Spike Island Exclusive Evening Visit
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Port
Cobh (Cork), Ireland
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$99.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This option is available to guests who are returning to the ship.
Approximately 3½ Hours
Price: $$
Departing the pier on foot, board a ferry and set off to enjoy a private experience exploring Spike Island in the evening light.
Spike Island is a place of mystery and magic that, over centuries, has been used as a place of worship, defense, confinement and punishment. Spike has been used as a prison on four occasions over 400 years -- you'll earn about the chilling history that haunts this beautiful island habitat.
The island also has a magical, lighter side. For centuries, it was home to Irish citizens living a quiet life away from the mainland. Learn what island life was like for the residents as you pass their former homes.
This serene, beautiful island getaway is even more magical at nighttime, with just you and your guide present to share the escape that is Spike Island.
Taste some Spike Island Rum at the Captain's Bar. Prisoners from the Caribbean originally imported the rum in the 1600s. Today's rum still originates in the Caribbean and is sent to Ireland to be hand spiced before it is served to you in the bar.