Canada Cruises from the UK

What Does a Canada Cruise from the UK Look Like?

Every sailing here crosses the North Atlantic, so the voyage itself is as much a part of the experience as the destination. Most depart from Southampton, and a handful leave from Belfast, Leith (Edinburgh) or Portsmouth. Durations run from 11 nights at the shorter end to 70 nights for the longer expeditions, with a median voyage of around 21 nights — long enough to settle into a proper ocean rhythm.

It is important to know that these sailings are a mix of round trips and one-way voyages. On a round trip you return to your UK departure port; on a one-way sailing you disembark in Canada or the United States — ports such as New York, Boston, Quebec City or Montreal — and need a flight home. That is not a complication if you book with us: our team arranges the return flight, any pre- or post-cruise hotels and transfers as part of the same booking. Always check the itinerary shape before you commit, and ask us if you are unsure.

Which Cruise Lines Sail from the UK to Canada?

Six lines feature across these sailings, ranging from classic ocean liner travel to ultra-luxury expedition voyages. Cunard leads by volume, followed by Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Princess Cruises, Explora Journeys, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas. A number of sailings — around half — are all-inclusive, so drinks, gratuities and sometimes shore excursions are bundled into the fare from the outset.

Cunard — Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 is the only ship in the world purpose-built as an ocean liner rather than a converted cruise ship, and the North Atlantic crossing is the route she was designed to make. She is bigger, deeper-keeled and more stable than a standard cruise ship, which matters on an ocean passage. On board, the first planetarium at sea — Illuminations — hosts stargazing shows alongside cinema screenings, concerts and lectures. Six speciality restaurants, a Royal Court Theatre with West End-calibre productions, and nightly ballroom dancing in the Queens Room round out the programme.

Cunard’s fare tiers are worth understanding before you book. The flexible Cunard Fare comes with a low 15% deposit, the freedom to amend up to the balance due date, complimentary shuttle buses at ports, and the choice of your stateroom number with priority for upgrades. Fare bundles are also available pairing the cruise with on-board credit and drinks, coach travel to Southampton, or car parking at the port. If you prefer to pay in full at booking, the Saver fare delivers the lowest available price with a pre-allocated stateroom.

Cabin grades on Queen Mary 2 span a wide range. Here is an overview from inside to suite:

• Britannia Inside cabin HB (14.8 m²) — the only inside cabin with an atrium view, brighter and more open than a standard inside room, sleeping 2.
• Britannia Solo cabin outside KB (16.5 m²) — designed for solo travellers with no single supplement, offering full Britannia comfort for 1 person.
• Britannia Balcony cabin BU (25 m²) — a sheltered loggia rather than an open balcony, so fresh air and sea views are yours in any weather, sleeping 2.
• Queens Grill Grand Duplex Suite Q1 (208.9 m²) — a two-storey maisonette giving over 200 m² of private living space, the largest suite on the ship, sleeping 2.

For a full breakdown of decks and cabin positions, see the Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises — Seven Seas Grandeur and Seven Seas Voyager

Regent positions itself as the most inclusive luxury experience at sea, and that claim has substance: most fares cover flights, shore excursions, speciality dining, drinks and Wi-Fi. Seven Seas Grandeur and Seven Seas Voyager both sail on these itineraries. On Seven Seas Voyager, the Signature Suite SG runs to 107 m² with a private balcony of 17 m² — nearly 4 times the size of a standard deluxe veranda — and sleeps up to 6 guests. For cabin positions and grades, consult the Seven Seas Voyager cabins and deck plans and the Seven Seas Grandeur cabins and deck plans.

Princess Cruises — Caribbean Princess and Regal Princess

Caribbean Princess is a modified Grand-class ship with nearly 900 balcony staterooms and MedallionClass wristband technology that delivers on-demand drinks anywhere on board. The Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Movies Under the Stars, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat are among the standout features. Regal Princess is a Royal-class ship built for 4,250 guests across 19 decks; its multi-level atrium anchors the ship, with the Salty Dog Gastropub, Crown Grill and a round-the-clock International Café covering every dining mood. Both ships carry MedallionClass technology with OceanNow delivery throughout.

Princess fare tiers range from Princess Standard — the base cruise fare, with packages available to add — to Princess Plus, which includes casual dining meals, beverages, MedallionNet Wi-Fi, crew appreciation gratuities, unlimited digital photographs and reserved theatre seating. Deck-by-deck cabin layouts are on the Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans and Regal Princess cabins and deck plans pages. For Princess Cruises departing from the UK more broadly, including Southampton sailings in 2027, see our dedicated page.

Can I Sail to Canada Without Flying?

Yes — and for many UK travellers this is the headline appeal. The great majority of these sailings depart from Southampton, which is reachable from most of Britain by road or rail. You board in England and the ship does the rest. No airport queues, no luggage restrictions on the outbound leg, and no early morning departures. If you want to combine a no-fly outbound with a Canadian port call, a no-fly Canada cruise from Southampton is exactly what this page offers. We can also arrange a pre-cruise hotel in Southampton and a transfer to the terminal if you are travelling the night before.

For those who prefer an all-inclusive no-fly experience, sailings combining the two are available — see our all-inclusive no-fly cruises from Southampton in 2027 for options that bundle drinks and more from the outset.

Are There Any Current Deals on Canada Cruises?

A good number of sailings carry a reduction from their previous listed price for that cabin grade. Most discounted departures sit around 3% off, with a handful reduced by up to 5%. That is a modest saving on a long transatlantic voyage, but on a sailing costing several thousand pounds it is worth checking. Cruise lines also run promotional fare types — such as early-saver offers and last-minute deals — that can alter the value picture significantly. Prices start from £1,636 pp* for these sailings, and our team can identify which departures currently carry the strongest value for the dates you have in mind.

What Shore Experiences Can I Expect in Canada?

The itineraries calling at Canadian ports tend to focus on the Atlantic provinces and the St Lawrence corridor. Quebec City is a walled city whose old quarter sits high above the river — easily walkable and genuinely unlike anywhere else in North America. Montreal offers a bilingual city experience with one of North America’s most celebrated restaurant scenes and a historic waterfront. Both are common disembarkation ports, so a post-cruise stay in either city is a natural extension to the voyage. Our team can build that extra time in — hotel, transfers and any tours — as part of a Cruise1st Package.

Why Book a Canada Cruise with Cruise1st?

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st focuses exclusively on cruise and cruise-inclusive holidays — not flights to Majorca or city breaks in Prague. That means the people on our phones have sailed these ships or know them in detail, and can tell you which cabin grade suits a crossing of this length, which fare tier delivers the best value for your travel style, and which itinerary shape fits your plans.

If your sailing is one-way — ending in New York, Boston or Montreal — we put the whole trip together: the cruise, the return flight, the hotels either side and the transfers, all on one booking. You do not need to piece it together yourself. And if you are departing from Southampton, we can add a pre-cruise hotel, a parking package or a rail transfer from your nearest station.

Cruise1st is ABTA and ATOL protected and holds a Trustpilot rating of 4.5/5 from over 7,000 reviews. For the broadest view of what is sailing, browse all cruises or narrow to cruises departing from the UK. If you want to explore the transatlantic route in more depth, our transatlantic cruises from the UK page and the transatlantic destination guide both give useful context.

Explore Related Sailings

If Canada from Southampton is your plan but you want to compare other itineraries departing the same port, our cruises from Southampton page covers the full range. For last-minute Cunard cruise deals, including some transatlantic departures, check our dedicated Cunard offers page. Alternatively, if you are considering a longer no-fly voyage, British Isles cruises from the UK offer a shorter stepping-stone before crossing the Atlantic.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.