Ireland and Northern Ireland | May 21 - 30, 2024

Travel with alumni and friends from May 21 to 30, 2024 on an enriching, eight-night cruise that circumnavigates the Emerald Isle. Enjoy ports of call in Ireland and Northern Ireland. From windswept coastal beauty to authentic culture and irresistible cuisine, you’ll be captivated by the magic of Ireland!


Revel in a carefree voyage defined by luxurious comfort, sophisticated style, and top-notch service aboard the deluxe EXPLORIS ONE, specially designed to transport you into smaller ports. Along the Wild Atlantic Way, gaze over the starkly splendid Aran Island of Inishmore and soak up Dingle Peninsula’s spectacular scenery. Encounter two arresting landmarks, Skellig Michael and Giant’s Causeway, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, and explore Belfast’s mural-lined streets on a compelling tour about “The Troubles.”

Throughout your cruise, take your pick of included excursions featuring historic houses and acclaimed gardens, celebrated sites like the Cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle, and local specialties such as whiskey and mead.

The Columbia Alumni Association’s (CAA) mission is to cultivate a global community of Columbia alums, students, faculty, and staff to explore interests, exchange ideas, and take actions that enrich one another, the University, and the world. The CAA Travel Study Program is one of the benefits offered to Columbia alumni and is an opportunity to continue one’s Columbia education through new intellectual, cultural, and geographical horizons.

Bookend your cruise with optional extensions that reveal the cosmopolitan flair of Dublin and the countryside charms of County Kilkenny. Please contact the Alumni Travel Study Program at 866-325-8664 or [email protected] for more details and to book now while choice accommodations are available.