Cruises from UK Ports

Avoid all the typical unnecessary worries a traditional holiday comes with and choose a cruise departing from the UK for the perfect holiday. Choose from a variety of UK ports, such as Southampton, Dover or Newcastle, for an easy departure to some of the most popular cruise destinations. Whether you wish to choose from extensive worldwide cruises or short mini cruises, we have the options for you!

With cruises departing from UK ports, you’re able to omit the tiresome ordeal of airport travel. Bypass the stress and hassle of the long queues, large crowds, overwhelming noise and time-consuming security measures and begin to enjoy your holiday immediately! Save your time and go straight into holiday mode with no-fly cruises departing local UK ports. Travelling with small children? Choosing a local UK port is a great choice for large families that wish to save time, energy and travel costs. No matter your party size, selecting a local UK port is the easy, smart and convenient choice for all cruisers.

Experience one of the most fascinating methods of travel – right from your own backyard! Departing locally offers cruisers convenience and accessibility like no other. With UK ports increasing in popularity, a surge of local cruise departures has risen over the years with additional ports of call being added. Find your local UK port below from this small selection of the most popular ports:  

• Southampton 
• Dover
• Newcastle
• London Tilbury
• Greenock (Glasgow)
• Liverpool
• Portsmouth
• Bristol

A great choice of cruises are available to you when travelling from the UK. Although any cruise will be one to remember, we’ve put together some of our top recommendations. You can enjoy a cruise to the British Isles that will allow you to see the most beautiful cities in Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. Another popular cruise destination would be the Norwegian fjords with its natural charm and ethereal wonder –considered one of the most unique places on our planet. Those who love ancient history, pristine beaches and simply cannot imagine their life without pizza will appreciate a Mediterranean cruise. With the popularity of cruising increasing, the possibilities are endless when departing from the UK. Choose a Transatlantic journey for an extensive holiday, or treat yourself to a short Caribbean adventure – whatever the choice, local UK ports are waiting for you. 

We have put together the following FAQs. We hope that you will be able to find an answer to your question below, but if you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team. 

• Which luxury cruise lines sail from the UK?

​If you wish to sail the seas in luxury, we have a great number of luxury cruise lines sailing from the UK. With Cunard you can cruise from Southampton and explore Mediterranean and transatlantic voyages. 

• Where do cruises depart from the UK?

​Cruises from the UK depart from all over the UK, although the most popular ports are Southampton, Dover and Newcastle.

• Are there Mediterranean cruises in the winter from the UK?

​Yes, there are Mediterranean cruises in winter from the UK. You can cruise with Cunard and enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Spain and Portugal or explore the amazing Canary Islands in December.

• Can you cruise from the UK to Alaska?

​No, there are no cruises from the UK to Alaska, but if you like a transatlantic voyage we recommend you take a look at cruises to Canada or cruises to Iceland and Greenland.