British Isles Cruise

Day 1 - Southampton

Arrive: Mon 09 July 2029 / Depart: Mon 09 July 2029 at 16:00

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - Ringaskiddy (for Cork)

Arrive: Wed 11 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 11 July 2029 at 19:00

Ringaskiddy is a village in County Cork, Ireland. It is located on the western side of Cork Harbour, south of Cobh, and is 15 kilometres from Cork city, to which it is connected by the N28 road. The village is a port with passenger ferry services to France. A ferry service to Swansea in Wales closed in 2012.

Day 4 - Waterford, Ireland

Arrive: Thu 12 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 12 July 2029 at 18:00

Waterford, a seaport in southeast Ireland, is the country’s oldest city. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D. and parts of its ancient walled core remain. Within Reginald’s Tower, a circa-1003 fortification, the Waterford Museum of Treasures displays local archaeological finds. Famed glass manufacturer Waterford Crystal began here in 1783. Today the company’s facility near the historic district offers factory tours

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Liverpool

Arrive: Sat 14 July 2029 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 14 July 2029 at 19:00

If you’re looking for a place in Northern England that is the most reminiscent of the exciting city of London, then Liverpool is your answer. Full of history and culture, Liverpool is second only to London for the highest number of museums, theaters, and art galleries in England. But Liverpool isn’t just an alternative to London. Liverpool has an energy and vibe all its own. Liverpool has a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites and was even named the European Capital of Culture in 2008. Beyond the monuments, you’ll find beloved soccer teams like Liverpool FC and Everton FC. (Don’t forget it’s football, not soccer, in England!) Clubs pay homage to one of Liverpool’s most famous exports, the Beatles. European cruise passengers sailing to Liverpool dock right in the city center and can spend the day learning more about the city where the Beatles got their start, touring old English heritage sites, and walking along the historic waterfront.

Day 7 - Belfast

Arrive: Sun 15 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 15 July 2029 at 18:00

Founded in the 17th century, the city was one of the world's leading industrial names, home to Harland and Wolff - the shipbuilders who built the ill-fated Titanic. Despite its more recent political troubles, Belfast is today an alluring destination. Amidst its majestic Victorian buildings, shop in stylish boutiques, sip a Guinness, or take a scenic stroll in Barnett Demesne park. The city's centrepiece is the City Hall, completed in 1906, with its domed roof and grand Italian marble staircase. Must-sees include the Crown Bar. Owned by the National Trust, it's still a vibrant drinking venue, with an amazingly rich and ornate interior of brightly coloured tiles, carvings, stained and etched glass, period gas lighting and cosy snugs.

Day 8 - Greenock

Arrive: Mon 16 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Mon 16 July 2029 at 18:00

Glasgow is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland's western Lowlands. It's famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th–20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Today it's a national cultural hub, home to institutions including the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and National Theatre of Scotland, as well as acclaimed museums and a thriving music scene

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - Kirkwall

Arrive: Wed 18 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 18 July 2029 at 19:00

The 70 or so Orkney Islands lie at the north west tip of Scotland, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the North Sea. Kirkwall, the capital of the archipelago, is a Viking town founded in 1035 by Earl Rognvald Brusason. You’ll find that the original ancient Norse town has been beautifully preserved and provides an intriguing place to while away your time.

Day 11 - Invergordon

Arrive: Thu 19 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Thu 19 July 2029 at 18:00

From the tiny port of Invergordon, the beautiful Scottish Highlands are yours to explore. Perhaps youll visit the nearby city of Inverness or try to catch a glimpse of the elusive monster in Loch Ness.

Day 12 - Aberdeen

Arrive: Fri 20 July 2029 at 04:15 / Depart: Fri 20 July 2029 at 18:00

Day 13 - Edinburgh

Arrive: Sat 21 July 2029 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 21 July 2029 at 18:00

This handsome capital has an eclectic mix of medieval and Georgian architecture. One of the city’s most obvious attractions is Edinburgh Castle, first founded in the 7th century. It’s still the headquarters for several of the British Army’s Scottish regiments and, at noon each day, the sound of a cannon fired from the castle’s battlements reverberates throughout the city. The castle sits at one end of the Royal Mile with the Palace of Holyroodhouse at the other. Founded as a monastery in 1128, Holyroodhouse is the official Scottish residence of Queen Elizabeth II.

Day 14 - Newcastle, UK

Arrive: Sun 22 July 2029 at 08:00

Over the past 10 years Newcastle has transformed itself into a first-class European city. As well as excellent shopping, superb restaurants and waterfront bars and galleries, it boasts beautiful historic architecture, museums and some unique pieces of sculpture, including the famous landmark The Angel of the North, created by Antony Gormley – which is situated just south of the city.

Day 15 - Newcastle, UK

Depart: Mon 23 July 2029 at 19:00

Over the past 10 years Newcastle has transformed itself into a first-class European city. As well as excellent shopping, superb restaurants and waterfront bars and galleries, it boasts beautiful historic architecture, museums and some unique pieces of sculpture, including the famous landmark The Angel of the North, created by Antony Gormley – which is situated just south of the city.

Day 16 - At Sea

Day 17 - Southampton

Arrive: Wed 25 July 2029 at 06:30 / Depart: Wed 25 July 2029

The city center is a charming mix of old city walls and a large modern shopping centre. With multiple restaurants, museums, cinemas and theatres there is plenty to be explored. Time spent at embarkation and disembarkation ports may be limited which may restrict availability of shore excursions.