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British Isles Cruises

Routes here bring ports such as Belfast, Southampton, and Kirkwall into reach. Choose how much time you want ashore versus on the ship, then compare departure ports and dates.

Popular trip length: 14 nights

631 itineraries · 690 sailings · 87 ports

Start with the route

Choose your kind of trip

A few different ways to explore British Isles, drawn from itineraries with upcoming departures.

Start and finish somewhere different

For combining a cruise with stays in two different places.

Dover · Dún Laoghaire · Holyhead · Belfast + 5 more

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A mix of ports and sea days

For balancing time ashore with time on board.

Rotterdam · Cherbourg-en-Cotentin · Le Havre · Southampton

7 nights

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More time exploring ports

For travelers who want a route focused on destinations.

Cork · Dublin · Liverpool · Belfast + 4 more

12 nights

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More days at sea

For travelers who want time to enjoy the ship between stops.

Southampton

3–14 nights

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Current sailings worth comparing

Departures in British Isles whose cabin-level price history currently points to favorable pricing. Compare the fare and booking context on each sailing.

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No departures in this region currently have favorable pricing based on Jibhop's price history.

Plan your dates and budget

When to go & what it costs

Typical current fare
$5,931
Median per person
Middle half of fares
$2,645–$10,216
Per person, whole cruise
Lowest current fare
$219
Across 647 priced sailings

Compare departure months

November 2026 has the lowest median nightly fare in the months shown; May 2027 has the highest.

Nov 2026 $94
Dec 2026 $126
Jan 2027 $108
Feb 2027 $100
Mar 2027 $141
Apr 2027 $278
May 2027 $590
Jun 2027 $479
Jul 2027 $239
Aug 2027 $436
Sep 2027 $424
Oct 2027 $133

Current asking fares, not seasonal averages or a forecast.

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Where should I start?

Choose your departure port

Balance route choice and cruise fare with the cost of getting to the port.

Southampton

Most route choice · 128 itineraries · 144 sailings · 2–64 nights

From $299 · Compare departures →
Reykjavík

40 itineraries · 44 sailings · 7–48 nights

From $1,349 · Compare departures →
Dover

37 itineraries · 47 sailings · 7–42 nights

From $1,127 · Compare departures →
Rotterdam

37 itineraries · 47 sailings · 4–42 nights

From $499 · Compare departures →
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Copenhagen

34 itineraries · 36 sailings · 8–49 nights

From $2,962 · Compare departures →
Hamburg

Lowest starting fare · 30 itineraries · 43 sailings · 2–18 nights

From $249 · Compare departures →
Amsterdam

22 itineraries · 24 sailings · 7–28 nights

From $1,364 · Compare departures →
Lisbon

19 itineraries · 20 sailings · 10–52 nights

From $1,654 · Compare departures →

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Key ports

The ports most central to cruising in British Isles.

Ships sailing this region

Ships with strong presence in British Isles.

Cruise lines in British Isles

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About British Isles cruises

British Isles has 631 itineraries, 690 upcoming sailings, and calls across 87 ports.

The most common cruise lengths in British Isles tend to be 14 nights, 12 nights, and 7 nights.

Based on currently tracked pricing, one of the more affordable departure periods appears to be November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of cruises are available in British Isles?
British Isles currently has 631 itineraries and 690 upcoming sailings.
How much do British Isles cruises cost?
The median future sailing price in British Isles is about $5,931.
When is the cheapest time to cruise British Isles?
November 2026 appears to be one of the more affordable departure periods.