Douglas: all 7 tours and excursions for your cruise

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Fynoderee distillery & victorian railway

  • Cruise line: Silversea
The Isle of Man is part of a Biosphere and was admitted to UNESCO reserves in 2016 as a result of the wildlife and botanicals that inhabit the island. The abundance of unique and beautiful botanicals is contributory to what makes Fynoderee Distillery truly something special. The name Fynoderee is based on a tale of folk law of a prince of the fairy folk who fell in love with a beautiful mortal woman which was forbidden. Causing him to turn into Fynoderee, half man, half Billy goat, it is said...

Wonderful wool & a vintage train - small group tour

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Nestled in the heart of Laxey, beside the fast-flowing crystal-clear waters of the Laxey River, find the Laxey Wollen Mill. Initially built in 1881, the woolen mill has endured many challenges and changes over the years but what makes this mill so special is the wool used for their products is produced by Manx Loaghtan sheep. One of the rarest sheep in the world, these sheep can only be found on the Isle of Man, and Loaghtan lambs are born with a very dark-brown fleece which becomes lighter...

World-famous tt course by trike

  • Cruise line: Silversea
The Isle of Man has a long history of motorcycle racing and each year the world’s finest road racers pit their skills against the 37 ¾ miles of public roads that form the legendary TT Course. The TT races began in 1907 and they have long been considered one of the “greatest, most exciting and most dangerous motorcycle sporting events of the world”, attracting racers and fans from far and wide. Enjoy the beauty of the Isle of Man with a difference as you take to the roads...

Cregneash & the sound

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Depart Douglas and travel via the scenic Plains of Heaven and the Southern Hills, from where the magnificent panorama of the southern coast can be viewed on the descent to the village of Port St. Mary and the Heritage Hamlet of Cregneash. Cregneash was one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and this small village of crofter’s dwellings is one of the most picturesque villages in the Isle of Man; a hamlet of white-washed, stone-walled thatched cottages, just as they were in 19th and...

Cregneash & the sound

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Discover the southern tip of the Isle of Man with its beautiful rolling green landscapes portioned by dry stone walls. Explore the history of Cregneash, one of the last strongholds of the Manx language and travel to the beautiful Sound. Note Please note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking, mostly at guest's discretion, at times over natural terrain and occasionally muddy, sloping areas and uneven ground.

Vintage steam train & castle rushen

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Departing the port, take a scenic drive out of Douglas and head to the south-east of the island passing over Fairy Bridge, where according to local folklore, it is considered bad luck to cross over without greeting the fairies believed to live under the bridge. There are tales abound of the misfortune of those who failed to say Laa Mie (good day) to the fairies. Arrive at Castletown which traces its origins back to 1090 and holds true as one of the oldest towns in the British Isles....

Magnificent castle rushen & vintage steam train

  • Cruise line: Silversea
Departing the port take a scenic drive out of Douglas and head to the south-east of the island passing over Fairy Bridge, where according to local folklore, it is considered bad luck to cross over without greeting the fairies believed to live under the bridge. There are tales abound of the misfortune of those who failed to say Laa Mie (good day) to the fairies. Arrive at Castletown which traces its origins back to 1090 and holds true as one of the oldest towns in the British Isles. Its narrow...