Cruises from Ireland generally entail flying to an originating point in Britain, the US or the Far East. Unusually, CTC cruises from Joe Walsh Tours (01 662 2222) have four pick ups in Dublin this summer, including two 14 night cruises to the Mediterranean and two eight night cruises. Prices for eight nights from £599 and 14 nights from £729. Cruiseworld on 01 456 7311 can supply brochures for most cruise lines.