Dublin

Smaller ships may come right up the River Liffey into the city center.

Please Note: If your itinerary says that Dublin is a 'Tendered' port then you are probably stopping in Dun Laoghaire, not Dublin port. Check both cruise schedules to make sure.

Taxi to town is around 12.50 Euro. If you cruise line charges for a shuttle (around 10 Euro), taking a taxi might be a better option, if you are traveling in a small group.

It is a one mile walk from the Dublin cruise terminal to the nearest Luas (Tram) stop at The Point. Return fare to Abbey (5 stops /alight adjacent to O'Connell Street) is currently €3.30. Exit Cruise Terminal on Ocean pier onto Alexander Road. Turn left. Continue to end of Road and turn left again. Walking towards the river, the Luas stop is on your right - close to the big wheel. Every 10 minutes.

You can pick up the Hop on Hop off buses on O'Connell Street.

Dublin Airport is conveniently located about 10 km north of Dublin city center.

Dublin is the most used cruise port of Ireland, with Cobh in close second place.

Printable map to take along.

From Ocean Pier 33, walking takes about 30 minutes to town, nearest tram stop 17 minutes or 1.4 km away

From berth 18, The Point tram stop is located only 9 minutes walk (750 meters).

The capital city of Ireland is spread over the broad valley of the River Liffey around Dublin Bay in a great sweep of coast from the rocky brow of Howth in the north to the headland of Dalkey in the south, and sheltered by the Wicklow Hills.

In addition to its imposing public buildings, Dublin is particularly rich in architecture of the 18th century with fine Georgian mansions, wide streets and spacious squares. There are fashionable shopping centers and a range of cultural and sporting entertainments.

There are many public parks in Dublin, the most famous of which is Phoenix Park at the western edge of the city. Originally priory land, it became a royal deer park in the 17th century. It is home to the Irish President and the US ambassador to Ireland. Housed in the west wing of Leinster House, The National Gallery has over 2000 paintings.

The National Museum has a collection of Irish antiquities from the Stone Age to medieval times. The most famous exhibits include the eighth-century Ardagh Chalice and Tara Brooch and the 12th-century Cross of Cong. There is also a room devoted to the Easter Rising and War of Independence.

Hop on and off the open top bus tour around the city. Stops at all of the major tourist spots, and you can hop off and on as often as you like. The bus drivers are very funny too - a great way to get a feel for the layout of Dublin.

Special purchases include hand-woven tweed, hand-crocheted woolens and kinds of cotton, sheepskin goods, gold and silver jewelry, Aran knitwear, linen, pottery, Irish crystal, and basketry. Grafton Street is one of the main shopping streets in Dublin.

No visit would be complete without discovering the birthplace of Dublin's most famous beverages at the Guinness Brewery and Irish Distillery, both of which welcome visitors while the pubs of Dublin are famed the world over. Jameson Whiskey Distillery is home to the Irish Whiskey, 15 minutes away from Temple Bar

The Republic of Ireland is part of the Eurozone, so as in many other European Union countries the currency here is the Euro (symbol: €). Stand Alone Cash machines (ATMs) are widely available in every city and town in the country and credit cards are accepted in 90% of outlets. Fees are not generally charged by Irish ATMs (but beware that your bank may charge a fee).

English is spoken everywhere but Irish (Gaeilge) is the first official language.

Offices: 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Shops: 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, until 8pm on Thursday; Saturday: 9am to 6pm; Sunday: Limited Hours Pubs: 10.30am to 11.30pm, Monday to Thursday. Closing is at 12.30am Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, 12.30 to 11.30pm. Pubs are closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday.