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Best British Isles Cruises 2026

British Isles cruises explore England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Castles, cliffs, whisky distilleries, and rich history across the Celtic nations.

Price Range
€1,200 - €4,000
Duration
7-day
Ports
6+
Climate
Cool and rainy

Live Availability

Current British Isles cruises in our catalog: 171 upcoming departures across 112 itineraries, from €467 — typical lengths 5 days, 6 days, 8 days.

Upcoming Sailings
171
Unique Itineraries
112
Prices From
€467
Next Departure
August 29, 2026

Ships on these itineraries: Arcadia, Aurora, Azamara Journey, Azamara Quest, Costa Favolosa, Cunard - Queen Victoria, Eclipse, Explora Iv

Popular British Isles Ports

London (Southampton)
Edinburgh
Dublin
Belfast
Liverpool
Cork

Why Cruise to British Isles

Scottish Highlands

Irish landscapes

Historic castles

Whisky distilleries

Literary heritage

Best Months to Visit

May
June
July
August
September

Climate

Cool and rainy, 50-65°F, best May-September

Popular Activities in British Isles

Castle tours
Whisky tasting
Hiking
Historical sites
Cultural experiences

How to Get the Best Deal on a British Isles Cruise

British Isles cruises start from €1,200 - €4,000, with itineraries ranging from 7-day to 14-day. Most routes call at London (Southampton), Edinburgh, Dublin — compare live prices across all cruise lines to find the best rate before you book.

The best months to cruise to British Isles are May, June, July, when cool and rainy conditions make for ideal sailing. Popular shore activities include Castle tours, Whisky tasting, Hiking. Set a price alert to catch the lowest fares as soon as they drop.

Common departure ports for British Isles itineraries are Amsterdam.

Cruise Lines Sailing to British Isles

MSC Cruises
31 sailings
PONANT
16 sailings
Azamara
13 sailings
Norwegian Cruise Line
13 sailings
Oceania Cruises
11 sailings
Holland America
8 sailings
Regent Seven Seas
8 sailings
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
7 sailings
Seabourn Cruise Line
7 sailings
Explora Journeys
6 sailings
Seadream
6 sailings
Plantours Cruises
4 sailings
Celebrity Cruises
3 sailings
Costa Cruises
3 sailings

Departure Ports for British Isles

From Southampton
51 sailings
From Amsterdam
3 sailings
From Copenhagen
3 sailings
From Lisbon
3 sailings

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