British Isles Cruises
17 sailings from the UK in 2027–28, from £699 per person — see the deals.
Photos: Ian Chamberlain, Helmut Köhler · via Google Maps
British Isles cruises suit visitors keen to explore multiple countries across the North Sea and Irish coasts in a single voyage. This region combines cultural cities, historic landmarks and coastal charm across six nations.
Ports include Dublin and Cork in Ireland, Belfast, Holyhead and Kirkwall in the United Kingdom, and St Peter Port in Guernsey. You can also visit Douglas on the Isle of Man.
Continental destinations
The itinerary extends to continental Europe, with calls at Amsterdam and Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Zeebrugge in Belgium, and Le Havre and Cherbourg in France. Each port offers museums, historic sites and local attractions within reach of the waterfront.
British Isles cruise ports of call
15 ports — each with things to do on a port day, a map and the cruises calling there.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands · 8 things to do
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Belfast
United Kingdom · 8 things to do
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Cork
Ireland · 8 things to do
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Douglas
Isle of Man · 8 things to do
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Dublin
Ireland · 8 things to do
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Holyhead
United Kingdom · 8 things to do
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Rotterdam
Netherlands · 8 things to do
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St Peter Port
Guernsey · 8 things to do
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Zeebrugge
Belgium · 8 things to do
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Kirkwall
United Kingdom · 7 things to do
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Le Havre
France · 6 things to do
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Cherbourg
France · 4 things to do
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Greenock
United Kingdom · 4 things to do
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Lerwick
United Kingdom · 4 things to do
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Invergordon
United Kingdom · 3 things to do
Best time for a British Isles cruise
British Isles cruises mostly sail May to September.
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Cruise lines sailing to British Isles
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Current British Isles deals (17)
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Culture & Craic of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Southampton · 29 Apr 2027
from £799 pp · Interior Cabin
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Remote Isles of Scotland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 9 nights · from Newcastle · 18 May 2027
from £1,949 pp · Interior Cabin
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Remote Isles of Scotland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 6 nights · from Liverpool · 28 May 2027
from £1,799 pp · Ocean View
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Coastal Gems & Culture of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 9 nights · from Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) · 2 Jun 2027
from £1,149 pp · Interior Cabin
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Cultural Charm of Ireland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 6 nights · from Liverpool · 20 Jun 2027
from £1,949 pp · Ocean View
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Ireland’s Coastal Charms
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 10 nights · from Newcastle · 8 Jul 2027
from £1,499 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Isles of Scotland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 8 nights · from Liverpool · 19 Jul 2027
from £2,099 pp · Interior Cabin
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Wild Beauty of the Scottish Isles
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 7 nights · from Newcastle · 4 Aug 2027
from £999 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scenic Summertime Scottish Isles
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 10 nights · from Southampton · 8 Aug 2027
from £1,649 pp · Interior Cabin
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Coast of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Balmoral · 5 nights · from Southampton · 28 Aug 2027
from £849 pp · Interior Cabin
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Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Borealis · 5 nights · from Liverpool · 28 Aug 2027
from £1,249 pp · Ocean View
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Scenic Islands & Highlands of Scotland
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines · Bolette · 9 nights · from Newcastle · 2 Sep 2027
from £1,299 pp · Interior Cabin
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5 more British Isles cruises
Liverpool (2)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Scenic Isles & Lochs of Scotland | 27 May 2028 | 5 | Borealis | £749 | View ↗ |
| Coasts & Culture of Ireland | 1 Jun 2028 | 5 | Borealis | £699 | View ↗ |
Edinburgh (Rosyth / Leith) (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Coastal Beauty of Britain & Ireland | 14 Jun 2028 | 9 | Balmoral | £1,099 | View ↗ |
Newcastle (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Scenery & Wildlife of Scotland & Ireland | 2 May 2028 | 8 | Bolette | £999 | View ↗ |
Portsmouth (1)
| Cruise | Sails | Nights | Ship | From pp | |
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| Scenic Shores of Ireland | 27 May 2028 | 7 | Balmoral | £899 | View ↗ |











