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Celebrating 50 Years
SHANDON TRAVEL IS CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!
In 1974, Michael Doorley opened his very first Shandon Travel outlet on Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork, employing just one other travel agent. Over the next 50 years, Shandon Travel has expanded and opened additional locations in Bantry and Clonakilty, with a combined team of 20 dedicated to helping you plan your perfect holiday. Our HQ remains in Cork city centre, all under one roof on the Grand Parade (just opposite the English Market).
Why Choose Us?
Your holiday is important, and we want to make sure your money is wisely spent. Talk with one of our experienced travel planners for:
- One-stop travel shop.
- Stress-free planning.
- Save time.
- Helpful and experienced staff.
- Your money is secure (fully licensed and bonded).
- 100% Irish owned.
- Low deposits.
- Virtual easy payment plans (including via Revolut).
- We’ll get you home!
- Booked your flights? We can look after your accommodation and transfers.
Spread the cost of your holiday! Book with a deposit and pay the balance with interest-free instalments. Ask our travel experts for more information.
Meet The Team
Your Cruise Expert Team, Led by Ken
With cruise specialists in all shops as well as a dedicated Cruise Centre located in Cork city, we have all the expertise you need. An industry veteran, our cruise expert Ken has over 25 years of experience. He's cruised approximately 30 times, including in the Caribbean, South America, Canada, the United States, around the Mediterranean, to the Norwegian Fjords and more.
Ken's expertise and knowledge leading the Shandon Travel Cruise Team will ensure our clients have the best cruise experience from start to finish. You can book an appointment to speak with Ken in person, over the phone or via video chat. To get in touch, email us at cruise@shandontravel.ie, call 0818 300 205 or submit the enquiry form with any cruise holiday.
Want to keep up to date with Ken's latest news and special offers? Click here to sign up for our Cruise Centre mailing list. Follow The Cruise Centre on Facebook or Instagram.
easy family breaks: choose your ideal camping holiday
Fly, take the ferry or go car-free! We offer holidays to over 400 fantastic family campsites across Europe. Go to France, Spain, Italy, Croatia, Greece & more. Stay in comfortable accommodation with all mod cons. Go glamping for something exta. Choose from parks by beautiful beaches, with splashing good waterparks, close to nature or within day trips of the city.
Philip (pictured) heads up our Camping Holidays team, and has been with us for over 20 years. He's joined by Vicki and Suzanne, all of whom have experienced family holidays at a variety of campsites across Europe. They're here to advise you on the best options for your family, and how to get there- at the best price.
Keep up to date with the latest updates on Shandon Travel's Facebook or Instagram.
To get in touch with our Camping Holidays team, email camping@shandontravel.ie, or call 021 4272527 or 01 6965100.
AGED 18-35? OUR SAYIT TRAVEL TEAM ARE HERE TO HELP YOU EMBRACE THE WORLD.
Our SAYIT Travel team are our specialists in travel aimed at 18-35. Give back with a volunteer programme, or hop a flight with our great value special air fares. Full-time students can spend the summer in the USA with our J1 Student Visa, while our Camp USA programme is open to all suitable applicants 18-28, not just students.
Our SAYIT team is led by Anna, who has been with us for 15 years. Just back from a summer in San Diego, Eva is here to answer your J1 questions. Katie is our Camp USA specialist, having spent two summers as a camp counsellor in Michigan.
Keep up to date with the latest updates on SAYIT's Instagram and TikTok.
To get in touch with our SAYIT team, drop us an email at j1visa@sayit.ie, or call 021 4279190 or 01 2689775.
West Cork Travel, Clonakilty
Stop by our shop on Rossa Street to meet Rose (Manager), Caroline and Lynda. We offer expert advice on travel planning, family vacations, and cruises. Whether you prefer to visit in person, email us, give us a call, or book a virtual appointment, we're here to help!
- Follow our Clon team on Facebook for the latest news.
- 15 Rossa Street, Clonakilty, P85 H990
- (023) 8833220
- clonakilty@shandontravel.ie
West Cork Travel, Bantry
Visit Dianne (Manager), Nicola & Clare in Bantry for experienced advice on everything from family holidays to cruises. Let us take the stress away from travel planning. Call into our shop on New Street, email, call or book a virtual appointment to get started.
- Follow the Bantry team on Facebook for the latest updates.
- New Street, Bantry, P75 RH67
- 027 50341
- bantry@shandontravel.ie
Having opened with just 2 staff in 1974, this year Shandon Travel turns 50! Read our blog to learn more about who we are.
The SHANDON TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
From solo cruises to family adventures, honeymoons to reunions- each of our team of travel experts is skilled and experienced in finding just the right deal. Our team prides ourselves on bringing the best holiday options to our customers, with decades of gathered expertise.
We're now organising family holidays for parents and kids whose grandparents who booked their own first holidays with us! We've helped a generation or more experience a summer abroad, backpacking, railing, sailing, meeting new people and gaining memorable new experiences. We've sailed maiden voyages and driven across continents. We've even organised honeymoons for clients whose parents took theirs with us too.
The popular destinations and trends may have changed a little over the last 50 years, but one thing is the same: our commitment to finding you the best travel deals, and our support on your travels.
An independent, Irish-owned company, we serve the whole country from our offices in Cork City, Clonakilty and Bantry. Speak with one of our travel experts about starting your next journey.
- Main office: 021 4277094, 01 6965135 or info@shandontravel.ie
- The Cruise Centre: 021 4935806, 0818 300205 or cruise@shandontravel.ie
- Family Camping Centre: 021 4272527, 01 6965100 or camping@shandontravel.ie
- Golf Holidays Specialist: golf@shandontravel.ie
- Sports Tickets and VIP Hospitality Events: sports@shandontravel.ie
As part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, we're bringing you a round-up of the destinations our staff have been to! Click the link to take a look.
Call our travel hotline for expert advice or to book your trip.
