Join Fr. Kaim on an amazing 16 day pilgrimage to breathtaking & sacred sites in 5 countries as we travel on a Princess ocean going cruise ship. We will visit England (including many sites in London), Scotland, France & Ireland. Some of the highlights include the Shrine of St. Therese in Lisieux, France – Book of Kells & the Guinness Factory in Dublin – Down Patrick where St. Patrick and St. Brigid of Ireland are buried and more! Daily Mass will be offered.
Cost: Price starts at $4999 per person double occupancy inside cabin. We have a limited number of cabins at this price. Until deposit is received, prices are subject to change. Please register today! Early Bird special: $100 off per person if deposit paid and registered before 2/1/25.
This price includes:
12 nights on the Majestic Princess Cruise Ship
2 nights in London
All tours mentioned above
All taxes and gratuities for hotels, tours, guides and drivers (but not the cruise)
A guide with you the entire trip starting in London
Mass and spiritual devotions daily
Breakfast daily
Lunches and dinners as mentioned above
Not included:
Airfare (look for group airfare summer 2025)
Gratuities on board the ship
Meals off the ship and optional tours
Spots are limited. A $600 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration. Final payment due by January 1, 2026.
Need info on other cabin categories? Email: heather.stellamaristours@gmail.com
Need info on travel insurance or have more questions? Email: marcie.stellamaristours@gmail.com
Tentative Itinerary
Monday, June 1
Flight to London. More information on optional group flight coming in the summer of 2025.
Tuesday, June 2
Welcome to London, England! Catch the hotel shuttle from the airport. Mass and a group welcome dinner! Overnight London.
Wednesday, June 3
Breakfast and Mass at the hotel then ride our coach to Southampton, England to board the Majestic Princess cruise ship, our home for the next 12 days. Take your time exploring the ship and all it has to offer! Lunch and dinner onboard.
Thursday, June 4 - Portland, England
Today is a free day to explore! Portland is the southern point of the UK’s Jurassic Coast. Highlights include the Jurassic Coast, Portland Castle, Castletown D-Day Centre. When we get closer to cruising we’ll provide you with options. Mass and all meals onboard our beautiful ship!
Friday, June 5
Our first day at Sea! Mass and talk on the Saints of Ireland by Fr. Kaim.
Saturday, June 6 - Cork, Ireland
Today is another day to choose how you what you would like to do. The countryside is full of rich farmlands and river valleys but the city of Cork is a grand metropolis dating back to the 7th Century. The most popular excursion here is to visit the Blarney Castle, they say if you kiss the Blarney Stone you’ll be gifted with the gift of gab. Other highlights include St Anne’s Church, Red Abbey, The Merchants Quay or St Patrick’s Bridge. Mass and all meals onboard.
Sunday, June 7 - Dublin, Ireland
After breakfast onboard we’ll catch our coach to Dublin. Included sites during the day: Whitefriar Street Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel where St. Valentine is buried! Celebrate Mass here with optional wedding vow renewals for our copules. We will also enjoy a tour by one of the friars before heading to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College and to see the Book of Kells. Our last stop will be to the Guinness Factory for a tour. During the day there will be time for shopping and exploring! Lunch on your own in Dublin. Catch our coach back to the ship for dinner.
Monday, June 8. Belfast, N. Ireland
Another exciting day of touring together. After breakfast we’ll catch our coach to Downpatrick and the tombs of St. Patrick, St. Brigid and St. Colmcille and celebrate Mass. Afterwards we’ll head to the city center for shops and cafes galore. Spend time here on your own before heading back to the ship. If you prefer to head straight back to the ship, the bus will take you there after Mass. Dinner onboard tonight.
Tuesday, June 9. Glasgow, Scotland
Another day to explore on your own or pre-arrange an excursion. The ship docks in Greenock, Scotland but heading into Glasgow is a must. In Glasgow there’s a complete medieval cathedral with the tomb of St. Mungo. Just down the road you find a great art gallery and you can visit the Merchant City along Byers Rd in the West End, or go down Buchanan St, one of the city’s principal shopping areas. We will offer optional excursions. Mass and meals onboard.
Wednesday, June 10
Today is a day for rest, we are at sea! Mass and a talk by Fr Kaim!
Thursday, June 11. Orkney Islands, Kirkwall, Scotland
Over 70 islands in this chain provide the opportunity to see stunning landscapes of sea cliffs and white sand beaches. If birds are a passion, many are drawn to these islands for the myriad of sea birds. Finally, these islands are home to Europe’s greatest concentration of prehistoric sites like the Ring of Bridget and Skara Brae. Explore on your own, or select an excursion from recommendations we’ll provide later. Mass onboard.
Friday, June 12. Edinburgh, Scotland
The capital of Scotland, it’s the social and cultural highlight of Scotland. Visit some of the city’s highlights from The Scotch Whisky Heritage Center, to Edinburgh Castle which houses the Scottish Crown Jewels. We will offer optional excursions down the road. Mass onboard.
Saturday, June 13
Another day at sea to take part in fun onboard activities! Mass and talk about the Beloved Little Flower (St. Therese) by Fr Kaim.
Sunday, June 14. Le Havre, Paris
Today is the highlight of the trip! After breakfast onboard we head to Lisieux, France by luxury coach bus. We’ll visit the Shrine of The Little Flower and celebrate Mass. Next we’ll visit her tomb and childhood home. There is a fabulous gift shop to explore. From Lisieux we travel to Caen to visit a breathtaking Abbey then head back to our ship. Dinner on board.
Monday, June 15. London, England
Today we disembark and head to the best sites London has to offer! We will visit Tyburn Tree and Speakers’ Corner, St. Thomas More’s Tomb, The Cathedral and more. Lunch will be on your own in a fun area of London. Although we can’t see everything today, we will drive by many other sites for pictures such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, London Bridge, etc. Overnight London.
Tuesday, June 16
Today after Mass and breakfast at our hotel we will sadly say our goodbyes to head to the airport for flights back to the USA!
