*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Shore & Land Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise or Alaska Cruisetour and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore & Land Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.
Blarney Castle & Woolen Mill Shop - CK01
The Blarney Castle is 3rd to have been erected on site & was built nearly 600 years ago by Cormac MacCarthy. A footpath leads from entrance gateway thru a belt of trees & stream forms setting for stroll towards the castle keep. There you start the climb up steep, stone spiral staircase to top where Blarney Stone is situated. Enjoy views of Irish countryside, Blarney House & Blarney village. Note: must walk approx 300 yds from bus park. Walking at Castle is at guest's discretion but 0.35 mile is required over various surfaces & steps. To reach Blarney Stone (optional), steep winding stone staircase & tight passageway with approx 100 steps. Drive to Blarney Castle is approx 1 hr each way.
The Blarney Castle which you visit today is the third to have been erected on the site and was built nearly six hundred years ago by one of Ireland's greatest chieftains, Cormac MacCarthy. It has been attracting attention ever since. Millions of visitors have flocked to Blarney, making it a world landmark and one of Ireland's greatest treasures. That might have something to do with the Blarney Stone, the legendary Stone of Eloquence, found at the top of the Tower. Kiss it and you'll never again be lost for words. Everyone from Sir Walter Scott to a host of American presidents, world leaders, and international entertainers has been eager to take advantage.
A footpath leads you from the entrance gateway through a belt of trees and the accompanying stream forms the setting for a delightful stroll towards the towering castle keep. There you can start the climb up the steep, stone spiral staircase to the top where the world famous Blarney Stone is situated high up in the battlements of the castle. From there you can enjoy the spectacular views of the lush green Irish countryside, Blarney House and the village of Blarney.
Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 300 yards from the bus park in Blarney. Walking at the Blarney Castle is at the guest's discretion but a minimum of 0.35 mile is required over various surfaces and numerous steps. To reach the Blarney Stone (optional), there is a steep winding stone staircase and tight passageway with approximately 100 steps. Those with a fear of heights may wish to concede kissing the stone. Tour sequence and departure times may be altered to avoid congestion. The drive to Blarney Castle is approximately 1 hour each way, dependent upon traffic congestion.
