Silver Spirit
cruise ship visits Greencastle
26.07.24
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THE cruise ship Silver
Spirit anchored off Greencastle last Saturday on her
inaugural visit to Inishowen as part of a 12-day cruise
sailing around Iceland and Ireland. The ship arrived at
8:30am and departed at 7pm for her next port of call,
Killybegs. |
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The Silver Spirit was on a
12-day cruise sailing around Iceland and Ireland. |
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Guests onboard were given
a complimentary choice of various tours including a
scenic drive around the Inishowen Peninsula with a stop
at Doagh Famine Village. There was also an excursion to
the Giant’s Causeway and a visit to Oakfield Park and
delights of Derry including a visit to the Tower Museum.
For guests not on an excursion there was a complimentary
shuttle bus to Derry. Tender boats also took passengers
to Greencastle and the Inishowen Maritime Museum &
Planetarium. |
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The Silver Spirit cruise
ship anchored off Greencastle. |
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Cathaoirleach of Donegal
County Council Cllr. Niamh Kennedy said: “I am delighted
to welcome this luxury cruise ship Silver Spirit to
Donegal on its inaugural visit. Donegal and the North
West region provides a unique experience for the
passengers and crew, many of whom are visiting Ireland
for the first time. Showcasing Donegal and the North
West region’s outstanding natural, unspoilt beauty
together with the wealth of incredible tourism products
available will pay dividends in the future and we look
forward to many of today’s visitors returning to our
region in the years ahead.” |
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Captain Ivo Botica, Master
Silversea Cruises; John G McLaughlin, Chief Executive,
Donegal County Council; Rebecca McLaughlin, Marketing Go
Visit Inishowen; Monica Roddy, Visitor Experience Go
Visit Inishowen; Cathaoirleach Cllr Niamh Kennedy,
Donegal County Council; Luis de Sousa Marques Hotel
Director Silversea Cruises; Louise Denvir, Cruise
Marketing Executive Foyle Port; Matthew Doherty,
Business Development Officer Visit Derry. |
The welcoming delegation
were greeted by the Captain, Ivo Botica, Hotel Director,
Luis de Sousa, Cruise Director, Grace Caudle and
exchanged plaques as is maritime tradition for inaugural
cruise calls. The welcoming party were also given a tour
of the ship by International Hostess Tullia LeBoffe.
Louise Denvir, Cruise Marketing Executive at Foyle Port
said: “Silversea Cruises have been calling to Foyle Port
since the 1990s and we are thrilled to continue to
welcome newer ships from the fleet every year. Last year
we had the privilege of welcoming Silver Shadow and
Silver Spirit in 2024.”
Silver Spirit is due to make a second call to
Greencastle this year on the 14th September. |
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