Port-forward pace
8 ports in 12 nights
Most days put a destination at the center of the plan.
British Isles cruises
British Isles One-Way: South Queensferry, Aberdeen & Douglas
South Queensferry · Aberdeen · Greenock · Douglas · Liverpool · Portland, England · Dover
Port-heavy British Isles itinerary. Covers United Kingdom and Isle of Man.
12 nights
IJmuiden/Velsen
British Isles
8 ports
3 sea days
What this trip feels like
Active, varied and destination-focused
With 8 ports across 12 nights, this trip keeps the focus on time ashore. Expect more destination variety and a busier rhythm, with the ship serving as the link between port days.
Broad destination variety
South Queensferry · Aberdeen · Greenock + more
Frequent changes of scenery across the itinerary.
Route logistics
Sails from IJmuiden/Velsen
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Port experience
Aberdeen · Pick your date carefully
Cruise traffic varies substantially by date, so your specific port day can feel very different depending on when you visit.
Best for · Destination-led trips · Active days ashore · Travelers who prefer variety
Think twice if · You want long, uninterrupted stretches of time onboard
Best departures
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Itinerary pricing
What this itinerary usually costs
Typical pricing runs around $945/night, with most departures landing in the $933-$1,027/night band across 1 tracked sailing.
Typical price
$945/night
$11,345 total
Normal range
$933-$1,027/night
$11,200-$12,327 total
Lowest recent fare
$850/night
$10,200 total
Comparison set
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When should I go?
Not enough departures yet to identify a reliable cheaper season.
Route overview
How this route is built
12 nights · 8 port calls · 3 sea days · 2 countries
8 port calls across United Kingdom, Isle of Man · More port-intensive than many 12-night alternatives.
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Embark in IJmuiden/Velsen
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Disembark in Southampton
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