MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions
12-night British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush
May 9, 2027 → May 21, 2027 • Portsmouth → Leith
From $7,674
$640/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Portrush
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British Isles
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United Kingdom
Cruises visiting Portrush
Quietest
Aug-Sep
Busiest
Aug-Sep
Upcoming
5+ upcoming port calls
Best time to visit: Aug-Sep (fewer ships)
Avoid: Peak winter weekends (crowded port days)
Based on 4+ sailings and upcoming visits • Updated daily
Find the best times to visit, avoid peak crowds, and explore itineraries that include Portrush.
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 Portrush
These sailings rank first because they visit Portrush while also showing stronger-than-typical pricing, healthy availability, and current value signals.
Le Laperouse • Ponant Cruises
8-night British Isles Repositioning via Portrush, Warrenpoint & Cobh
Sep 24, 2026 → Oct 2, 2026 • Glasgow → Bordeaux
From $5,386
$673/night
Typical price
↓10% below typical
SeaDream II • SeaDream Yacht Club
7-night British Isles One-Way via Port Ellen, Portrush & Douglas
Aug 29, 2026 → Sep 5, 2026 • Glasgow → Dublin
From $12,053
$1,722/night
Priced high
↑46% above typical
Le Austral
7-night British Isles Open-Jaw via Kinsale, Bantry & Portrush
May 25, 2027 → Jun 1, 2027 • Cork → Dublin
From $6,239
$891/night
Priced high
↑42% above typical
SeaDream I • SeaDream Yacht Club
7-night British Isles One-Way via Port Ellen, Portrush & Douglas
Aug 26, 2027 → Sep 2, 2027 • Glasgow → Dublin
From $8,193
$1,170/night
Typical price
When ships are in port
Scan for dates when ships visit Portrush, use color shading to spot the busiest passenger days in port, and use density dots to see how many cruise ships call on Portrush that day.
Portrush is busiest from Aug-Sep, with multiple ships per day. Aug, Sep are significantly quieter.
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$640/night
↓30% vs typical
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$891/night
↑42% vs typical
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Selected port-call day
Saturday, May 15, 2027
1 ship visit Portrush on this date, carrying about ~100 passengers in total.
Day snapshot
- Ships
- 1
- Passengers
- ~100 passengers
- Cruises
- 1
- Best fare
- $640/night
Best cruise on this port-call day
Top value among the sailings scheduled to visit Portrush on this date.
MS Sea Spirit • Poseidon Expeditions
12-night British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush
May 9, 2027 → May 21, 2027 • Portsmouth → Leith
From $7,674
$640/night
Great deal
↓30% below typical
Best time to visit Portrush 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 Portrush still look attractively priced.
August
Priciest
Median price/night
$1,722
1 visits
Traffic
↑46% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
September
Cheapest
Median price/night
$673
1 visits
Traffic
↓10% vs typical
1 ships • 1 priced sailings tracked
May
Median price/night
$765
2 visits
Traffic
Near typical
2 ships • 2 priced sailings tracked
Cruise itineraries that include Portrush
Compare the itinerary families that stop in Portrush, 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 $7,674
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
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British Isles Repositioning via Portrush, Warrenpoint & Cobh (Rare Variant)
British Isles • Next: Sep 24
From $5,386
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
British Isles Open-Jaw via Kinsale, Bantry & Portrush (Rare Variant)
British Isles • Next: May 25
From $6,239
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
British Isles One-Way via Port Ellen, Portrush & Douglas (Rare Variant)
British Isles • Next: Aug 29
From $12,053
1 upcoming sailing
1 ship
View itinerary →
How to visit Portrush on a cruise
Most cruises that stop in Portrush depart from:
Upcoming port calls in Portrush
See the next scheduled ship visits into Portrush.
| Date | Ship | Line |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | SeaDream II | SeaDream Yacht Club |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Le Laperouse | Ponant Cruises |
| May 15, 2027 | Sea Spirit | Poseidon Expeditions |
| May 31, 2027 | Le Austral | — |
| Aug 28, 2027 | SeaDream I | SeaDream Yacht Club |
FAQ about cruises visiting Portrush
Short answers for common search intent around the best time to visit, itinerary patterns, and how to compare cruises that include Portrush.
What is the best time to visit Portrush on a cruise?
September currently looks strongest on value for cruises visiting Portrush, 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 Portrush busiest for cruise traffic?
May currently shows the most upcoming cruise visits to Portrush. Busier months usually mean more ship choice, but also more crowding and less pricing flexibility.
Which cruise itineraries usually include Portrush?
Common upcoming itinerary families that include Portrush include British Isles One-Way via Tresco & Portrush (Best Balance), British Isles Repositioning via Portrush, Warrenpoint & Cobh (Rare Variant), and British Isles Open-Jaw via Kinsale, Bantry & Portrush (Rare Variant). Open any itinerary card to compare route mix, next departures, and which sailings look strongest on price.
How should I compare cruises that visit Portrush?
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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