About the Port
Dun Laoghaire's Victorian harbor sits a short distance from Dublin, the capital city that grew up along the banks of the River Liffey. Its name descends from an old tidal pool once formed where the River Poddle met the Liffey. Georgian squares, red-brick terraces, and centuries of layered history define a compact, walkable center, anchored by Dublin Castle, first built in the 13th century, and landmarks like the Mansion House and the General Post Office, long a focal point of civic life.
Beyond the city, the Irish countryside unfolds toward County Cork, home to the centuries-old Blarney Castle and its famed stone, a popular day trip for those extending their stay. Traditional pubs, literary history, and easy rail links to the coast make Dublin a rewarding base for exploring both the capital and the wider region beyond its harbor pier.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Dublin .
Explore Dublin Castle
Wander the 13th-century castle complex built over the old Viking settlement, with state apartments and medieval undercroft to explore in about an hour.
Walk Trinity College & Temple Bar
Stroll the cobbled Trinity campus, home to the Book of Kells, then cross into Temple Bar's lively lanes for a pint and traditional music.
Day Trip to Blarney Castle
Journey beyond Dublin to the 600-year-old castle and kiss the legendary Blarney Stone for the fabled 'gift of the gab'; allow a half-day round trip.
Cruise Lines That Call Here
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Cruises That Visit Dublin
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | Swan Hellenic | SH Diana | 11 | $7,450 | |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,788 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jasper | 33 | $30,985 | |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Gem | 29 | $33,670 | |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Swan Hellenic | SH Diana | 10 | $3,600 | |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Scenic Cruises | Scenic Jade | 33 | $29,455 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 25 | $9,149 | |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 11 | $4,399 | |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Atlas Ocean Voyages | World Voyager | 10 | $7,197 | |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 7 | $1,519 | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $3,917 | |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,759 | |
| Apr 9, 2027 | Oceania | Oceania Insignia | 37 | $12,649 | |
| Apr 15, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $4,097 | |
| Apr 17, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Endeavour | 26 | $22,400 | |
| Apr 19, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 12 | $1,939 | |
| Apr 23, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 16 | $13,920 | |
| Apr 23, 2027 | Silversea | Silver Wind | 27 | $21,100 | |
| Apr 27, 2027 | Princess | Majestic Princess | 16 | $3,997 | |
| Apr 30, 2027 | Princess | Regal Princess | 64 | $9,601 |
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