2024 - 2025
Performance Schedule
February 2024
Saturday, February 10, 2024
Winter Haven, FL
Monday, February 12, 2024
Hobe Sound, FL - Andy Cooney Irish Celebration
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The Savannah Theater, The Villages, FL - Andy Cooney Irish Celebration
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Delray Beach, FL
March 2024
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Hernando, FL
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
North Port, FL
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Tampa, FL
January 6 - January 13
Miami, FL - Cartagena, Columbia, Panama Canal, Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Kick off to our 2024 World Cruise! Yes, the Panama Canal is a true wonder... But beyond the locks, there’s even more to see. Walk among the ruins of Casco Viejo, the original site of Panama City, a UNESCO site. Visit the architectural marvel known as the BioMuseo. Part art, part science, this museum is acclaimed as Panama’s newest icon. Enjoy traditional native music, song and dance at Embera village. See wildlife in their natural habitat as you cruise through Gatun Lake.
Regent Seven Seas Mariner
January 2024
March 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Spring Lake, NJ
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Firehouse Theatre, Johnson City, NY
Sunday, March 9, 2025
Firehouse Theatre, Johnson City, NY
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Gainesville, GA
Friday, March 14, 2025
Hoschton, GA
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Summerville/Charleston, SC
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Charlotte, NC
January 2025
Saturday, January 4, 2025
North Fort Myers, FL
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Lake Placid, FL
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Bradenton, FL
May 2024
August 2024
May 11 - May 21
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Kings Wharf, Bermuda - Cobh, Ireland
This destination owes its name to the sea captain from Spain, Juan de Bermudez, who first discovered it in the early 1500s. Bermuda was later included in the Virginia Company charter, and English colonists made the watery passage to its pink-sand shores. Over the following years, Bermuda’s population swelled with an influx of new ethnicities ranging from Native American and African to Irish and Scottish. Today, the island thrives on a healthy tourism economy and continues to be a cultural melting pot.
Holland American Zuiderdam
August 1 - August 13
Akureyri, Iceland - Eidfjord, Norway - Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Holland - Cobh, Ireland - Dublin, Ireland - Belfast, Ireland - Djupivogur, Iceland - Reykjavik, Iceland
The largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is an intriguing mix of the old and the new. The city's lineage is ancient - Count Willem III granted city rights to the sleepy fishing village on the Rotte in 1328, yet much of the city dates from the six decades following the end of World War II. An important industrial center and a major European port, Rotterdam was among the first targets of the Nazi blitzkrieg against the West. On May 14, 1940, the German Luftwaffe firebombed the city, Rotterdam was gutted. The post-war years saw a slow rebuilding but by the early 1960s the maze of port facilities extended all the way to the North Sea. Today, this city of over half a million is the economic powerhouse, not just of the Netherlands but of Northern Europe.
Holland America Zuiderdam
February 2025
November 2024
November 27 - December 3, 2024
Bridgetown, Barbados - Roseau, Dominica - Philipsburg, St. Maarten
San Juan, Puerto Rico - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahama - Miami, FL
Lying between Guadeloupe and Martinique is the island of Dominica--an unspoiled Caribbean paradise. The vibrant, rich rainforest is home to rare birds, including Sisserou and Jacquot parrots. Streams tumble down mountain slopes and thread fertile valleys on their short route to the sea. Dominica is also home to the last Carib Indians. When Columbus made landfall on his second voyage of discovery, this fierce tribe managed to keep the explorer at bay. And while the island proved a lure for both British and French planters, Dominica somehow managed to escape the trammels of civilization. This former British possession, independent since 1978, today lures visitors from around the world with its unspoiled beauty. As the islanders fondly say, "Apres Bondi, c'est la terre" (After God, it is the land). Tours may travel narrow, winding roads.
Oceania Nautica
November 15 - November 22, 2024
Roseau, Dominica - Castries, St. Lucia - Bridgetown, Barbados - Kingstown, Grenadines - St. George's, Grenada - Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles - Curacao, Netherlands Antilles - Oranjestad, Aruba
Bonaire is without a doubt a "diver's paradise." Its license plates even state the same. But there is much more to this small Dutch country of 17,500 residents. "Bon Bini," as you will hear the friendly locals say, means "welcome to the island of Bonaire." Bonaire is located off the coast of Venezuela and has for years been known as a world-class diving and snorkeling destination. Diving and snorkeling are still the predominant activities, but today there is also a variety of other activities to enjoy such as kayaking, bird watching, and other eco-tours. Because of the hot and arid weather, Bonaire has been a major producer of sea salt.
Oceania Insignia
April 18 - April 28
New York, USA - Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Charlotte Amalie, US Virgin Islands - Philipsburg, St. Maarten, Netherlands, Antilles - New York, USA
St. Maarten offers a delightful case of split personality. Legend has it that a Frenchman and a Dutchman divided ownership of the island through a walk-off: Standing back to back, the two headed in opposite directions, walking around the island until they met. Perhaps the Dutchman paused for a refreshing brew. At any rate, the French ended up claiming 21 square miles of the island to 16 square miles for the Dutch. This lively tale says much about St. Maarten's easygoing ways. No formal boundary exists between the Dutch and French sides of the island; a simple welcome sign tells you when you cross from one country to the other.
MSC Meraviglia
April 2024
April 28 - May 4
New York, USA - Kings Wharf, Bermuda - New York, USA
The Royal Naval Dockyard, the westernmost point in Bermuda, not only showcases Bermuda's nautical heritage, but it also provides a home for an impressive array of attractions and shopping opportunities. The fortifications of the Royal Naval Dockyard were built by British convicts and slave labor during the mid-1800s. Since then it has served many purposes, including the headquarters for the Royal Navy and a strategic defense post for the British in the North Atlantic. Most recently it has been redeveloped into a fascinating attraction offering visitors a glimpse into Bermuda's history, and has become a fun place to shop or explore. The centerpiece of the Dockyard is the commanding Clocktower building, which once served as a naval store and the captain's offices. Today, it has been marvelously restored.
MSC Meraviglia
Gertrude Byrne Promotions Presents
presents
All Star Irish Charter Cruise
The Caribbean
February 23 to March 2, 2025
Click link below for more info:
https://www.gertrudebyrnepromotions.com/
Thirty three years ago I promoted my first Irish theme cruise. We sailed out of New York Harbor joined by 80 passengers and some of New York’s finest musicians. While I had been promoting other Irish events, I had absolutely no idea of the organizational skills required for successful cruising. We were all novices on this incredible voyage as this was also a first cruise for my guests. The ship was small, our staterooms quite plain but the food was incre-dible and the midnight buffets were truly indulgent.
We were assigned a small lounge on the top of the ship to host our Irish entertainment. Let me tell you we had so much fun that we were the envy of every other passenger onboard. We danced nights away, enjoying the Siege of Ennis, Jiving, Polka’s, Old Time Waltz’s and ending each night with our Anthems. I recall coming back with hundreds of names given to me by other passengers that wanted to be notified of my next Irish cruise.
It all began for me from that cruise so many years ago, with 80 passengers to chartering entire ships. I continued to promote an Irish theme cruise on an annual basis. I gained a vast amount of knowledge along the way on how to improve the cruising experience. However I remain steadfast to my own theory “simply envision the type of quality and service that I would expect and don’t offer anything less to my customers”. My philosophy is to offer my guests the 5-star experience from the moment they step on the pier for embarkation. The mood is set, each guest is personally greeted, followed by a champagne reception and of course some welcome Irish music. It is heartwarming to watch the smiling faces and joyous emotions exhibited as each guest is ready to board the ship for the cruise of a lifetime. I now charter Holland America’s vista class ships annually catering up to 2000 + passengers.
Most of my business comes from “word of mouth” and passengers hail from all over the world. I am truly blessed and have to thank all of my guests who sailed with me over the past thirty years. Should you choose to join us on this 30th Anniversary cruise you are sure to meet up with some old friends that you have met along the way on a Gertrude Byrne All Star Irish Cruise!
Oceans apart from any other Irish Cruise...
Gertrude Byrne's All Star Irish Charter Cruise
Andy Cooney Irish Celebration!
with special guests
George Casey
And
Ciara Fox
Go to: www.andycooney.com for details
June 2024
June 6 - June 15
Miami, FL - Amber Cove, Dominicana - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands -
St. Johns, Antigua - Philipsburg St. Maarten - San Juan, Puerto Rico -
Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas - Miami, FL
St. Maarten offers a delightful case of split personality. Legend has it that a Frenchman and a Dutchman divided ownership of the island through a walk-off: Standing back to back, the two headed in opposite directions, walking around the island until they met. Perhaps the Dutchman paused for a refreshing brew. At any rate, the French ended up claiming 21 square miles of the island to 16 square miles for the Dutch. This lively tale says much about St. Maarten's easygoing ways. No formal boundary exists between the Dutch and French sides of the island; a simple welcome sign tells you when you cross from one country to the other. But the differences are as noticeable as the spelling of the island's name. The French spell it St. Martin. And it's this split personality that lends so much to the island's charms, including an international reputation for the finest cuisine in the Caribbean.
NCL Sky
January 31 - February 5
Miami, FL - Bridgetown, Barbados
Barbados is one of the few Caribbean islands solely colonized by one nation. It's no wonder Bajans describe their country as being "more English than England sheself," surnames like Worthing and Hastings abound. But look around and you know you're not in England: rich and fertile tropical fields meet a glistening, azure sea. The soft pastels of old chattel houses blend with the vibrant reds, oranges, and greens of roadside fruit stands. In short, Barbados exudes a charm all its own. Perhaps it is due to Bajan culture, that celebrated blend of English tradition and the African heritage brought to the island by slaves imported to work the sugar plantations. The potent brew which results flavors every aspect of island life, from music, dance and art, to religion, language and food.
Oceania Vista
March 1, 2024
The Park Theatre
19 Main St, Jaffrey, NH 03452
March 2, 2024
White Plains Performing Arts Center
11 City Pl, White Plains, NY 10601
March 3, 2024
Our Lady of Angels
7320 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209
March 4, 2024
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village
34 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
March 5, 2024
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village
34 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
March 6, 2024
Danversport
161 Elliott St, Danvers, MA 01923
March 7, 2024
Paramount Hudson Valley Theater
1008 Brown Street, Peekskill NY 10566
March 8, 2024
Buckley's in Brooklyn
2926 Ave S, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Irish Celebration Tour Dates
March 9, 2024
Laura's Center For The Arts
97 Mill Street Hanover, MA 02339
March 10, 2024
The Fair Barn
200 Beulah Hill Rd N, Pinehurst, NC 28374
March 12, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse SOLD OUT
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
March 13, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse SOLD OUT
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
March 14, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse SOLD OUT
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
March 15, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse SOLD OUT
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
March 16, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
March 17, 2024
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse
88 Route 173 West, Hampton, NJ 08827
May 23 - May 30
Funchal, Portugal - Hamilton, Bermuda
.The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather.
Regen Seven Seas
Mariner
January 18 - January 25
Oranjestad, Aruba - Willemstad, Curacao - Kralendijk, Bonaire -
Port Antonio, Jamaica - Grand Caymen Island - Miami, Florida
Bonaire is without a doubt a "diver's paradise." Its license plates even state the same. But there is much more to this small Dutch country of 17,500 residents. "Bon Bini," as you will hear the friendly locals say, means "welcome to the island of Bonaire." Bonaire is located off the coast of Venezuela and has for years been known as a world-class diving and snorkeling destination. Diving and snorkeling are still the predominant activities, but today there is also a variety of other activities to enjoy such as kayaking, bird watching, and other eco-tours. Because of the hot and arid weather, Bonaire has been a major producer of sea salt. Do not miss the "white mountains" waiting to be shipped out and the salt flats where the salt is evaporated from the Caribbean Sea, which also happens to be home to another icon of Bonaire-the pink flamingo.
Oceania Sirena
September 2024
September 27 - October 7
Seattle, WA - Juneau, AK - Skagway, AK - Haines, AK - Hubbard Glacier, AK - Sitka, AK - Icy Strait Point, AK - Ketchikan, AK - Victoria, BC, Canada - Seattle, WA
During the 1900s, a permanent army post was built and named Fort William H. Seward. The post was abandoned in 1946 and sold to a group of veterans who re-established it as Port Chilkoot. In 1970, the area became part of the City of Haines and when the fort became a national historic site in 1972, the name was changed back to Fort William H. Seward.
Haines is the home of the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, where as many as 4,000 bald eagles gather each fall to feast on spawning salmon along the Chilkat River. Naturalists and photographers come from all over the world to witness one of the most unusual and impressive sights in nature's kingdom. As many as 80 have been seen perched in a single tree and more than a hundred may be captured within the frame of a single photograph.
NCL Sun
January 26 - January 30, 2025
St. Johns, Antigua - Pointe a Pitre, Guadeloupe - Fort de France, Martinique - Basseterre, St. Kitts - San Juan, Puerto Rico
To the Arawak, Martinique was their treasured "isle of flowers." Lying in the Lesser Antilles between Dominica and St. Lucia, the island is a tropical paradise of dense rain forest, rolling savanna and stunning beaches. The rich volcanic soil nourishes banana plantations and pineapple fields as well as mangoes, papayas, lemons, limes, and West Indian cherries. Little wonder that Columbus praised Martinique as the "best, most fertile, most delightful, and most charming land in the world." Martinique's cultural heritage is as rich and bountiful as its soil. The island has been governed by France for over three centuries. Today an overseas department of France, the island boasts a culture that is a unique and zesty blend of French, Caribbean, African and Middle Eastern influences, resulting in that spicy combination called Créole. Créole culture is reflected in Martinique's architecture, cuisine, language, and music.
Regent Seven Seas Navigator
March 26 - April 6
Papeete, Tahiti - Fakarava Atoll, French Polynesia - Nuku Hiva Island, French Polynesia - San Diego, CA
Tahiti is not just an island - Tahiti has always been a state of mind. The bustling capital of Tahiti and her islands, Papeete is the chief port and trading center, as well as a provocative temptress luring people to her shores. Immortalized in the novel "Mutiny on the Bounty," who could blame the men of "HMS Bounty" for abandoning their ship in favor of basking in paradise? And what would Modern Art be without Tahiti's influence on Gauguin and Matisse? Today the island is a charming blend of Polynesian "joie de vivre" and Gallic sophistication. But venture out from Papeete and you find a landscape of rugged mountains, lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls and deserted beaches.
Holland America Volendam
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Port Charlotte, FL
February 5, 2025 - February 9, 2025
Cartegena, Columbia - Grand Cayman Island - Miami, Florida
One of the more interesting cities on your itinerary steeped in history. This was the transit port for all the wealth Spain derived from South America. The famous "Old City" is comprised of 12 square blocks filled with attractions, boutiques and restaurants. Throughout Colombia, the Spanish Empire's influence in the New World is self-evident. Its fortress walls, quaint narrow streets, and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of Spain's hold on Cartagena and throughout the Caribbean and South America. This is the land of El Dorado and flamboyant adventurers in search of the ever-elusive gold. Cartagena's well-constructed fortifications defended its borders against seafaring pirates whose attacks lasted for more than 200 years.
Oceania Vista
June 2025
June 24, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Harstad, Norway - Bodo, Norway - Trondheim, Norway - Eidfjord, Norway
Copenhagen, Denmark
Not far from the large city of Bergen, Eidfjord is a charming little village at the end of the Hardangerfjord. Despite its small size, it is a major port of call for cruise ships, owing the wealth of natural tourist sites it has within its vicinity.
Being a fjord port of call, there are plenty of activities you can engage in here to make the most of your time ashore. You can rent bikes or electric cars from the tourist information centre or engage in kayaking or RIB rides on the fjord with local guides. There are plenty of well-organized hiking trails, ranging from short wheelchair accessible routes along the banks of the river, to more challenging hikes such as the one to the Kjeåsen mountain farm 530 m above sea level, a 3-4 hour round trip up a steep path. If they are too much of an exertion, then there is even a popular trolley train called the Troll Train which does a loop of the town and stops at a vantage point providing stunning views of the fjord and your ship in port.
Azamara Journey
October 7 - October 20
Seattle, WA - Vancouver, BC - Ketchikan, Alaska - Juno, Alaska - Skagway, Alaska - Glacier Bay, Alaska - Kahului, Maui Island, Hawaii - Hilo, Hawaii
Maui has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka'anapali was once the favorite playground of Hawaiian royalty. And no wonder - Maui boasts stunning landscapes and superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Once hailed as "The Valley of the Kings," Maui's Iao Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over the valley floor. Then there is Lahaina, once home to a royal court and a raucous port-of-call enjoyed by 19th-century Yankee whalers.
NCL Sun
July 2024
October 2024
September 1 - September 10
Quebec City, Canada - Baie Comeau, Quebec - Havre - Saint Pierre, Quebec - Corner Brook Newfoundland, Labrador - St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Labrador - Saint Johns, Newfoundland, Labrador - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Portland, Maine - Boston, MA
Corner Brook is located on the west coast of Newfoundland nestled among the Long Range Mountains. The coastline is filled with magnificent fjords, thick forested areas and jagged headlands. For thousands of years, people have lived and worked along the shores of the Humber River Valley and the Bay of Islands. James Cook was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands. Most of the maps he created are displayed at the Captain James Cook Monument. This picturesque region has many groomed walking trails as well as many thriving communities. Mount Moriah, Benoit's Cove, John's Beach and Frenchman's Cove and Lark Harbour are some of the fishing and mountain communities on Captain Cook's Trail.
Holland America Volendam
September 10 - September 20
Boston, MA - Portland, Maine - Saint John, NB - Halifax, Nova Scotia - Corner Brook, NL - Prince Edward Island Charlottetown, Saguenay, Quebec - Quebec City, Canada
While Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest providence in terms of area and population, it more than makes up for this with the friendliness of its people, its natural beauty, and for being known as the birthplace of Canada. The island's landscape is dramatic and features rolling hills, pristine forests, reddish-white sand beaches, ocean coves and the famous red soil. The capital of Charlottetown offers a small town feel and a relaxed atmosphere with a cosmopolitan flair. PEI also has another claim to fame with the Confederation Bridge built in 1997. The world's longest bridge over ice-covered waters provides a connection from PEI to the mainland Canada.
Holland America Volendam
July 17 - July 28
Barcelona, Spain - Sardinia, Italy - Tunis, Tunisia - Valletta, Malta - Piraeus Athens, Greece - Olympia, Greece - Sicily, Italy - Naples, Italy - Civitavecchia Rome, Italy
The views from the Terrazza Umberto I are panoramic: one looks out over Sardinia's capital, a city ancient even in Roman times. Mountains frame the azure waters of the gulf. Nearby lagoons harbor flocks of flamingos and egrets. Welcome to one of the most intriguing ports in the Western Mediterranean. Founded by Phoenician traders in the 7th century B.C., Cagliari has been a Carthaginian colony and a Roman seaport. Those fine old walls supporting the Terrazza Umberto I were erected in the 13th century by the Italian city-state of Pisa. In addition to its fine old Italian architecture, Cagliari boasts superb light, inviting waters and excellent beaches.
Holland America Oosterdam
July 28 - July 30
Civitavecchio Rome, Italy - Portofino, Italy - Livorno, Florence-Pisa, Italy
Portofino and the small fishing ports of the Ligurian Coast are worthy rivals to St. Tropez and the French Riviera. Stroll seaside promenades lined with palm trees or climb narrow alleys lined with towering, pastel-painted houses. Secluded coves, promontories crowned with medieval churches, fine beaches - Portofino and the Ligurian Riviera offer some of the finest scenery in all Italy.
Portofino has been a popular winter resort since the 19th century, when the railway first connected the small fishing ports of the Italian Riviera with Genoa.
Holland America Oosterdam
December 2024
December 28 - January 4
Fort Lauderdale, FL - Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Private Island - Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos - Amber Cove, Dominicana - Key West, Florida - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Grand Turk, the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, is a small island bursting with turn-of-the-century Caribbean charm, retaining the look and feel of the Caribbean 40 years ago. Grand Turk was founded by Bermudan salt rakers some three centuries ago and its Bermudan-British-colonial architecture surrounded by colorful local dwellings make the island a treasure to visit. It is recognized as being one of the first places in the New World where Christopher Columbus landed and also gained worldwide attention when John Glenn splashed down near Grand Turk on his historic first mission to space. Grand Turk is six miles long and just over a mile wide with a population of only 6,000. It is blessed with miles of uncrowded, beautiful beaches and is close to several uninhabited cays such as Gibb's Cay, home of the stingray encounter. While there are many landside attractions to explore such as the Old Prison, Lighthouse Park, and the re-created salt salina, the real beauty of the island lies underwater. Grand Turk is world-famous for its healthy and beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, stretching almost from the coastline to the 7,000-foot vertical wall just offshore.
Holland America
Nieuw Statendam
April 2025
Monday, April 21, 2025
The Villages, FL
The Orange Blossom Opry
16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale, FL 32195
Welcomes
Irish Comedian
George Casey
For An Evening of Laughter on St. Patrick's Day!
on
Monday, March 17, 2025
For Tickets and Info Phone: (352) 821-1201
Monday, March 17, 2025
Wiersdale, FL
March 18, 2025
Monroe, NC
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Sun City Hilton Head, SC
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Del Webb at Cane Bay, SC
September 17, 2025 - September 23, 2025
St. John Bay of Fundy, NB - Halifax, NS - Sydney, NS - Corner Brook, NL - Saguenay, Quebec - Montreal, Quebec
Boasting unspoiled natural beauty and a spectacular coastline, New Brunswick's pristine shores await you. The capital of Saint John is Canada's oldest settlement and was a thriving industrial port until it was leveled by fire in 1877, but redevelopment of the Old City Market and Heritage Area has restored the town's charm and its sense of history. Saint John lies on the Bay of Fundy, which boasts the highest tides in the world and the astonishing Reversing Rapids, caused when the tides change and the river is forced to reverse direction and flow upstream. Witness this natural phenomenon along with heritage sites on a guided trolley ride and zip-line adventure, or cruise the Bay of Fundy for different views of the area's spectacular natural beauty. Discover the inspired eateries that have put uptown Saint John on the map as a true foodie destination and venture on to the quaint seaside town of St. Andrews by-the-Sea and St. Martins for a relaxed stroll.
Oceania Insignia
September 2025
April 24, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Barcelona, Spain - Alicante, Spain - Lisbon, Portugal - Tangier, Morocco - San Juan, Puerto Rico - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, is a wealth of sights, tastes and sounds. An ensemble of neighborhoods both old and new, it’s a city full of history, culture and tradition. From there, you can glance up at São Jorge Castle on one hill while in another direction you'll find Chiado, one of the trendiest and most elegant neighborhoods. Visiting Lisbon, also known as the City of Seven Hills, requires some huffing and puffing but you can opt for touring around in a tuk tuk. Another fun option is to take one of the four elevators to access hilly neighborhoods: The Santa Justa vertical lift, an iron tower, can whisk you from downtown to Carmo for a visit to the historic Convento do Carmo or try the ultrasteep streetcar-type Elevador da Glória to get up to the botanical garden in no time.
Holland America
Zuiderdam
May 16, 2025 - May 24, 2025
Boston, MA - Portland, ME - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Quebec City, Canada
Squint your eyes and admit it: Doesn’t that skinny, bearded hipster walking down the cobbled street look a lot like a 19th-century sea captain heading to the wharf to check his ship? Modern Portland, first settled in 1633, carries the marks of both subsets of Mainers. The restored brick buildings and warehouses of the Old Port and the fine upright houses of prosperous captains, merchants and shipbuilders make the city’s past a living part of its present. And the waterfront is a going concern, not a museum: Fishing boats chug into and out of their berths, buoys clang, harbor seals bark. Those shop windows aren’t displaying hardtack, rope or hand salve, though. Wander through the terrific art museum or take a tour of one of the city’s historic homes. Jump on a ferry or whale-watching boat and get out into the busy harbor.
Holland America
Zuiderdam
May 2025
May 24, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Quebec City, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Portland, ME - Boston, MA
History lies around every corner of this Massachusetts city, which was founded in 1630. Boston is best explored on foot; follow the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail for a sampling of its most notable landmarks. The marked path leads to 16 historic sites such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. At the trail's end, you can visit the oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy, the 1797 USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides" -- a nickname earned during the War of 1812. Other options include visits to some of Boston's extraordinary museums, tours of Cambridge, home to Harvard University (just across the Charles River), and burgers and beers at a pub inspired by the TV show "Cheers."
Holland America
Zuiderdam
June 12, 2025 - June 19, 2025
Kusadasi, Ephesus, Turkey - Mykonos, Greece - Souda-Chania, Crete, Greece - Katakolon, Olympia, Greece - Sarande, Albania - Dubrovnik, Croatia - Trieste, Italy
Kusadasi in Turkey is the gateway to one of the most legendary cities of the ancient world: Ephesus. St. Paul preached in its Great Theater, while the facade of the Celsus Library survives as a testament to the city’s role as a center of learning and culture. Not far from Ephesus, the Temple of Artemis (also known as the Temple of Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, once stood, drawing pilgrims from around the Mediterranean. While it no longer stands, it is possible to walk amongst its foundations and the remains of its towering columns.
Other historic sites can also be found nearby: The House of Mary is believed to be the home of Jesus’s mother at the end of her life, and the Basilica of St. John, constructed in the 6th century, marks the location of his tomb. (Like Mary, he spent his final years in Ephesus.)
Holland America
Oosterdam
June 19, 2025 - June 23, 2025
Trieste, Italy - Rijeka, Croatia - Kotor, Montenegro - Dubrovnik, Croatia
A cruise from Trieste is ideal—it is a two-hour scenic train ride to Venice and a popular seaport for Italy cruises. With this city’s blush facades, wide plazas and Austrian influence, you’ll have plenty to do and plenty of elbow room to enjoy it, plus you can easily train to Venice for the day. Trieste is disorienting—geographically, it’s surrounded by Slovenia, as far northeast in Italy as you can get, ensconced in the untamed beauty of the Karstic plateau and lashed by the Bora wind. It holds a collision of Italian, Austrian-German, Croatian and Greek cultures and earned many nicknames, including “Vienna by the Sea,” “City of Coffee,” “Gem of the Adriatic.”
Holland America
Oosterdam
July 2025
July 2, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Trondheim, Norway - Honningsvag Mageroya Island, Norway - Hammerfest, Norway - Alta, Norway - Husavik, Iceland - Akureyri, Iceland
Although a popular cruise destination, Norway’s Viking capital is often overlooked by other travelers in favor of Oslo and the fjords. Yet Norway’s third-biggest city has plenty to offer those who make the time to explore.
The compact city center, enclosed by the Nidelva River, is easy to get around on foot. Within a couple of hours you can explore the main downtown sights and still have time for a bite to eat. The medieval Gothic grandeur of the Nidaros Cathedral is a must-see, as is the historic riverside Bakklandet neighborhood just a few steps away.
Holland America
Nieuw Statendam
August 23, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Boston, MA - Portland, ME - Moose Island, ME - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - St. John NB, Canada - Boston, MA
History lies around every corner of this Massachusetts city, which was founded in 1630. Boston is best explored on foot; follow the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail for a sampling of its most notable landmarks. The marked path leads to 16 historic sites such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. At the trail's end, you can visit the oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy, the 1797 USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides" -- a nickname earned during the War of 1812. Other options include visits to some of Boston's extraordinary museums, tours of Cambridge, home to Harvard University (just across the Charles River), and burgers and beers at a pub inspired by the TV show "Cheers."
Holland America
Zuiderdam
August 2025
August 30, 2025 - September 6, 2025
Boston, MA - Portland, ME - Halifax, NS, Canada - Sydney, NS, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Quebec City, Canada
Charlottetown is the capital of Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, as well as its largest city, though it has fewer than 35,000 residents. Despite its modest size, the city has an impressive number of Victorian houses and buildings and great parks waiting to be explored. For Canadians, it is perhaps most famous as the Birthplace of Confederation. It was here, mostly at Province House, that an 1864 conference led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada.
Prince Edward Island is linked to New Brunswick on the mainland of Canada by the 13-kilometer (eight-mile) Confederation Bridge that soars over the Northumberland Strait. A remarkable feat of engineering, the bridge opened in 1997 and is the longest in the world over icy waters.
Holland America
Zuiderdam
September 6, 2025 - September 13, 2025
Quebec City, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Portland, ME - Boston, MA
History lies around every corner of this Massachusetts city, which was founded in 1630. Boston is best explored on foot; follow the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail for a sampling of its most notable landmarks. The marked path leads to 16 historic sites such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. At the trail's end, you can visit the oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy, the 1797 USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides" -- a nickname earned during the War of 1812. Other options include visits to some of Boston's extraordinary museums, tours of Cambridge, home to Harvard University (just across the Charles River), and burgers and beers at a pub inspired by the TV show "Cheers."
Holland America
Zuiderdam
October 2025
October 4, 2025 - October 11, 2025
Boston, MA - Portland, ME - Halifax, NS, Canada - Sydney, NS, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Quebec City, Canada
Charlottetown is the capital of Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island, as well as its largest city, though it has fewer than 35,000 residents. Despite its modest size, the city has an impressive number of Victorian houses and buildings and great parks waiting to be explored. For Canadians, it is perhaps most famous as the Birthplace of Confederation. It was here, mostly at Province House, that an 1864 conference led to the creation of the Dominion of Canada.
Prince Edward Island is linked to New Brunswick on the mainland of Canada by the 13-kilometer (eight-mile) Confederation Bridge that soars over the Northumberland Strait. A remarkable feat of engineering, the bridge opened in 1997 and is the longest in the world over icy waters.
Holland America
Zuiderdam
October 11, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Quebec City, Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada - Portland, ME - Boston, MA
History lies around every corner of this Massachusetts city, which was founded in 1630. Boston is best explored on foot; follow the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail for a sampling of its most notable landmarks. The marked path leads to 16 historic sites such as the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and the Old North Church. At the trail's end, you can visit the oldest commissioned warship in the U.S. Navy, the 1797 USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides" -- a nickname earned during the War of 1812. Other options include visits to some of Boston's extraordinary museums, tours of Cambridge, home to Harvard University (just across the Charles River), and burgers and beers at a pub inspired by the TV show "Cheers."
Holland America
Zuiderdam
November 2025
November 11, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Gilbraltar, UK - Cadiz, Spain - Funchal, Madeira, Portugal - New York, NY
A featured destination on many Holland America Line Mediterranean cruises, Gibraltar is a British territory strategically located on the southern tip of Europe. For panoramic views of the Mediterranean, the Atlantic and Morocco, take a cable car to the Rock of Gibraltar's Top Station. While on the Rock, take a guided tour of St. Michael’s Cave and World War II tunnels, and watch for Barbary apes. With so many cultures represented here, you can easily go from high tea to tapas to pub grub, and enjoy a world of fabulous duty-free shopping.
Holland America
Volendam
November 21, 2025 - November 24, 2025
New York, NY - Ft. Lauderdale
New York City, the city that's inspired so many nicknames—the Big Apple, Gotham, the City That Never Sleeps—is a place of dazzling contrasts, kaleidoscopic diversity and thrumming energy. There’s simply no other metropolis in the Western Hemisphere, or possibly the world, that rivals the intense vitality of New York, New York. Little wonder that, at least for locals, there’s one moniker for their hometown that rings truest: the Center of the Universe. However you spend your time in New York, your experience is likely to be superlative. The city’s art museums and attractions, sweeping parks and glorious, historic buildings are among the most iconic places and sights on the planet; the entertainment, shopping, dining, sightseeing and people-watching here are all deservedly legendary. Your only trouble will be choosing what to do first in New York.
Holland America
Volendam
Showtime to be Announced
Go to: www.iowairishfest.com
For tickets and information
Iowa Irish Fest is dedicated to celebrating Irish culture in Iowa and takes place in the Lincoln Park area of downtown Waterloo.
The festival began in 2006 and has since grown into the biggest Irish celebration in Iowa. The Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association, founder of the Iowa Irish Fest, is an organization intended to foster and develop Irish fellowship and outreach into the community with Irish cultural events and programs.
September 2026
December 2025
December 3, 2025 - December 8, 2025
Miami, FL - Cartagenia, Columbia
One of the more interesting cities on your itinerary steeped in history. This was the transit port for all the wealth Spain derived from South America. The famous "Old City" is comprised of 12 square blocks filled with attractions, boutiques and restaurants. Throughout Colombia, the Spanish Empire's influence in the New World is self-evident. Its fortress walls, quaint narrow streets, and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of Spain's hold on Cartagena and throughout the Caribbean and South America. This is the land of El Dorado and flamboyant adventurers in search of the ever-elusive gold. Cartagena's well-constructed fortifications defended its borders against seafaring pirates whose attacks lasted for more than 200 years. Today this modern and bustling city, seaport, and commercial center still boasts much of its original colonial architecture. Your journey here will provide you with a significant link to the region's grand past.
Oceania Vista
December 5 - December 12
Madeira (Funchal), Portugal - Kings Wharf, Bermuda
The capital of Madeira is named after the fennel (funcha) that once flowered there in profusion. The largest island in the Madeira Archipelago was discovered in 1419 by Portuguese explorers venturing south into the Atlantic. The island is nearly equidistant from Lisbon and the African coast, and its unique geographical position allowed Madeira to play a pivotal role in European discovery. Seamen such as Christopher Columbus gained knowledge and experience plying the routes of the island's sugar trade. When sugar declined, the island's famed wines continued to provide a robust trade. By the late 18th century, Madeira's mild climate, rocky peaks, and lush valleys provided a winter haven to Europe's aristocrats. Visitors still flock to the island today, drawn by its scenery and its weather.
Sky Princess
October 30 - November 9
Port Canveral, FL - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas - Nassau, Bahamas - Port Canveral - Amber Cove, Dominicana - St. Thomas, USVI - Torola Island, BVI - Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas - Port Canaveral, FL
Explore Florida’s Space Coast and the Theme Park Capital of the World – Orlando, before you embark on a cruise from Port Canaveral with Princess®. Take a visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, steer a freighter simulation at Exploration Tower, venture through the Brevard Zoo, or ride on the roller coasters of Orlando’s theme parks. Whether you are looking for family-friendly activities or adventurous things to do, you’ll have amazing experiences to remember before even stepping aboard your cruise vacation. Make the most of your dream vacation by exploring the one-of-a-kind Port Canaveral on Florida’s Space Coast before your cruise or choose one of our debarkation tours.
NCL Epic
Gertrude Byrne Promotions Presents
presents
All Star Irish Charter Cruise
The Mediterranean
September 5 to September 12, 2026
Click link below for more info:
https://www.gertrudebyrnepromotions.com/
Thirty three years ago I promoted my first Irish theme cruise. We sailed out of New York Harbor joined by 80 passengers and some of New York’s finest musicians. While I had been promoting other Irish events, I had absolutely no idea of the organizational skills required for successful cruising. We were all novices on this incredible voyage as this was also a first cruise for my guests. The ship was small, our staterooms quite plain but the food was incre-dible and the midnight buffets were truly indulgent.
We were assigned a small lounge on the top of the ship to host our Irish entertainment. Let me tell you we had so much fun that we were the envy of every other passenger onboard. We danced nights away, enjoying the Siege of Ennis, Jiving, Polka’s, Old Time Waltz’s and ending each night with our Anthems. I recall coming back with hundreds of names given to me by other passengers that wanted to be notified of my next Irish cruise.
It all began for me from that cruise so many years ago, with 80 passengers to chartering entire ships. I continued to promote an Irish theme cruise on an annual basis. I gained a vast amount of knowledge along the way on how to improve the cruising experience. However I remain steadfast to my own theory “simply envision the type of quality and service that I would expect and don’t offer anything less to my customers”. My philosophy is to offer my guests the 5-star experience from the moment they step on the pier for embarkation. The mood is set, each guest is personally greeted, followed by a champagne reception and of course some welcome Irish music. It is heartwarming to watch the smiling faces and joyous emotions exhibited as each guest is ready to board the ship for the cruise of a lifetime. I now charter Holland America’s vista class ships annually catering up to 2000 + passengers.
Most of my business comes from “word of mouth” and passengers hail from all over the world. I am truly blessed and have to thank all of my guests who sailed with me over the past thirty years. Should you choose to join us on this 30th Anniversary cruise you are sure to meet up with some old friends that you have met along the way on a Gertrude Byrne All Star Irish Cruise!
Oceans apart from any other Irish Cruise...
Gertrude Byrne's All Star Irish Charter Cruise
Presents
88 State Route 173, Hampton, NJ 08827
Box Office
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