Escape the gloom of Northern England’s dark nights on this rare winter cruise to fascinating ports.
ArtsClub theme of Comedy.
| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2008 | |||
| Mon 10 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Liverpool |
| Fri 14 | 10:00 | 18:00 | Almeria |
| Sun 16 | 08:00 | 18:00 | Cagliari, Sardinia |
| Mon 17 | 08:00 | 18:00 | La Goulette (for Tunis) |
| Thu 20 | 08:00 | 23:00 | Souda Bay |
| Fri 21 | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| Sat 22 | 07:00 | 23:00 | Piraeus (for Athens) |
| Mon 24 | 08:00 | 15:00 | Valletta |
| Thu 27 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Gibraltar |
| Sun 30 | 13:00 | 22:00 | Dublin |
| December 2008 | |||
| Mon 01 | 07:30 | 17:00 | Liverpool |
| Grade | Cabin | Brochure Price | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| JS | Junior Suite | £5,740 | £2,350 |
| A | Superior Outside | £4,890 | £2,010 |
| B | Family Outside | £4,515 | £1,860 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | £4,515 | £1,860 |
| C | Outside | £4,260 | £1,758 |
| D | Outside | £4,145 | £1,712 |
| E | Outside | £4,035 | £1,668 |
| F | Outside | £3,595 | £1,492 |
| G | Outside Two Berth | £2,850 | £1,194 |
| H | Inside | £3,420 | £1,422 |
| I | Inside | £3,220 | £1,342 |
| J | Inside | £2,850 | £1,194 |
| K | Outside Single | £4,980 | £2,046 |
| L | Inside Single | £4,410 | £1,818 |
| M | Inside Single | £4,235 | £1,748 |
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Our tour begins with a transfer to the River Liffey upon which Dublin was built. Here we shall board our boat for a gentle and relaxing cruise along the river, whilst listening to the Story of Dublin;
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Our tour begins heading south from Dublin to the picturesque Wicklow Mountains, where Powerscourt Gardens are situated. The 14,000-acre estate, owned by the Slazenger family, is situated on the River Dargle.
DUBLIN, IRELAND
This tour of North County Dublin takes us to the coastal towns of Malahide & Howth.Departing from our ship, we travel first via Fairview and the northern suburb of Coolock before arriving at the demesne of Malahide Castle, home of the Talbot family.
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA
Driving in a south westerly direction from Cagliari, our coach will pass St Gill’s Lagoon – where, if we are lucky, we may see pink flamingos. Our route continues amongst olive groves and we will spot, in the distance, one of the biggest refineries in the Mediterranean, belonging to the township of Sarroch.
TUNIS, TUNISIA
We will depart from the port to Carthage, where we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the western Mediterranean. Nowadays Carthage is a residential district of Tunis and not much is left of the city that was founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC.
TUNIS, TUNISIA
Our tour begins with a short drive from the port to Medina, the old town in Tunis –an intricate mix of alleys and covered passages, full of powerful scents and colours, and energetic trade.
TUNIS, TUNISIA
On our drive from our ship to Dougga, we will stop en route at the small town of Tatour. This town was founded by Moors, but has been influenced by Andalucians, which can be seen in the architecture – in particular the Mosque.
TUNIS, TUNISIA
We will depart from the port to Carthage, where we will find the Punic and Roman remains of an ancient city that was one of the most powerful in the Western Mediterranean.
ALMERIA, SPAIN
We will make our departure fRom Almeria, heading towards the National Park of Cabo de Gata, the major ecological attraction in Almeria.
ALMERIA, SPAIN
The eastern part of the province of Almería is very similar to the north of Africa. We depart the pier, in the direction of Tabernas, admiring beautiful scenery and discovering the area where the movie Lawrence of Arabia was filmed.
VALLETTA, MALTA
Travelling to the southern part of the island, our first visit is to Qrendi, where we find the Hagar Qim Temples, likened to Stonehenge and originally built about 2700 BC. The site of these temples – high above the sea – was chosen well.
VALLETTA, MALTA
To embark the boat for this excursion we will travel to Silema. Onboard we will witness Malta’s living past from the water as we ply around the two natural harbours on either side of Valletta – Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour.
VALLETTA, MALTA
Our coach will depart from the harbour and will make our way to Mosta (meaning centre), which refers to its very location at the heart of the island. Here we will stop to see the famous dome, considered to be the third largest in Europe.
CAGLIARI, SARDINIA
As we leave our ship we will enjoy a scenic tour of Cagliari. Travelling along the main streets of the town, we reach the Basilica of Bonaria, which stands against the old church in Aragonese-Gothic style; from here we can admire a complete view over the Gulf of Cagliari.
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Dublin is the capital of the Irish Republic and Ireland’s principal port. Dublin Bay, with its great sweep of coast from the rocky brow of Howth in the north to the headland of Dalkey in the south, is a fitting introduction to one of Europe’s finest capitals.
DUBLIN, IRELAND
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city steeped in history and youthful energy. Medieveal, Georgian and Modern architecture provide a backdrop to a friendly bustling port, where the cosmopolitan and charming converge in the delightful diversity that is Dublin.
SANTORINI, GREECE
This tour starts from the ship’s landing stage, from where tenders will transfer us to Athenios port (approximately 15 minutes). We then proceed by coach to enjoy a scenic ascent via the colourful rocky sides of the Caldera (Crater), affording a spectacular panorama of the island.
SANTORINI, GREECE
This tour starts from the ship’s landing stage, from where local caiques (boats) will transfer us to Athenios port (approximately 15 minutes). We then proceed by coach in a southerly direction until we reach the Akrotiri excavation site.
PIRAEUS, GREECE
From the port of Piraeus we follow the western coastline of Attica, along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, where a short stop is made to view the construction of this unique four-mile (six kilometre) long canal.
PIRAEUS, GREECE
Departing from Piraeus by coach we will follow the new coastal road to Sounion, passing beautiful beaches and attractive coves, and enjoying magnificent views over the Saronic Gulf.
PIRAEUS, GREECE
From the port of Piraeus we pass the charming yacht harbour of Zea, with visible foundations from the 5th century. Next is the attractive Mikrolimanon’s waterfront lined with inviting al fresco fish restaurants. It is a short drive into cosmopolitan Athens.
GIBRALTAR
From the quayside we take a short coach transfer to the Marina Bay, to join our boat. Onboard we commence a pleasant voyage within the calm waters of the Bay of Gibraltar. The craft glides effortlessly across the bay.
GIBRALTAR
The rock of Gibraltar, overlooking the entrance to the Mediterranean and nearly 425 metres (1,400 feet) above sea level, is reputed to be one of the legendary Pillars of Hercules. With its policemen, pillar-boxes and pubs, the Rock is still staunchly British.
MALAGA, SPAIN
Upon arrival in Granada we will proceed to the world-famous fortified Alhambra Palace, sometimes also referred to as the ‘Red Palace’ because of its construction from red stone. The Arabian Palace, the heart of Alhambra, is composed of three enclosures:
VALLETTA, MALTA
We leave the quayside by coach for a panoramic drive around the bastions of Valletta that house most of Malta’s rich heritage of history, art, archaeology, architecture and culture. We will also pass by Fort St Elmo, the historic fort at the tip of the Valletta peninsula.
VALETTA, MALTA
We travel onto Marsaxlokk, one of Malta’s largest fishing villages. Where we shall have some free time to explore this picturesque village, before we rejoin our coach to drive through some typical tiny Maltese villages, on our way to the Blue Grotto at Wied iz-Zurrieq.
Black Prince's classic cruising formula continues to earn her a growing following of both regular and new admirers. Described as 'a little ship with a big heart and soul', she has the ability to slip into small harbours so often overlooked by larger ships, and combines a fun approach to cruising, whilst upholding the traditions of a bygone, more refined era.
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