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Dublin / Dun Laoghaire, Ireland Cruise Port Guide: What To Do With Minimum Time!

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👁️ 20K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 7:33
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Dublin is a totally worthwhile if not essential place to visit but for Cruisers it's a time crunch

be the early bird then pick a place of interest to stop and enjoy

the driver commentary is sharp knowledgeable and often funny

we had a blast

Creator's Tips & Advice

Plan for at least 10 to 15 minute walk to the train station after leaving the tender
Allow about 1 hour from tender to arrival at Pearce Street
Do a full rotation on the Hop On Hop Off bus then pick one spot to explore
Be the early bird to avoid time crunch

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited time in Dublin from a cruise shipPlan for 1 hour of travel time from ship to town each way and 2 hours for Hop On Hop Off bus
Tender port logisticsAnchor is a fair distance from shore, and it's a tender port, so plan for tender wait times

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat to do with minimum time in Dublin from a cruise ship
QHow to get around Dublin from a tender port
QWhat are the steps involved in touring Dublin from a cruise ship

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Port Highlights

Dublin1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
Dun Laoghaire1 Happy Bacon
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Dublin, Ireland is a popular cruise ship destination. But there are some time challenges to consider, especially since this is a tender port. We explore the path to getting around Dublin: tender port, train, and Hop On Hop Off Bus. We had a blast! ***************** Disclaimer: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping us bring more port information and independent excursion to you.  ***************** ⚓Helpful links  Green Hop On Hop Off Bus https://viator.tp.st/7jhbbyLt Finding value and getting some tips from our videos?  Support us: Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 and share with your shipmates. 🎹Theme music by Rafael Deo  🫶Connect with us  Web: http://www.portlowdown.com  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557696962794 #BritshIslesCruise #Dublin #DublinPortOfCall #CruiseDublin #DublinCruiseExcursion #DublinDunLaoghaire #DunLaoghaire #DublinIreland #Ireland #DoDublin #DublinTrain #EuropeanCruise #CruiseEurope #CrusingEurope #theportlowdown