Half Day Shore Tour from Cork: Jameson Distillery (Back for Lunch)
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Overview
Sample Ireland's famous Jameson Whiskey at Midleton Distillery in the emerald green countryside of Cork.
We'll collect you dockside at 09:15 and have you back in time for lunch on your cruise ship.
This tour includes one hour and thirty minutes at the distillery and your entrance fee is included in the price of this tour.
A great option for those wishing to sample an Irish icon in just a few hours on shore - and don't forget the distillery store for wonderful souvenirs and rare whiskey bottling. A great way to stock up on gifts or add something nice to your own collection.
Please see below for detailed itinerary.
Arrivals confirmed by cruise lines and / or Cork Port Authority so far:
3 Apr 2026 – Viking Vela
7 Apr 2026 – Viking Neptune
13 Apr 2026 - AIDAluna
15 Apr 2026 – Viking Neptune
18 Apr 2026 - Ambience
19 Apr 2026 – Majestic Princess
24 Apr 2026 – Ambition
30 Apr 2026 - Majestic Princess
05 May 2026 - Seabourn Ovation
10 May 2026 – Viking Sky
11 May 2026 – Celebrity Eclipse
12 May 2026 – Nieuw Statendam
12 May 2026 – MSC Preziosa
13 May 2026 – Majestic Princess
13 May 2026 - Spirit of Adventure
19 May 2026 – AIDAsol
20 May 2026 - Balmoral
22 May 2026 - Ambience
23 May 2026 - Deutschland
23 May 2026 – Norwegian Sky
24 May 2026 – Majestic Princess
27 May 2026 - Arcadia
28 May 2026 – Viking Sky
31 May 2026 - Norwegian Sky
02 Jun 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
02 Jun 2026 - Bolette
04 Jun 2026 - Celebrity Silhouette
04 Jun 2026 - Insignia
4 Jun 2026 – Viking Vela
5 Jun 2026 – Norwegian Sky
5 Jun 2026 – Carnival Legend
6 Jun 2026 – Majestic Princess
7 Jun 2026 – Viking Sky
7 June 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
8 Jun 2026 - MSC Virtuosa
9 Jun 2026 – Norwegian Sky
9 Jun 2026 – Viking Saturn
10 Jun 2026 – Oceania Marina
10 Jun 2026 - Nieuw Statendam
12 Jun 2026 – Viking Vela
16 Jun 2026 - Star Pride
17 Jun 2026 – Oceania Vista
17 Jun 2026 – Viking Saturn
19 Jun 2026 - Queen Anne
20 Jun 2026 - Crown Princess
21 Jun 2026 – Viking Mira
26 Jun 2026 – Norwegian Sky
26 Jun 2026 - Ambition Ambassador Cruises
30 Jun 2026 - Seabourn Ovation
30 Jun 2026 - Seven Seas Grandeur
30 Jun 2026 – Norwegian Sky
5 Jul 2026 - Britannia
7 Jul 2026 – Celebrity Eclipse
10 Jul 2026 – AIDAbella
11 Jul 2026 – Viking Jupiter
12 Jul 2026 - Ambience
12 Jul 2026 – Majestic Princess
14 Jul 2026 - Fred Olsen Borealis
15 Jul 2026 - Silver Spirit
16 Jul 2026 - Mein Schiff 2
16 Jul 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
16 Jul 2026 – Viking Saturn
17 Jul 2026 - Norwegian Sky
18 Jul 2026 – Viking Vela
20 Jul 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
21 Jul 2026 - AIDAsol
22 Jul 2026 – Viking Mira
22 Jul 2026 - Nieuw Statendam
23 Jul 2026 - Majestic Princess
25 Jul 2026 – Viking Saturn
25 Jul 2026 - Aurora
28 Jul 2026 - Seabourn Ovation
29 Jul 2026 - Crystal Serenity
31 Jul 2026 - Mein Schiff 3
2 Aug 2026 - Carnival Legend
2 Aug 2026 – Viking Sky
2 Aug 2026 – Carnival Legend
3 Aug 2026 - Spirit of Adventure
4 Aug 2026 – Celebrity Eclipse
7 Aug 2026 - Queen Anne
7 Aug 2026 - MS Vista
7 Aug 2026 – Norwegian Sky
7 Aug 2026 – Oceania Vista
9 Aug 2026 - Seven Seas Voyager
10 Aug 2026 - Azamara Quest
11 Aug 2026 – Majestic Princess
13 Aug 2026 - Oceania Insignia
15 Aug 2026 - Artania
15 Aug 2026 – Norwegian Sky
15 Aug 2026 - Star Legend
17 Aug 2026 – Majestic Princess
19 Aug 2026 - Arcadia
22 Aug 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
22 Aug 2026 – Viking Sky
22 Aug 2026 – Carnival Legend
25 Aug 2026 - Sapphire Princess
28 Aug 2026 - Spirit of Discovery
28 Aug 2026 – Viking Saturn
28 Aug 2026 – Majestic Princess
30 Aug 2026 - Seven Seas Voyager
30 Aug 2026 – Viking Sky
31 Aug 2026 - Sky Princess
31 Aug 2026 – Oceania Vista
02 sep 2026 – Oceania Marina
1 Sep 2026 – AIDAsol
2 Sep 2026 - MS Marina
2 Sep 2026 – Nieuw Statendam
4 Sep 2026 - Borealis
4 Sep 2026 – Viking Jupiter
5 Sep 2026 – Viking Saturn
5 Sep 2026 – MSC Preziosa
7 Sep 2026 - Ambience
8 Sep 2026 - Spirit of Adventure
8 Sep 2026 - Explora 1
9 Sep 2026 - Majestic Princess
10 Sep 2026 – Viking Vela
11 Sept 2026 - Borealis
12 Sep 2026 - Disney Dream
13 Sep 2026 - Spirit of Adventure
13 Sep 2026 – Viking Jupiter
14 Sep 2026 - World Voyager
16 Sep 2026 - Silver Dawn
17 Sep 2026 – Oceania Marina
18 Sep 2026 – Viking Vela
21 Sep 2026 - Majestic Princess
22 Sep 2026 – Viking Mira
24 Sep 2026 - Seven Seas Grandeur
25 Sep 2026 – Viking Saturn
29 Sep 2026 - World Voyager
30 Sep 2026 - Virtuosa
2 Oct 2026 - Majestic Princess
14 Oct 2026 - Ambition
15 Oct 2026 – Norwegian Sun
16 Oct 2026 - Virtuosa
If you do not see a tour scheduled for the ship and date you are traveling upon - please contact us - and we may decide to schedule a tour if there is likely to be enough demand.
With a free cancellation option up to 24 hours before departure you can book with confidence. Lock in your seats (any date for spring / summer 2026) at the early bird rate today.
Pick-up Points
We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 08:45 for departure at 09:15. Where your ship docks later than 08:45 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. - Cobh (Cork) Cruise Ship Terminal
We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 08:45 for departure at 09:15. Where your ship docks later than 08:45 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences. - Ringaskiddy Cruise Ship Terminal
Itinerary
Tour Begins At Cobh Cruise Terminal
Look forward to a morning touring through the Irish countryside to one of Ireland's iconic distilleries
Simply exit the ship, turn right, and look for our guide stationed by the pedestrian gate. We begin gathering guests at 08:45, aiming for a 09:15 departure.
We'll soon be on our way and get you to Jameson Whiskey Distillery at Midleton before the crowds.
Step into the heart of Irish whiskey history at the world-renowned Midleton Distillery. This fully hosted journey brings centuries of heritage to life, offering an insider’s look at the craft, the characters, and the "field-to-glass" process behind seven of the world's most iconic whiskey brands.
What to Expect
The Guided Journey: Join a friendly brand ambassador for a walk through the original distillery buildings and atmospheric warehouses.
Heritage & Craft: Discover the stories of the hardworking people who perfected the distilling process and learn exactly how your favorite spirits go from the barley fields to the bottle.
The Tasting Room: No visit is complete without a sample! Enjoy a professional, guided comparative tasting of three legendary whiskeys, followed by a signature Jameson drink to round out the experience.
Experience Highlights
Duration: 75-minute fully guided tour.
Cinematic Intro: Start with a short film detailing the distillery's rich history.
Behind the Scenes: Exclusive access to historic distillery buildings and maturing warehouses.
The Whiskey: Includes a comparative tasting of 3 whiskeys + a Jameson drink.
Your EUR 23.00 entrance is included.
Depart Midleton at 11:30 approx.
Return in time for lunch
We'll have you back dockside in good time for lunch.
Look forward to delicious food and refreshments back on board your cruise ship and maybe a little nap after your Irish day drinking adventure at Jameson distillery!
Thank you for choosing Paddywagon Tours - it's our pleasure to count you amongst our guests!
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Free Cancellation
With a free cancellation option up to 24 hours before departure you can book with confidence. Lock in your seats (any date for spring / summer 2026) at the early bird rate today.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour's start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour's start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the local time in Ireland.
This tour is exclusively in English.