Crociera Viking Waterford
Descrizione
Waterford è stata fondata dai vichinghi. Hanno scelto questo fiume per un motivo, e una volta che sarai in acqua capirai esattamente perché. Naviga oltre la Reginald's Tower, il più antico edificio civico d'Irlanda, oltre il cantiere navale di Malcolmson, lungo Canada Street, dove un tempo gli emigranti si imbarcavano per Terranova, e fuori al castello di Waterford prima di tornare indietro attraverso l'estuario. La tua Guida riporta tutto in vita, i coloni norreni che costruirono la città, i Normanni che la presero, l'assedio di Cromwell, le storie più tranquille di due guerre mondiali che la maggior parte dei visitatori non sente mai. Punti salienti - Reginald's Tower, il più antico edificio civico d'Irlanda Malcolmson's Neptune Shipyard - Canada Street, dove gli emigranti si imbarcarono per Terranova - Castello di Waterford e Little Island - Storia vichinga, normanna, cromwelliana e della guerra mondiale - Fauna selvatica e biodiversità dell'estuario del fiume Suir
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Costruita dai Vichinghi più di mille anni fa, la Reginald's Tower è l'edificio civico più antico d'Irlanda. Situata all'apice del triangolo vichingo di Waterford, la torre è presente in molti episodi storici da Strongbow a Cromwell, Perkin Warbeck, Re Giacomo II e molti altri.
Un insediamento monastico esisteva su Little Island dal VI all'VIII secolo d.C. Una scultura della testa di un monaco di questo periodo adorna ancora oggi l'ingresso del castello. I vichinghi arrivarono nel IX secolo e due fortificazioni furono costruite sull'isola di Vryk "l'isola di Dane". I Normanni vennero poi a invadere nel 1170 e Maurice Fitzgerald, cugino di Stongbow, fu tenuto prigioniero a Little Island dagli Ossermen durante la conquista. In seguito fu debitamente ricompensato con molta terra e così l'isola sarebbe diventata la dimora dei Conti di Kildare per otto secoli.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
Recensioni(62)
Mary was a grest host and very informative the boat ride was smoth and comfortable it was a relaxing experience and we got to take loads of pictures we can recommend this activity thank you
Brilliant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wasn’t expecting that at all. Cozy on boat with plenty of food drinks available if wanted. Definitely recommending. Captain very friendly with knowledge of Waterford history 🇮🇪
Thanks Gabriel, hope to see to you again someday
Absolutely excellent so enjoyable. Highly recommend, guide John was a fountain of knowledge. Lovely touch of tea, coffee and surprise Irish Whisky!
Thanks Anne, great to have you onboard.
Very interesting tour along Waterford Quay. Short one hour fifteen minute tour for small groups. Our tour only had our party if four so it felt like a private tour. Johnnie was our guide and he provided us with a wealth of information regarding the people, places, wildlife etc relative to the area. The tea, coffee and refreshments provided by Captain Andy were a very welcome surprise. Around great experience.
Thanks John, great to have you onboard.
We enjoyed a pleasant, relaxed tour of the harbour noting buildings of historical interest. Captain Andy and Dave with guide Mary were genial hosts. We enjoyed our refreshments too - thank you! On a future visit, with more time available, we would like to have a longer tour. Thank you very much.
Thanks Mary, great to have you onboard and yes a longer tour can be arranged!!
We had St. Patricks greet us on board today! 😁 Great stories, history and views. Very friendly captain and guide! A lovely Irish coffee on the way back too! A chill way to spend the afternoon, highly recommend it!
Great to have you onboard, have a happy St. Patrick's Day.
Really lovely boat trip over Christmas break the family - we arrived on the boat and were so happy to find it was just ourselves . The captain had some lovely food laid out including treats for the girls and lovely Christmas cake - we had tea : juice’s and a little cheeky Irish whiskey which was so lovely on a bright but cold Irish day - also loved that there were blankets and life jackets for the 12year olds so felt super safe We were also blessed to see a pod of dolphins playing away which really made the girls holiday - we will definitely book again
Great to have you onboard Gill
fabulous way to learn about the history of Waterford. entertaining and friendly. totally worth every penny! Loved the blankets, hats, cuppa and snacks! Lovely touches to detail.
Great to have you onboard Lindsey
I contacted Andrew very last minute to see whether it was possible for a trip on the last day of our holiday. Communication was excellent and Andrew and his co-pilot were so friendly and welcoming. On the trip, Andrew gave us so much information about the area and we were treated to an array of wildlife, including herons, cormorants and terns. We even saw (at least one, maybe two) seal. Andrew had laid out snacks and we had a hot drink on the way back. The boat was really comfortable and we felt so welcome. When we come back up the area, we will definitely plan another trip. Thank you so much!
Great to have you on board, have a safe trip home!
Wonderful experience Johnny was great! We saw dolphins seal and beautiful castle photo op as well as wildlife, we’d love to come back in the summer
Thanks Heather, enjoy the rest of your vacation and good luck to the Pittsburgh Steelers this season!!
