Holyhead: all 11 tours and excursions for your cruise

Explore North Wales and delve into The British Royal Family’s connection to Wales. Joruney to Caernarfon Castle, mainland Wales and one of four UNESCO World Heritage sites in North Wales; The Castles & Town Walks of King Edward, your destination is Caernarfon Castle. The investiture of Charles, Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), took place in Caernarfon Castle on 1st July 1969. The ceremony formally presented the title of Prince of Wales to the 20-year-old Charles, eldest son...

Leaving Holyhead, travel across Anglesey to Beaumaris (meaning beautiful marsh), a delightful seaside town and home to Beaumaris Castle, the last of Edward I’s ‘Iron Ring’ of Castles constructed in Wales. Beaumaris CastleBeaumaris Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a great unfinished masterpiece. Construction of this immense fortress began in 1295 and its design is architecturally almost perfect. Its symmetrical concentric walls within walls had four robust lines of formidable...

Enjoy an unforgettable visit to Anglesey Spirit, the esteemed home of the oldest distillery company in Wales. The journey begins with a captivating exploration of the rich history of Anglesey Spirit, tracing its development over the years and highlighting the unique Welsh influences that have shaped their exceptional liqueurs. As part of this immersive experience, enjoy three complimentary liqueur tastings, each thoughtfully paired with exquisite locally made Welsh fudge. The adventure continues...

Discover the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn in Welsh) with its unparalleled beauty and vivid history, bestowed by ancestral Celtic, Roman, Viking and Medieval settlers.Departing from Holyhead, journey across the scenic island of Anglesey to the delightful seaside town of Beaumaris, home to the impressive Beaumaris Castle — the final and most technically sophisticated of Edward I’s ‘Iron Ring’ of castles. Though never completed, this UNESCO World Heritage Site stands...

This activity is conducted by Silversea Expedition Team and is depending on the weather and the sea condition of the day. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Team on board.   Note Please note: Activity level and duration of this activity are approximate. More specific information and logistics will be communicated by the Expedition Leader on board. This activity is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or guests who use a wheelchair. Guests...

Take the scenic journey across Anglesey and the Menai Strait to Caernarfon with its famous castle dating from 1283. Standing at the mouth of the Seiont River, the fortress with its unique polygonal towers, intimidating battlements and color-banded masonry dominates the walled town. Explore the historic and imposing Caernarfon Castle, built in 1283 by King Edward I to demonstrate his dominance over the native population of northern Wales. Visit inside the once impregnable castle and explore its...

Travel to Beaumaris, a captivating seaside town, with its mix of medieval, Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture and discover its historic landmarks.   Visit the Beaumaris Gaol, a Victorian prison constructed almost completely from Welsh slate and in an excellent state of preservation. Your visit to Beaumaris Gaol will give a fascinating insight into life within the prison walls in the 19th century. Inside the Gaol find many original features including a tread wheel used as one of...

Take this opportunity to travel on the world-famous Ffestiniog Railway, aboard a unique steam-hauled narrow-gauge train. Leaving Holyhead by road, cross the island of Anglesey with its landscapes of meadows, farmland and low-lying hills, and over the Menai Strait, via Caernarfon and south to Porthmadog, an attractive busy little town standing on an inlet of Tremadoc Bay. With fine views across the bay to the mountains of Snowdonia, Porthmadog was once a flourishing port, its prosperity built...

Take the scenic journey across Anglesey and the Menai Strait to Caernarfon with its famous castle dating from 1283. Standing at the mouth of the Seiont River, the fortress with its unique polygonal towers, intimidating battlements and colour-banded masonry dominates the walled town. Of the four castles in North Wales built by the order of Edward I, Caernarfon Castle is the most magnificent. The grandeur Caernarfon Castle displays signifies King Edward I’s intent that it should serve as...

Take a scenic journey across the isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait and head to Snowdonia National Park. In the foothills of Snowdonia, within the stunning Conwy Valley is Gwydir Castle. Famed for its peacocks and its ghosts, Gwydir is one of the finest, in-tact and most important Tudor houses in Wales. This enchanting Grade I listed castle is set in ten acres of historic gardens (also Grade I listed), complete with knot garden, fountains, and historic Cedars of Lebanon planted in 1625....

Take a scenic journey across the isle of Anglesey, over the Menai Strait and through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park to Plas Brondanw Gardens. Plas Brondanw was the family home of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, creator of the Italianate village Portmeirion. Although not as famous as Portmeirion, Plas Brondanw is considered the most beautiful and the best example of Sir Clough’s talent for landscape design. The property was given to Sir Clough by his father in 1902 and the main features...