Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC is an experiential museum devoted to Irish history, located by the banks of the River Liffey, in the restored CHQ building in Dublin's Docklands. Open just for you this morning, you can explore this fascinating museum without the crowds! Twenty galleries use film footage, actors and interactive displays to tell the stories of Irish emigration around the world, from early times to modern day. Each room has a different layout, with video screens, audiovisual pods and collaborative kiosks. The displays explore Ireland's influence on world culture and brings to life the stories of Irish emigration through the centuries.
What you will see along the way:
Dublin
A motorcoach drive takes in the highlights of Dublin and features several treasured landmarks. With a rich and varied history, the city of Dublin offers sights around every corner in its compact city center, which is divided in half by the River Liffey. You will pass Customs House, The Old Parliament House, now the Bank of Ireland, and Trinity College. Continue onwards towards the Georgian squares of Merrion and Fitzwilliam, the National Gallery of Ireland, Government Buildings and St. Stephen's Green before your return to the ship.
Shopping:
In the museum's retail area, shop for gifts, books on Irish genealogy-related topics, family tree DNA kits and a selection of souvenirs.
Special Notes:
This is an exclusive opening of the museum for Princess guest's only. Self-guided visit of Epic Ireland museum.THIS TOUR IS NOT AVAILABLE TO PASSENGERS EMBARKING OR DISEMBARKING IN DUBLIN.
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Board your motorcoach for Epic Museum
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 45
- Travel time:
- 00:15
Visit to Epic -Irish History Talk
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Time at site:
- 00:45
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Steps:
- 26
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Self-guided tour of Epic Galleries (with audio-guide)
- Transport type:
- Walking
- Time at site:
- 01:15
- Inside visit:
- Yes
- Air conditioned:
- Yes
- Restroom available:
- Yes
- Shopping available:
- Yes
- Photo/video opportunity:
- Yes
Depart Epic for panoramic drive through Dublin City
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 45
- Travel time:
- 01:15
Return to the ship
- Transport type:
- Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
- Transport Capacity:
- 45
- Travel time:
- 00:30