British Isles & Ireland

From the captivating Scottish highlands and lochs, to the scenic Welsh coastline and the Emerald Isle’s many unique sites, there’s much to see and discover, whether you have experience in expedition cruising or are looking to book your first adventure on the ocean. 

Scotland is a must for many and with good reason: expect to be immersed in the region’s history, while taking in destinations such as Edinburgh, Lake Loch Ness, Orkney, Tobermory, Skye and the Isle of Jura – all while indulging in the occasional ‘wee dram’. 

Along with Titanic’s birthplace of Belfast, Ireland offers the chance to visit historic destinations such as Giant’s Causeway and meet friendly locals in ports of call such as Galway, Dublin and Cobh, 

On board the ship, you’ll be able to attend talks about the region, participate in enrichment including lectures, workshops and citizen science projects, among like-minded fellow travellers.  

If you like to spend lots of time ashore, you’ll be pleased to hear that the compact size of the British Isles means never more than two sea days on longer cruises, and a maximum of one day at sea on shorter itineraries.

In addition, setting sail from a UK port means you don’t need to worry about luggage allowances, or flying to a destination a day early in order to make the ship’s embarkation time.