Cobh Panoramic Sightseeing Shore Tour

Tour Highlights

Tour Itinerary in brief

Your luxury Mini-Bus tour departs from your ship in Cobh, first enjoying some stunning harbour scenery as we climb the steep hills of Cobh learning of Cobh's extraordinary Maritime & Military History, Mass Emigration and The Great Famine.

Take a photo op at the "Black Railings" where you will get elevated harbour views overlooking the victorian chimney pots and your own ship.

Our first stop and visit is the Magnificent Cobh Cathedral which sits in a commanding position overlooking the harbour town of Cobh. Your guide will give you a fascinating insight into this architectural gem and give you free time to enjoy the Cathedral.

From this lofty view point your guide will also enthrall you with the fascniating history of Spike Island and "The Pier of Tears".

On route to our next stop, you will be regaled by the truly amazing life story of Jack Doyle, "The Gorgeous Gael", see his dedicated mural and pass by where he once lived.

Our second visit is at the ruins of Cove Fort which was built as a coastal defence fortification in 1743 and is now home to the tranquil Titanic Memorial Garden.

Here you will learn all about the 4 defensive forts protecting Cork Harbour while discovering Cobh's amazing connection with RMS Titanic and the 123 passengers who boarded at Cobh on this ill fated ship on her maiden voyage at her very last port of call ever.

Check out the Glass Memorial Wall for the names of the 123 passengers who boarded this doomed vessel from "The Pier of Tears" and find out who survived.

From here you will have a line-of-sight to all 4 Forts in the harbour while gazing solemnly to the very last anchorage point of the ill fated Titanic.

The next leg of our journey takes us through rolling Irish Countryside via the unspoiled Cuskinny Marsh Nature Reserve, famous for its extraordinary Dawn Chorus.

Situated on private lands while managed by Bird Watch Ireland Cuskinny has an array of habitats from shoreline to lagoon and grassland to woodland.

Our final visit is The Old Church Cemetary which is resting place for the tragic victims of the sinking of Lusitania.

Topedoed by a German U-Boat, she sank in just 18 minutes, killing 1,198 passengers and crew. The majority of victims and survivors alike ended up in Cobh of which 169 were buried in 3 mass graves here at The Old Church cemetary.

The sinking contributed to the American entry into World War I.

Wandering around this ancient burial site is an amazing and enriching experience not to be missed.

Your tour will end back at your ship with plenty of time to explore the charming harbour town of Cobh.