With no flying involved, and every comfort at your fingertips, cruising is one of the best ways to visit the notable cities, famous historic sites, and areas of natural beauty dotted around Britain and Ireland.
The British Isles offer haunting, crumbling castles, magnificent palaces, charming country mansions, world-class museums boasting some of the world's most amazing art and historical artefacts, beautiful gardens, and cosmopolitan cities. A British Isles cruise offers the opportunity to tour famous cities like London, Dublin, Edinburgh and Glasgow, sail in to Invergordon, the gateway to the legendary Loch Ness, and cruise along the glorious beauty of Scotland's western coast and islands. Across the Irish Sea, bask in the warmth of the famous Irish hospitality, admire the colourful houses overlooking the sea at Cobh, explore Giant's Causeway, and so much more.
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CRUISE THE BRITISH ISLES WITH...
Azamara Club Cruises
With longer stays, more overnights, and night touring, truly immerse yourself in destinations with Azamara. Enjoy an intimate, convivial ambiance & greater access to smaller ports onboard award-winning boutique-style small ships, home to just 686 guests
Crystal Cruises
For over 25 years, Crystal have been leading the way in redefining luxury cruising, introducing innovative features ahead of the curve, taking guests to exciting destinations in style, & delivering the highest standards of personalised service; the difference is Crystal clear!
Cunard
An impressive, incomparable heritage, and its acclaimed White Star Service, Cunard is synonymous with elegance and tradition, proudly continuing its legacy of grand, stylish cruising at its most iconic
Disney Cruise Line
Add a little touch of Disney magic to your cruise, and bibbidy-bobbidy-boo, you've got a fun-filled family holiday on the seas, complete with your favourite characters from Disney, great entertainment for all the family, and memories you'll treasure forever
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines pride themselves on the attentive personal service, friendly crews, exceptional food, and stunning itineraries from the widest range of UK ports onboard their delightful, smaller-sized ships, offering an intimate atmosphere.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Whether you're looking for outstanding luxury or an unforgettable expedition, discover far-flung countries in-depth and come eye to eye with exotic species on a Hapag-Lloyd cruise, whose style and flair comes second to none, offering exclusivity & memorable experiences
Holland America Line
Cruises with Holland America are popular with families, couples, and singles alike, with plenty of facilities onboard for all pursuits and interests. Holland America boast luxurious, spacious accommodation, and offer fine cuisine and exceptional services.
Oceania Cruises
Destination-rich itineraries, a country-club atmosphere, and a reputation for the finest cuisine at sea are the hallmarks of Oceania Cruises, which offer a refined and immersive experience onboard their elegant boutique cruises
P & O Cruises
Britain's most famous cruise line, P&O have built up a reputation for their family-friendly (and adult-friendly) cruises, their culinary heroes, their Strictly extravaganzas, and their perfect combinations of tradition, expertise and legacy with modern, innovative cruising
Ponant
Experienced a refined, exclusive nautical adventure with Ponant, exploring truly stunning destinations on their sublime yachts or traditional sailing ship - their intimate and chic ships offer elegant cruising and excellent access to smaller ports, away from the crowds
Princess Cruises
Offering the perfect combination of traditional and modern cruising, informal and formal, great for families and older couples alike. Boasting dazzling entertainment - including Movies under the Stars, a wide range of activities, and some fantastic exotic itineraries
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Regent have upped the ante with luxury cruising, boasting the world's most luxurious fleet, with charm, elegance and style in abundance. A Regent cruise is a sumptuous, decadent experience where every wish, every whim is catered for - and it's all included
Royal Caribbean
Packed with plenty of 'WOW!' factor, there's never a dull moment onboard these floating resorts, renowned for their dynamic and innovative activities and entertainment, from Broadway favourites to the classic Flow Rider and dodgems,
Saga Cruises
For the discerning over-50s, Saga offer a relaxed and comfort cruise onboard small ships able to access lesser-known ports and out-of-the-way harbours other, larger, ships simply can't. Plus outstanding service, a range of dining options, and comfortable accommodation
Scenic Ocean Cruises
Coming in 2018: the world’s first discovery yacht, a new revolution in ocean cruising. Bringing the opulence and refinement of Scenic’s river vessels, along with Scenic's innovative use of technology, to the seas, this is an entirely new way to discover the world
Seabourn
From the moment you step onboard Seabourn, greeted by chilled champagne, you'll enjoy distinctive, luxury cruising onboard an intimate ship, savouring the finest gourmet cuisine and the highest standards of personalised service
Sea Cloud Cruises
Experience nautical tradition, a touch of glamour, an intimate atmosphere, a relaxed dining experience and culinary delights, magnificent islands, spectacular ruins, and beautiful destinations, on an exclusive cruise under great, white sails on a classic windjammer
Silversea
Exceptional Silversea: exceptional destinations, more visited than any other cruise line, exceptional service, with personal butlers and a staff to guest ratio of nearly one to one, indulge yourself in exclusivity and lavish surroundings onboard intimate, ultra-luxury ships
Swan Hellenic
'See what others don't' with Swan Hellenic, the legacy cruise line with an impressive heritage of pioneering cultural cruising dating back over 70 years. After the original Swan Hellenic sadly collapsed in 2017, it's being revived for 2021 and the 21st century, combining state-of-the-art technology and a modern finish with the iconic brand's core values that made it a firm favourite for its guests.
Windstar
Graceful yachts and elegant tall ships will take you away from the crowds and into a more intimate atmosphere and smaller, quirkier ports. Enjoy a sense of adventure as you kayak, snorkel, windsurf and even waterskii from the fully-equipped watersports platform
