British Isles & Early Church History Cruise

Meet up with us onboard the ship.

Enjoy fun seminars with John and Hank.

This tour begins with a scenic drive through the Irish countryside on our way to Kinsale Village. We stop along the way for photos at Charlesfort. Then we enjoy some time strolling through the picturesque streets of Kinsale. We head to Cork City where we will enjoy the sights from our coach. We continue to the village of Blarney. We visit the famous Blarney Castle. Those who wish can kiss the famous Blarney Stone or just take in the scenery from atop the ramparts. We will have time to walk around the grounds or shop at the Blarney Woolen Mills. Our tour ends with another opportunity to enjoy the Irish countryside as we return to the port of Cobh. Price: TBD

Today we focus on early church history in Great Britain. We come away with a greater understanding of how the church developed in this area as we learn about the Liverpool and Preston areas. We make a short photo stop at the Preston Temple and see the footbridge over the River Ribble (where the first baptisms in England were performed). Full tour description and price will be listed here once available.

Today we board our bus for a tour of the city of Belfast. We see sites such as Stormont, City Hall, Queens University, The Falls, Shankill Road with the peace wall and the renowned Belfast Murals. Our guide will share the turbulent and amazing history of Belfast, before releasing us for some free time for shopping or eating. Next we head to the Titanic Centre. This incredible museum brings the story of the Titanic to life. In the self-guided Titanic Experience you will uncover the sights, sounds, smells and stories of the ship, as well as the people and the city that made her. You learn about those who sailed on the Titanic on that fateful day. Following this experience, we return to our own ship. Price: TBD

We depart from Greenock and head into the countryside. Our 1.5 hour ride takes us to the village where Scotland's Bard Robert Burns lived. We enjoy The Burns National Heritage Park which includes a tour or the cottage where he lived. We walk upon the famous Brig O' Doon which spans the beautiful River Doon. We visit the Culzean Castle which houses the famous Oval Staircase and Eisenhower Suite. The Culzean Castle is the most visited property of the National Trust of Scotland. The full tour description and price will be listed here once available.

Enjoy a group devotional and seminars with John and Hank.

The Orkney Islands are home to some of the oldest and best-preserved Neolithic sites in Europe. You can see the Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar or the St. Magnus Cathedral in the heart of Kirkwall. The full tour description and price will be listed here once available.

Today we will have a chance to catch a glimpse of the famous Loch Ness Monster! We begin our tour with a scenic drive from the dock inland to Loch Ness. We stop briefly in the Highland village of Beauly. We will see the Urquhart Castle ruins from our boat as we sail on the Loch Ness. We enjoy time on our own in the city of Inverness, before visiting the Culloden Battlefield, the site of the last Jacobite battle in the 1745-1746 rebellion. We then head back to our ship. Price: TBD

Edinburgh, the "Athens of the North," is filled with rich history and interesting architecture. We start with a stroll up Calton Hill as we gain an overview of the city. We will explore the imposing Edinburgh Catle with its Crown Jewels, Stone of Scone, prisons, war memorial, State Rooms and King James Bible beginnings. We spend time on the Royal Mile. As we see Edinburgh, we learn how the Scottish Reformation was different from the English version and see how key players like John Knox, George Wishart, and Patrick Hamilton made their contribution. We also follow the challenges of our 1840 missionaries. We relive Orson Pratt’s Scottish mission and learn of the first Scottish missionary efforts of Alexander Wright and Samuel Mulliner. We discover why this is the birthplace of the Articles of Faith. The full tour description we offer and its price will be listed here once available.

Take part in our seminars at sea and enjoy yourself aboard the Regal Princess.

There are so many choices to explore today. Paris is just a short distance away and offers amazing shopping, the Louvre and much more. You may prefer to visit the beaches of Normandy and pay respect to those who fought there. If you want to stay closer to the ship, Le Havre offers shopping and a beautiful cathedral. The full tour description we offer and its price will be listed here once available.

Disembark and make your own way to the airport for your flight home.