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Welcome to AE Expeditions’ England & Ireland: For Kin and Kingdom

From fearless Jacobites to determined Irish freedom fighters, resilient Welsh communities to intrepid Cornish smugglers, we meet the men and women whose opinions and actions helped shape their nations. From the people of Guernsey to Queen Elizabeth II, Oscar Wilde to the Highland Jacobites, these iconic figures leap from the pages of books and movie screens, with tales of perseverance and sacrifice that endure long after their time. This voyage introduces us to royal dynasties, revolutionaries, and tenacious ordinary people who survived fire, famine and flood to carve their names in their nation’s legacy for their kin and kingdoms.

Highlights

Uncover Edinburgh’s royal and rebellious past with visits to its classic sites
Explore the Highlands in search of Nessie or walk Culloden’s Jacobite battlefield
Stand among ancient stone circles and Norse relics in the windswept isles of Orkney and Lewis
Sample Ireland’s past and present in Dublin and Waterford
Savour the spirit of Scotland in Glasgow, where whisky flows and a proud city rises from its industrial past
Walk in the footsteps of monarchs at Windsor Castle, Caernarfon Castle and London’s regal landmarks

Itinerary

Staterooms and Prices

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Our Ship

The Douglas Mawson

Our new purpose-built small ship, the Douglas Mawson.
Capacity
154 Passengers Maximum (130 on Expedition)
Year built
2025
Cabins
86
Length
104.4 m
Decks
8
Speed
10-12 Knots

Loyal Travelers

We love celebrating our loyal expeditioners who return to explore with us. After your first Aurora Expeditions voyage, you’ll automatically achieve Bronze Adventurer status. The more voyages you embark on, the higher you climb—progressing to Silver and eventually Gold!

Solo Travelers

Voyages with Aurora Expeditions are such a fantastic choice for solo travelers, giving you the chance to experience the world’s most remote and incredible destinations with like-minded travelers and our expert guides, while on board our small, social and welcoming ships.

Your Choice Experiences

Our ‘Your Choice’ curated excursions and enrichment program are included in your voyage. They offer you a choice of experiences designed to bring cruising to a whole new level. Experience a medley of culture, traditions, and history as you travel beyond the ordinary, immersing yourself in each destination and creating lasting memories.