Princess Cruises Around the British Isles and Beyond

Princess Cruises Around the British Isles: What’s on Sale

The British Isles are the heart of this page, but the range goes further than a round-Britain loop. Princess Cruises sails the UK’s coastlines and waterways, crosses the Atlantic, dips into the Western Mediterranean and heads north to Norway and beyond. More than half the sailings here are one-way — so if the itinerary ends abroad, you will need a flight home, and our team can book that alongside hotels and transfers as part of your package.

Where Does a Princess British Isles Cruise Go?

The range is broader than many people expect. Here is how it breaks down, organised by direction.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

The largest group of sailings circles the British Isles or stays within United Kingdom and England waters. These are genuine no-fly holidays — you drive or take the train to Southampton, step aboard, and the ship does the rest. For anyone who prefers to skip the airport entirely, this is as straightforward as cruising gets. Voyages typically call at a mix of ports around the coast, giving you a sweep of landscapes, accents and histories in a single trip.

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

A handful of sailings head south into the Mediterranean, including the Western Mediterranean and the Canary Islands. These tend to be one-way itineraries, often repositioning the ship between seasons, so you will need a flight at one end — which we can arrange for you, along with any hotel nights and transfers, through our Cruise1st Packages. Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, appears as an embarkation point for some of these sailings.

Northern Europe, the Fjords and the Arctic

If drama is what you’re after, the Norway sailings and the Arctic itinerary deliver it. These routes sail from Southampton into the fjords and, on the most ambitious voyages, push towards the high latitudes where the landscape changes completely. Our dedicated Norway cruises from the UK page covers the full range of fjord options if that’s where your interest lies.

Transatlantic Crossings

The biggest single group is transatlantic sailings — crossings between the British Isles or Europe and the Americas. These typically embark at Southampton or at a port abroad and end at Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), New York, Boston or Buenos Aires. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are roughly half an hour apart, so a Florida arrival can work from either city — worth checking both. Reykjavik also appears as an embarkation point, making it possible to begin a transatlantic crossing in Iceland. These are one-way voyages and a flight home from the disembarkation port will be needed; we book that as part of the package.

Which Ships Sail These Routes?

Five Princess ships appear across these sailings. Here is what each one is known for.

Majestic Princess

Refurbished in 2025 and currently sailing from Southampton, Majestic Princess is the ship you’re most likely to find on a British Isles voyage. Step outside to the SeaWalk — a glass-floored walkway cantilevered directly over the ocean — and you’ll understand why it gets talked about. The Hollywood Pool Club sits under a glass dome, so the weather doesn’t dictate your day at sea. Dining spans 16 venues including Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, O’Malley’s Irish Pub and Chef’s Table Lumiere. MedallionClass technology means food and drinks can be delivered anywhere on board, and The Sanctuary gives adults a quiet top-deck retreat away from the pools. For Majestic Princess cabin grades and deck plans, the key options are:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4, with 24-hour room service included at any time.
• Sea-view cabin O6 — 20.0 m², sleeps up to 3, with natural daylight through exterior sea-view windows.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4, considerably more spacious than a standard balcony, with a sofa bed for an additional sleeping option.
• Owner’s Suite S2 — 81.7 m², sleeps up to 4; the largest suite on board, offering roughly twice the living space of a Penthouse Suite.

Sky Princess

Sky Princess stands out in the fleet for one simple reason: 81% of its cabins have a private balcony, one of the highest ratios Princess has. If you spend time at sea between port calls, waking up to the coastline from your own outdoor space makes a real difference. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat has private cabanas and spa treatments on a dedicated sun deck. Dining includes Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Chef’s Table Lumiere with a galley tour, and Movies Under the Stars on deck. The Sky Princess cabin and deck plan page covers the full layout; the main grades are:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4, positioned on middle to upper decks for reduced ship motion and central lift access.
• Premium Ocean-view cabin O5 — 16.0 m², sleeps up to 2, with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows bringing continuous natural light into the cabin.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin DA — 23.4 m², sleeps up to 4, with a larger outdoor area and wider views than a standard balcony.
• Sky Suite S0 — 160.4 m², sleeps up to 5, with 2 completely separate bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms — a layout no other suite aboard provides.

Regal Princess

Built to carry 4,250 guests across 19 decks, Regal Princess is the largest ship. The multi-level atrium is its centrepiece, with the Princess Theater and Vista Lounge branching off it. Salty Dog Gastropub, Crown Grill and an International Café open around the clock mean you’re never short of somewhere to eat. MedallionClass OceanNow delivery, Movies Under the Stars and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat round out the experience. Check the Regal Princess cabin grades and deck plans for full detail; the main tiers are:

• Inside cabin IA — 15.4 m², sleeps up to 4, available across decks 9 to 14 for flexibility in your deck position.
• Ocean-view cabin O6 — 20.9 m², sleeps up to 4, noticeably more spacious than the inside grades.
• Deluxe Balcony cabin D4 (aft) — 22.5 m², sleeps up to 4, the most spacious deluxe balcony option on the ship.
• Penthouse Suite S3 — 54.5 m², sleeps up to 4, considerably larger than the mini-suites.

Caribbean Princess

Caribbean Princess carries close to 900 balcony staterooms and uses MedallionClass wristband technology to deliver drinks on demand anywhere on board. Movies Under the Stars, Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria are the headline onboard experiences, and the Princess Theater hosts Broadway-style productions on sea days. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat provides a quieter option at the top of the ship. See the Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans for the full cabin breakdown.

Coral Princess

Coral Princess has a slimmer build at 91,627 GT, which lets it reach narrower waterways and smaller ports that larger ships cannot access — a genuine advantage on certain British Isles itineraries. Its Universe Lounge features 3 revolving stages used for cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures. Crown Grill steakhouse, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat complete the experience. The Coral Princess cabin and deck plan page has the full layout.

Princess Cruise British Isles: What Makes These Voyages Worth Booking?

A Princess British Isles cruise isn’t simply a way to see the coast — it’s a structure that makes visiting multiple ports practical without unpacking each time. The ship is your hotel, your restaurant and your transport, and the itineraries are designed so that sea days give you genuine downtime between ports rather than just a transit day.

For UK travellers, the practical case is strong. Southampton is the main departure point, and most of Britain can get there by road or rail. That removes the airport, the flight and the wait at baggage reclaim. For sailings that end abroad — a transatlantic crossing finishing in New York or Fort Lauderdale, for example — a flight home is needed, and our team at Cruise1st will book it alongside the cruise so nothing is left as a loose end.

If you’d like to explore how other lines approach the British Isles, our luxury British Isles cruises page covers the premium end of the market, and Celebrity British Isles cruises offers another strong option in the same waters. Planning further ahead? British Isles cruises in 2028 are already on sale.

What Do These Sailings Cost?

Prices start from £529 pp* for the shortest sailings. Voyage lengths run from 7 nights to 56 nights, with the median sitting at 14 nights — so most sailings give you a proper fortnight at sea rather than a quick taster. Discounts of up to 44% are available on individual departures, though that figure applies to a single sailing; most reduced fares are closer to 5% off the previously listed price for that cabin grade. If you’ve found a sailing you like, it’s worth calling our team — they can often identify the best available fare type for your circumstances.

For a broader look at what departs from the same port, all cruises from Southampton covers every line sailing from there, and 2027 departures from Southampton narrows it to next year’s sailings specifically.

Where Can I Sail From?

Southampton is the main embarkation port for this collection, used by the large majority of sailings — you can reach it by car, by National Rail or by coach from most parts of the UK. A handful of sailings depart from abroad: Reykjavik in Iceland, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Port Canaveral in Florida, Rome (Civitavecchia) in Italy, and Buenos Aires in Argentina. For those, a flight out is needed before you board — and we’ll arrange it, along with any hotel nights either side, so the whole trip sits on one booking.

How to Book a Princess British Isles Cruise with Cruise1st

As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st doesn’t just pass you a fare and leave you to it. Our team has genuine expertise on Princess Cruises — the ships, the cabin grades, the fare inclusions and the differences between them. That matters when you’re comparing an inside cabin on Majestic Princess with a balcony on Sky Princess, or working out whether a saver fare or a flexi fare suits your travel plans better.

We can build a complete package around your cruise — flights to and from the embarkation and disembarkation ports, hotel nights before departure or after arrival, transfers and tours, and travel insurance — all on a single booking through our Cruise1st Packages. For cruises that start and end at Southampton, we can also help with parking or a hotel the night before if you’re travelling from further afield.

Cruise1st is ABTA and ATOL protected, and rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews. Browse the full range of Princess Cruises and British Isles sailings, or call our expert team for advice before you book.

Also worth knowing: P&O Cruises from Southampton and P&O 2027 sailings from Southampton are popular alternatives if you want to compare lines sailing from the same port. New York cruises from Southampton and world cruises from Southampton are strong options if you’re considering a longer voyage. For shorter breaks, 3-day mini cruises from Southampton offer a taste of cruising without committing to a fortnight.

Are There Any Current Deals on Princess British Isles Sailings?

Fare promotions on Princess Cruises sailings change regularly — the line runs a variety of offer types throughout the year, such as early-booking incentives, last-minute fares and promotional upgrades. The best way to see what is available on a specific sailing is to check the listing directly or speak to our team, who are across the latest offers and can tell you which fare type gives you the best value for your travel dates and cabin preference. Discounts of up to 44% have been applied to individual departures, with most reductions sitting around 5% from the previously listed price for that cabin grade.

*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.