British Isles cruises

British Isles Loop via Cork, Dun Laoghaire & Belfast (Best Balance)

⚓ Cork · Dun Laoghaire · Belfast · Liverpool · Greenock · Lerwick · Inverness

Balanced route with a steady mix of port days and sea days. Covers Ireland and United Kingdom.

☾12 nights Amsterdam British Isles 7 ports 5 sea days

Itinerary pricing

What this itinerary usually costs

Typical pricing runs around $170/night. with most departures landing in the $156-$208/night band. across 2 tracked sailings.

Typical price

$170/night

$2,044 total

Normal range

$156-$208/night

$1,870-$2,498 total

Lowest recent fare

$201/night

$2,409 total

Comparison set

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August 2026
Cheapest
Median price/night
$201
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
Typical value
1 priced departures tracked
August 2027
Priciest
Median price/night
$269
1 sailing
Upcoming departures
58% above itinerary median
1 priced departures tracked

Route overview

How this route is built

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12 nights · 7 port calls · 5 sea days · 2 countries

7 port calls across Ireland, United Kingdom · Neither especially port-heavy nor sea-day heavy for this trip length.

  1. 1

    Embark in Amsterdam

    Embarkation ports can vary by sailing

  2. 2

    Cork

    Ireland · British Isles

  3. 3

    Dun Laoghaire

    Ireland · British Isles

  4. 4

    Belfast

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  5. 5

    Liverpool

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  6. 6

    Greenock

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  7. 7

    Lerwick

    United Kingdom · Arctic

  8. 8

    Inverness

    United Kingdom · British Isles

  9. 9

    Disembark in Amsterdam

    Disembarkation ports can vary by sailing

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FAQ

What’s the best month to sail this itinerary?

It depends on weather and crowd levels. Use the sailing list to compare dates and prioritize port days with comfortable conditions.

Are these sailings all the same route?

They can be close but not identical. Look for differences in port order, arrival times, and sea day placement.

How should I choose between two similar sailings?

Compare: (1) ship, (2) port day timing, (3) number of sea days, (4) price vs cabin value, and (5) flight convenience.