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Castles and kingdoms, dramatic shorelines and highlands, natural beauty and stunning landscapes, myths and legends and majestic cities. All await as you voyage from one scenic port to the next on a cruise around the British Isles. Capture the magic of times past and current trends as you uncover quintessential UK experiences when you take to the shores to explore familiar and new destinations.  

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6 Days London to London

Operator: Virgin Voyages

From 1,517

15 Days London to Bergen

Operator: Viking Cruises

From 10,192
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13 Days Edinburgh to Dublin

Operator: Azamara Cruises

From 3,063
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10 Days Dublin to Glasgow

Operator: Ponant

From 9,745
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Ponant
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores,...more venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Luxury Expeditions
Fleet Size:13
Oceania
You can sail to the far corners of the globe on Oceania's small, luxurious ships, but you’ll always feel like you’re coming home to family. From the moment...more you step on board, you’ll feel cared for and cared about because our dedication to service comes from the heart. Our ships radiate warmth and character among their true elegance. All boast exquisite appointments and details one would only expect to find in a luxurious, private estate. With up to six open-seating, gourmet restaurants to choose from, dining is a central highlight of the Oceania Cruises experience and guests may dine when, where and with whom they wish.
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Budget:Luxury
Known For:Finest Cuisine at Sea
Fleet Size:7
Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten Group is the world’s leading adventure travel group, offering unique small-ship and land-based adventures from pole to pole – and anywhere...more in between. We take our guests to the most spectacular areas on the planet, offering a mix of pristine wilderness and visits to genuine local communities.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Norway Coastal Cruises
Fleet Size:15

Discover Highlights to discover on a cruise circumnavigating the British Isles

Witness the Mystery of Stonehenge

Witness the Mystery of Stonehenge

Day trip through scenic southern England's countryside to Stonehenge to explore the magic and mystery of this impressive circle of stones.

Beatles Mania, Liverpool

Beatles Mania, Liverpool

Follow in the footsteps of Liverpool’s famous sons from Penny Lane to Strawberry Field, the Cavern and the exhibits at the Beatles Story.

Highland Castles and Loch Ness

Highland Castles and Loch Ness

Visit Scotland's medieval Highland castles and relive times past before you explore renowned Loch Ness, with your eyes peeled to sight Nessie.

Cobh Sea Safari, Cork

Cobh Sea Safari, Cork

Don your life vest to explore the picturesque and historic coastline from Cobh to Kinsale on a rigid inflatable boat. Witness seal colonies and bottlenose dolphins and visit the last port of the Titanic.

Scenic Snowdonia, Holyhead

Scenic Snowdonia, Holyhead

Explore Snowdonia National Park by coach tour or on a hiking trip to witness some of Wales’ most spectacular scenery, from Lake Llyn Padarn to Mount Snowdon and many other jagged mountain peaks.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their UK cruises

Great cruise   , SA, Australia, Aug 2023
Had a wonderful time on the Viking Mars cruising around the British Isles. The weather was perfect, it only rained on our last day (in Bergen). Our favourite stop was Invergorden where we cruised Loch Ness, walked around Urquhart Castle (which was the only Highland castle to hold out against the English), then we visited the standing stones at Craigh ...read more na Dun (famous in the Outlander series), then onto the site of the Culloden battlefield. Thanks to Jemma for all her hard work in looking after and helping with our booking. We’ve booked another cruise through Global Journeys and are looking forward to cruising the Seine next year.
Viking Cruise   , Queensland, Australia, Jul 2023
Absolutely wonderful trip. Everything was never any trouble for the staff and crew. Everything from the shore excursions to the wonderful food and service were great. Friendly staff who helped in any way they could. I had my luggage misplaced by my airline between Rome and London and Viking went out of their way to help me in any way they could from ...read more tracking my luggage to give me a $150 on board credit even though it was not their fault. I think this is a great case of customer relations. I would have no hesitation in recommending Viking to any one wanting a wonderful trip.
Into the midnight shun   , NSW, Australia, Jul 2023
Recently returned from a Viking Cruise along the coast of Norway, Scottish Islands of Shetland and Orkney, Edinburgh and into London. The trip was amazing and well worth the experience. We once again booked the trip through Global as we have previously used their services. All the arrangements went without a hitch and we would like to thank Hannah once ...read more again for all her help and patience with our many requests. We will again book through Global on our next adventure wherever it is in the world. Big thanks Hannah your amazing.
Lovely Viking cruise   , SA, Australia, Jun 2019
We recently travelled on the Viking Jupiter from Bergen, Norway to Greenwich, London. Our cruise ship was almost brand new, we had a very spacious room, staff were lovely and friendly, meals of very good quality. The scenery along the coast of Norway was stunning.

The optional excursions in each port were a little disappointing, not a lot to see ...read more or do in some of the ports and we had to use tender boats in most of the ports which was quite annoying. All in all though, a very good cruise, would definitely recommend doing a Viking cruise. Yvonne from Global Journeys organised our tour, she did a great job.