scotland, Scrabster provides access to Scotland's rugged and spectacular Highlands. Look for Viking heritage in Highlan...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Join your study leader for an educational presentation.
Lunch: Aboard ship.
Afternoon: At leisure.
Dinner: Aboard ship.
Evening: Enjoy the ship's variety of activities on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Visit historic Trinity College in the company of current undergraduates. Trinity College builds on its four-hundred year old tradition of scholarship ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: The Beatles and more: Discover Beatles Liverpool and some of the places associated with John, Paul, George and Ringo as they grew up, met and formed t...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Activity note: NOTE the currency here is the Pound Sterling.
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Today will take you on a journey to Northern Ireland’s most famous landmark and on...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Located in the heart of Pembrokeshire, Wales, Milford Haven has been welcoming ships in it's deep, natural harbor since the Middle Ages. From Milford ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: Just 28 miles off the southwest tip of Britain lies the small, beautiful archipelago of the Isles of Scilly. Its components include St Mary's, St Agne...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: The Isle of Portland is a limestone island in the English Channel located in the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. It is connected ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Activity note: This is a tender port. The ship will anchor as close to port as possible and you will be transported to the port on smaller boats.
Breakfast: Breakfast onboard
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Prinsendam
Breakfast: Aboard ship.
Morning: This morning is free to enjoy as you wish.
Lunch: Aboard ship.
Afternoon: Afternoon program wrap up with your group leader
Dinner: Farewell dinner aboard ship.
Evening: Enjoy the ship's variety of activities on board.
Meals: Breakfast
Activity note: Please see the "Travel Details/Transportation" section for information about transfers.
Breakfast: Aboard ship. Ship is scheduled to arrive in Amsterdam at 7:00AM.
Morning: Transfer to the Amsterdam airport for flig...
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Explore seldom-visited destinations larger ships can’t reach. With a capacity of just 835 guests, ms Prinsendam is intimate, yet comfortably spacious. Now, freshly refurbished, from the Lido Market and Java Café to her Explorer's Lounge, Spa and Salon, our "Elegant Explorer" shines brighter than ever. A special signature sculpture dominates the three-story atrium featuring etched fish, turtles and dolphins climbing a stunning cylinder of Bolle glass and lit with state-of-the-art fiber optics. Other works of art include a remarkable abstract marble sculpture of a Viking ship by contemporary Norwegian artist Nicholas Widerberg, a series of paintings by impressionist painter Neil Pinkett, and an outstanding collection of Roman Amphorae from 50 - 150 AD. Prinsendam, or "Princes" ship, is truly a classic ship worthy of her name. Treat yourself to a Grand Voyage aboard the very special Prinsendam and circumnavigate South America, or sail the Mediterranean, visiting iconic cities throughout Europe and the Black Sea, or indulge in the tranquility of the Caribbean.
Ship's Registry: The Netherlands Passenger capacity: 835 Crew members: 470 Gross Tonnage: 37,983 grt. Length: 669 feet Beam: 106 feet Maximum speed: 22 knots Dedicated: June, 2002, by Rose Abello, Eva Andresen and Linda Ehlenberger, representing all of the employees of Holland America Line.
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