MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions
12-night British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush
May 9, 2027 → May 21, 2027 • Portsmouth → Leith
From $7,608
$634/night
Great deal
↓31% below typical
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Cruises visiting Leith
Quietest
Jul-May
Busiest
Jul-May
Upcoming
31+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Jul-May (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 5+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Leith.
Use the congestion calendar to compare timing first, then bring price into the decision once you narrow the right visit window.
Best cruises that visit Leith
These sailings rank first because they visit Leith while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions
13-night Arctic Repositioning via Leith, Kirkwall & Seydisfjørdur
May 20, 2027 → Jun 2, 2027 • Edinburgh → Longyearbyen
From $8,274
$636/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Seabourn Ovation • Seabourn
14-night British Isles One-Way via Portland & Ringaskiddy
Jun 27, 2026 → Jul 11, 2026 • Dover ↔
From $7,999
$571/night
Great deal
↓26% below typical
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
12-night British Isles One-Way via Fowey, Cork & Douglas
Jul 2, 2027 → Jul 14, 2027 • Southampton → Leith
From $9,917
$826/night
Typical price
↓7% below typical
Seabourn Quest • Seabourn
14-night British Isles Loop via Cowes, Fowey & Bantry
Jul 3, 2027 → Jul 17, 2027 • Dover ↔
From $9,009
$644/night
Priced high
↑19% above typical
Seven Seas Voyager • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
12-night British Isles One-Way via Cork & Holyhead
May 24, 2028 → Jun 5, 2028 • Southampton → Leith
From $10,275
$856/night
Priced high
↑14% above typical
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Leith, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Leith that day.
Leith is busiest from Jul-May, with multiple ships per day. Jul, May are significantly quieter.
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Choose a date in the calendar to compare the cruises and ships visiting Leith that day.
Best time to visit Leith on a cruise
This monthly view combines ship traffic and pricing so you can spot quieter windows, busier stretches, and the months where cruises visiting Leith still look attractively priced.
July
Cheapest
Median price/night
$471
2 visits
Traffic
↓14% vs typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
May
Priciest
Median price/night
$636
3 visits
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↓30% vs typical
2 ships • 3 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Leith
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Leith, then open the routes with the best mix of schedule fit, pricing, and sailing availability.
British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush (Best Balance)
British Isles • Next: May 9
From $7,608
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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Arctic Repositioning via Leith, Kirkwall & Seydisfjørdur (Best Balance)
Arctic • Next: May 20
From $8,274
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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British Isles One-Way via Portland & Ringaskiddy (Best Balance)
British Isles • Next: Jun 27
From $7,999
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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British Isles One-Way via Fowey & Ringaskiddy (Rare Variant)
British Isles • Next: May 10
From $10,622
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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How to visit Leith on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Leith depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Leith
See the next scheduled ship visits into Leith.
| Date | Ship | Line |
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| Jul 5, 2026 | Oceania Sirena | Oceania Cruises |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Seabourn Ovation | Seabourn |
| May 21, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| May 21, 2027 | Sea Spirit | Poseidon Expeditions |
| Jul 13, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jul 14, 2027 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Jul 15, 2027 | Seabourn Quest | Seabourn |
| Jun 5, 2028 | Seven Seas Voyager | Regent Seven Seas Cruises |
| Aug 5, 2028 | Seabourn Quest | Seabourn |
| Aug 6, 2028 | Seabourn Quest | Seabourn |
| Aug 10, 2028 | Seabourn Quest | Seabourn |
| Aug 11, 2028 | Seabourn Quest | Seabourn |
FAQ about cruises visiting Leith
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Leith.
What is the best time to visit Leith on a cruise?
July currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Leith, based on Jibhop's tracked median nightly fares. Use the port-call calendar above to compare exact ship dates because pricing can vary a lot within the month.
When is Leith busiest for cruise traffic?
May currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Leith. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Leith?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Leith include British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush (Best Balance), Arctic Repositioning via Leith, Kirkwall & Seydisfjørdur (Best Balance), and British Isles One-Way via Portland & Ringaskiddy (Best Balance). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Leith?
Start with the best cruises section to see today's strongest pricing signals, then use the port-call calendar to find the exact visit dates that fit your trip. Once you narrow the timing, compare itineraries and ships rather than choosing on this stop alone.
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