Celtic Cross

Celtic Lands Cruise | May 18 - 27, 2023

Experience Northern France’s storied coastlines and the rich traditions of Ireland and the British Isles with Alumni and friends during this unforgettable voyage. Cruise across the English Channel and to the Celtic and Irish seas from May 18 – 27, 2023. Traverse the soul-stirring lands and seas of the Celts and discover their bold legacy—enshrined in Iron‑Age duns, brochs, and menhirs, and recalled in picturesque towns where poetry and songs date to the Bronze Age and Gaelic is widely spoken.

In remembrance of D-Day, visit the solemn shores of Normandy accompanied by David Eisenhower, grandson of General and President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Allen Packwood OBE—an expert on British Prime Minister Winston Churchill—and Professor Eisenhower will join us for a portion of the cruise and share their exclusive insights on two of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Enjoy the luxuries of the five‑star, small ship Le Bellot—featuring only 92 suites and staterooms, each with a private balcony. Call at ports inaccessible to larger vessels and visit the historical territories, villages, islands, and breathtaking landscapes entwined with the treasures of Celtic heritage

Stroll amid the rare subtropical flora at the exquisite Tresco Abbey Garden, the jewel of England’s Isles of Scilly. See treasures of Celtic heritage in Dublin, Ireland, and follow in the footsteps of medieval and modern-day princes in North Wales. Discover Scotland’s seldom‑visited Inner Hebridean Islands and admire the austere landscapes of the United Kingdom, before concluding in Glasgow.