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A United Kingdom: The Crown and the Clans
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Departing
01 Jan 2001
Duration
0 days
Activity Level
Thematic tours around culture, history, art and more
Light / Moderate
Season
2027
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A United Kingdom: The Crown and the Clans
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Highlights
Dympna Quill
Storyteller Host
Historian, educator, and master storyteller, Dympna Quill captivates with tales of royal intrigue, rebellious characters, and eccentric monarchs—brought to life alongside our locally guided excursions. With a Master of Education (MEd), years of experience guiding curious travellers, and a background in training future history teachers, Dympna shares a deep and infectious passion for the iconic figures and dramatic rebellions that have shaped the modern United Kingdom. Her storytelling is honed through years of guiding experience, where she brings to life the sweeping dramas of the British Isles and Ireland.
Dympna joins us on our A United Kingdom: The Crown and the Clans voyage. She will share gripping accounts of figures such as Sir Walter Raleigh, whose campaigns against Gaelic clans marked a turning point in the Crown’s imperial ambitions, and Oliver Cromwell, whose brutal military campaigns in Ireland and Scotland left lasting scars and reshaped the political landscape, all while we visit castles, cities, and battlegrounds where these historic clashes unfolded.
From Henry VIII to Queen Victoria, from the Jacobite uprisings to Ireland’s long struggle for independence, Dympna unpacks the centuries-long tension between royal power and local resistance. With wit, insight, and a treasure trove of fascinating facts, she is the perfect host for The Crown and the Clans.
Your Host
Each of our Small Ship Cruises is hosted by a master storyteller, chosen for their deep knowledge and passion. With the support of local experts, they bring each destination to life—sharing captivating stories, rich insights and fascinating trivia through every destination, sight and encounter.
Our 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.
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Important Notes
Pack your flexibility:
Aurora Expeditions operates in challenging environments, and in the spirit of small ship cruising, we encourage you to adopt a flexible and adventurous attitude when joining our voyages. This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond our control.
Fitness & mobility:
Your voyage offers great landings and walking opportunities. To make the most out of your landings, we do recommend that you are reasonably fit and healthy and can navigate uneven surfaces, steps and rural paths.
We highly recommend selecting the walking distance and activity level best suited to your fitness and mobility.
Choosing our ‘Your Choice’ shore excursions:
Our ‘Your Choice’ shore excursions listed in the itinerary are included. These must be reserved through our passenger portal at least 60 days prior to embarkation and cannot be amended after this time. If we do not receive your choices by this time, you will be allocated excursions. We will always do our best to provide you with your first preference of shore excursion; however, we may occasionally need to place you on an alternative excursion for operational reasons.
Refer to this itinerary as a guide, which is subject to change due to weather and sea conditions, government regulations, specified time slots and other conditions beyond our control.