Celebrity British Isles Cruises

Where Do Celebrity British Isles Cruises Go?

Celebrity Cruises covers a wide sweep of routes from the British Isles, with sailings running from the Norwegian coast through to transatlantic crossings and into the Western Mediterranean and Portugal. The largest share of departures head north to Norway, making the fjords the natural starting point when you're planning one of these itineraries. Sailings run from 7 to 14 nights, with a median of 12 nights — long enough to do a region justice.

Which Regions Can I Sail To?

Northern Europe and the Norwegian Fjords

Norway cruises from the UK make up the biggest portion of what's on offer here, and for good reason. These routes give you dramatic coastal scenery without requiring a flight, since most depart from Southampton. You travel by road or rail to the port, step aboard, and the ship does the rest. It's about as straightforward a long holiday as you'll find.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

If you want to explore closer to home, sailings around the British Isles and along the coast of England are a genuine option. These are ideal for a first cruise or for anyone who simply doesn't want to fly. You board at Southampton and the ship takes care of everything from there. Browse cheap cruises around the British Isles if you're looking to keep the budget lean, or check England mini cruises for shorter breaks.

Southern Europe: The Western Mediterranean and Portugal

A smaller selection of itineraries head south into the Western Mediterranean and along the coast of Portugal. These are worth considering if you want warmth and southern European ports without a complicated journey. Our team can advise on which departure and cabin grade suits your travel dates.

Transatlantic Crossings

A handful of sailings make transatlantic crossings — unhurried ocean voyages that appeal to experienced cruisers who enjoy days at sea as much as port days. These are typically one-way itineraries, so a flight home will be needed; we can arrange that, along with a hotel either side and transfers, as part of a single booking. See all transatlantic cruises if you want to compare options across lines.

Which Ports Do These Sailings Use?

The main embarkation port is Southampton, used by the large majority of departures — convenient for most of Britain by road or rail with no airport involved. A number of sailings embark from Amsterdam in the Netherlands; if you're joining there, we can book your Eurostar or flights and a hotel for the night before. A small number of sailings depart from Port Canaveral, Florida and from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) — both within easy reach of each other in Florida, so it's worth checking both when comparing dates. For any sailing that starts or ends outside the UK, Cruise1st can put flights, transfers and hotels together alongside your cruise.

The Ships: Celebrity Apex, Beyond and Eclipse

Three ships from Celebrity Cruises cover these routes, each with a distinct character.

Celebrity Apex

Celebrity Apex is the only ship in the Edge class to hold a Forbes Travel Guide four-star rating as a resort at sea. Its most striking feature is the Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform spanning 13 floors on the ship's starboard side, which functions as a restaurant, a sundeck and a live-music bar depending on where it sits in its arc. The 22,000 sq ft spa was designed by Kelly Hoppen, and the three-storey Eden venue hosts Cirque-style performances. There is genuinely nothing else like it at sea. See Celebrity Apex cabins and deck plans when you're ready to choose your grade.

Cabin Grades on Celebrity Apex

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; roughly 2 m² more than a standard inside cabin, with a larger bathroom and extra storage.
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeping 2 guests; a large unobstructed window brings in natural daylight that inside cabins simply cannot offer.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m² of living space with an aft balcony of around 8.3 m²; the aft position means you watch the ship's wake rather than the world going sideways.
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m² across 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, sleeping up to 4 guests; the largest suite in the Edge class, more than four times the size of a Celebrity Suite.

Celebrity Beyond

The most spacious ship in the Edge class, Celebrity Beyond carries more open-deck space and float pools with wide sea views. Sweeping public areas and generous cabin sizes make it a strong choice for longer itineraries where you'll spend real time on board. Check Celebrity Beyond cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Cabin Grades on Celebrity Beyond

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeping 2 guests; the largest inside cabin in the class, with around 2 m² more than a standard inside.
• Deluxe Ocean-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeping 1 guest; around 3.5 m² more than a standard ocean-view cabin.
• Sunset Veranda Stateroom SV — 21.2 m² inside with 8.3 m² of balcony; more than twice the outdoor space of a standard veranda cabin.
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m², sleeping up to 6 guests, with 360° panoramic views positioned high above the bridge. The largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet.

Celebrity Eclipse

Refurbished in 2021, Celebrity Eclipse brings Solstice-class proportions and a fresh contemporary feel to these routes. The Lawn Club on the top deck is a genuine patch of real grass at sea — unique to this class and a pleasant place for open-air drinks. Le Petit Chef at Qsine uses table projection to turn dinner into a theatrical culinary experience that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. See Celebrity Eclipse cabins and deck plans for the full grade breakdown.

Cabin Grades on Celebrity Eclipse

• Prime Inside cabin I1 — 17 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; 1 m² more than a standard inside cabin, with a proper seating area.
• Prime Sea-view cabin O1 — 16.4 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; a large window with an unobstructed sea view and natural daylight throughout the day.
• Deluxe Veranda DV — 19.1 m², sleeping up to 4 guests; around 1 m² more than a standard veranda cabin, with a private balcony included.
• Penthouse Suite PS — 156.1 m², sleeping up to 4 guests, with a private hot tub; the largest suite on Eclipse and more than twice the size of the Royal Suite.

How Much Do Celebrity British Isles Cruises Cost?

Prices start at £917 pp* for the sailings. Most departures carry a reduction from their previous listed price — on the odd departure you'll find savings of up to 35%, though that figure applies to a single sailing; most discounted fares are reduced by around 3%. The savings are applied to that cabin grade's previous listed price, so the comparison is straightforward. Call our team if you want help working out which departure and grade gives you the most value for your dates.

Make It a Full Holiday

Cruise1st is a cruise specialist, not a general travel agent. Every booking is a cruise or a cruise-inclusive package, and our expert advice is part of the deal — not an add-on. We can put flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance around your Celebrity sailing as a single Cruise1st Package, whether you're joining at Southampton or flying to an overseas embarkation. Cruise1st is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews, and all bookings are covered by ABTA and ATOL protection.

*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.

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.