Small city, big welcome

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1 Small city, big welcome

2 Cobh Cruise Terminal

3 Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable Cork Cork plays host too many cruise liners which berth at Cobh Cruise terminal Ireland s only dedicated cruise terminal. The range of first class port facilities offered by the Port of Cork ensures alongside accommodation for some of the largest cruise ships. Cruise passengers disembark onto the quayside where Cobh Heritage Centre is located. From there the train station is situated adjacent to the quayside providing cruise passengers with direct access to Cork City where they can sample Cork s unique and diverse culture. The quaint town of Cobh, steeped in maritime history is within walking distance of Cobh Cruise Terminal. Cobh offers a great variety of local shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, as well as some interesting visitor attractions. This waterfront town is both picturesque and charming with a warm welcoming vibe. Cork County with its lush landscape has a great deal to offer and is an ideal place to visit for anyone with a love of culture, stunning coastlines, colourful towns and villages, warm people and exciting activities. Without doubt a cruise call to the Port of Cork provides the passenger with the ultimate cruise experience and once experienced a return visit is inevitable.

4 Potential Shore Excursions Stunning coastline Incredible scenery Warm and friendly Culturally curious Cork City Ireland s second city is first in every respect at least according to the locals, who cheerfully refer to it as the real capital of Ireland. It s a liberal, youthful and cosmopolitan place with spruced-up streets, shopping and ample eateries. Kinsale Visitors to Kinsale The Gourmet Capital of Ireland are captivated by its beautiful harbour setting, narrow winding streets, brightly painted galleries, shops and houses. The impressive fortifications of Charles Fort and James Fort guard the harbour giving clues to its rich history.

5 Blarney Castle This historic castle is most famous for its stone, which has the traditional power of conferring eloquence on all who kiss it. Surrounded by acres of beautiful gardens Blarney Castle & Gardens is truly a wonderful day out for everyone. Jameson Experience Join the whiskey Masters for a tour through the romantic past of Irish whiskey. Learn about the Angels Share, Triple Distillation and above all the smooth taste of Jameson Irish Whiskey. The Old Midleton Distillery is steeped in history and provides both a cultural and educational experience. Cork Harbour - Sailing Enjoy sailing in Cork Harbour, explore the hidden creeks and enjoy the splendid vistas of Cobh town and Cathedral, Spike Island and the Irish naval base at Haulbowline. Sail past Roches Point and the Titanic anchorage spot. Visit the oldest Yacht Club in the world, the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven. Kayaking Try out kayaking in Cork Harbour or on Cork s river Lee by twilight. See the city from beneath the bridges as you paddle past some of Cork s historic buildings.

6 Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable Gardens Experience sculptured gardens with exquisite flowers, trees and scenery. Cork City and County can offer a selection of gardens for all visitors. Walking Whether its city walking or hill walking, Cork has an abundance of routes and walkways. Experience the culture and history of the City on foot or take a hill walk on the stunning coastline of West Cork. Food Corks food offering appeals to a broad range of people from enthusiastic foodies to those who want to see and taste the best of Cork. Markets offering fresh local produce are an abundant feature across Cork and not to be missed. Shopping Promoting Irish Design There is an abundance of shopping outlets available in Cork City and County. The Kilkenny shop is home to Ireland s most loved Irish Designers with a range of fashion, jewellery, crystal, crafts, pottery and more. Ideal gifts and memorabilia for any visitor.

7 Exciting, Historic, Adventurous & Memorable Titanic Experience Cobh Located in the original White Star Line Ticket Office in the center of Cobh (formally Queenstown) the departure point for the final 123 passengers who boarded the Titanic. The visitor experience is an audio visual tour retracing the steps of Titanic passengers and examines how it all went wrong. Fota Wildlife Park Add a touch of the WILD to your Cork visit and experience one of the Ireland s Top Attractions! Make a connection with wildlife during an on-site tour of the park and explore the New Asian Sanctuary home to Sumatran Tigers, Indian Rhino and many other fantastic species. Cork City Gaol The atmosphere at Cork City Gaol suggests you are accompanied by the shuffling feet of inmates, each representing their particular period in Irish history. Original graffiti on cell walls tell the innermost feelings of inmates while audio visual tells the social history and contrasting lifestyles of the 19th century Cork. West Cork - A Place Apart Nature sets the pace in this beautiful corner of Ireland - stretching from south coast Kinsale to two rugged westerly peninsulas reaching into the wild Atlantic Sheep s Head (a winner of Europe s Destination of Excellence Award) and Beara. West Cork locals value the good things in life and it feels warm hearted and kind.

8 Cork s Gateway Wild Atlantic Way Have you ever dreamt of embarking on a journey of discovery, to hidden places and secret worlds where all kinds of enchantments lie in wait? Well now you can, along the wildest, most captivating, coastal touring route in the world Ireland s Wild Atlantic Way! Tucked away in little villages and towns that snuggle into the coastline are delightful cafés and restaurants, where you can indulge in your passion for good food and great wine. Maybe you will hear a few words of Irish spoken along the way in Ireland s Gaeltacht (Irish speaking regions) or reignite your passion for life while surfing on magnificent waves off the coast of Donegal and Sligo. Take time to reflect on times past with a visit to the ruins of a 6th century monastic settlement on the stunning Skellig Michael in Kerry, roam through the romantic beauty of scenic Ards Forest Park in Donegal or watch the weather change from the historic Clare Island Lighthouse in Mayo. Wherever you go along the Wild Atlantic Way, you will encounter moments of magic, moments to treasure and experiences that you will want to return to again and again. So whether it s beach trekking on a Connemara Pony, experiencing Donegal s coastline in a classic car, surfing in Co. Clare, salmon angling in Leitrim or a trip in Ireland s only cable car in Co Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way has many treasures hidden along the Way. Many lie off the beaten track and are therefore generally more suited to independent travellers. Be sure to stop off along the Way in Erris, north Mayo recently voted Best Place to Go Wild in Ireland where the people, scenery, wealth of activities and wild open spaces will steal your heart and mind. Further south in Co Kerry, Dingle has been named Foodie Town of Ireland 2014 with a long list of local produce including everything from smoked fish to chocolates and even cheese and ice creams made using the milk of the rare Kerry Cow. This breath-taking coastal route, over 2500km, along the west coast of Ireland will intrigue and remain in your heart and mind long after you have returned home to the everyday world.

9 Corner Stone of Ireland s Ancient East Irelands Ancient East When you explore Ireland s Ancient East, you wander through 5,000 years of history. In these lush, green lands, tales of feuding dynasties hide behind crumbling Gothic architecture; ghostly tombs predate the pyramids; and knights, kings, monks and Vikings loom large in incredible stories. This is 5,000 years of history. This is Ireland s Ancient East. Your own immersive journey of discovery through 5,000 years of Europe s history. Ireland s Ancient East offers a personal experience of 5,000 years of Europe s history. Your journey of discovery in this relaxing, off the beaten track, lush beautiful landscape, that attracted warring settlers for millennia, will be made illuminating by stories from the best storytellers in the world.

10 Location Length Limitation Min. Depth at Low Water Berth Channel Approach Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth 360m 13.4m 11.2m Cobh Cruise Terminal 360m 10m 11.2m Cork City Quays 152m 8.8m 5.2m Cork Harbour Pilot Station to: Cobh Cruise Terminal -1 hr Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth 1 hr 15 Mins Cork City Quays 1 hr 40 Mins 24 Hr Unrestricted Berthing at Cobh Cruise Terminal and Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth (Cork City Quays Tidal) Port of Cork, Custom House St., Cork, Ireland T12 CY88 T: E: info@portofcork.ie WWW portofcork.ie