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12 of the best UK cruises

Discover destinations closer to home and avoid the airport queues with a uk cruise holiday.

A UK cruise provides a very different perspective of the place you call home. With no long journeys or baggage restrictions, it’s a hassle-free way to travel and cruises depart from a variety of ports around the country. On a week-long ocean cruise you’ll cover much greater distances and see more than you would on a land-based journey — with the added bonus of only having to pack and unpack once. Cruise companies provide a wide variety of sailings to different parts of the British Isles, including the Orkneys, Hebrides, Scilly and Channel Islands. Here are 12 of the best UK cruises to choose from.

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Best for sailing in style From the institution of afternoon tea served by white-gloved waiters to dancing in the glamorous ballroom, savour everything Cunard is famous for on a four-night scenic cruise to Scotland without touching shore. Depart from Southampton aboard the luxury Queen Victoria, which hugs the coastline before entering the 18-mile Sound of Mull. Look out for golden eagles as you pass the landmark Rubha nan Gall lighthouse and Duart Castle perched on the clifftop.

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2. Royal Caribbean

Best for short breaks If you fancy a weekend getaway at sea this two-night cruise to and from Southampton is the way to go. You’ll nip across the Channel to Le Havre where you can head to the beach, explore the MuMa museum of modern art or reach Paris in two hours. Or stay on board and enjoy the fun-filled Anthem of the Seas where the raft of exciting attractions include a skydiving simulator, dodgem cars and the North Star, the highest observation platform at sea.

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3. MSC Cruises

Best for family fun Sail into one of the world’s biggest natural harbours at Cork on a four-night round-trip sailing from Southampton to Ireland on MSC Virtuosa, one of the biggest cruise ships in the MSC fleet. Cork’s maritime history, which includes the Titanic making its last stop before its ill-fated voyage, can be explored at the dramatic Queenstown Story at Cobh Heritage Centre. Next stop is the Isle of Portland, the southernmost point of Dorset with the 18-mile sweep of Chesil beach.

4. Princess Cruises

Best for number of ports Circumnavigate the whole of the UK on this 11-night itinerary that features nine ports of call including Dublin , Belfast , Glasgow , Edinburgh and Newcastle . Sailing to and from Southampton on Emerald Princess, you’ll also head across to the Channel Islands with a stop at Guernsey , where there’s a garden celebrating the life of its famous resident, Les Misérables author Victor Hugo. Before returning home the ship nips across to Le Havre with the chance for a day in Paris .

5. Oceania Cruises

Best for exploring islands Discover the mainland and more on this 20-night sailing from Southampton to Dublin aboard Oceania Sirena. Enjoy a taste of the Scottish Highlands on the Shetland Isles before cruising to the Orkneys to see the enigmatic standing stones of Stenness and 5,000-year-old village of Skara Brae. After sailing around Ireland, with seven ports of call, Sirena crosses the Irish Sea to the Isle of Man where quirky transport options include the longest narrow-gauge steam railway in the British Isles.

6. Fred. Olsen

Best for wildlife spotting Representatives from the marine charity Orca will join this five-night sailing around Ireland aboard Borealis and they’ll keep a lookout to help maximise wildlife spotting opportunities; passengers can also learn about Orca and play a part in assisting with conservation work. The ship will cruise through the rugged landscapes of Lough Swilly and Tory Island, the most remote inhabited land in Ireland. The round-trip Liverpool sailing also brings the chance to see the dramatic Unesco-listed Giant’s Causeway near Belfast.

7. P&O Cruises

Best for off-the-beaten-track ports Showcasing a mix of famous sights and lesser-known destinations, this 14-night round-trip Southampton sailing is on the adults-only Arcadia. You’ll sail to Killybegs in Donegal, Ireland’s largest fishing port, and visit the factory of Donegal Carpets, whose rugs grace the White House and Buckingham Palace. Another fascinating stop is Holyhead, on the island of Anglesey off Wales, where you’ll soak up the views on a coastal walk or visit the Roman walls and 13th-century church.

8. Regent Seven Seas

Best for all-inclusive Sail the nation’s shorelines in ultimate comfort on this ten-night cruise from London to Belfast on Seven Seas Voyager, a line known for its luxury cruise holidays. Shore excursions, unlimited drinks, laundry service, wi-fi and tips are all included and the top suites come with butler service. Taking in England, Wales, Ireland and the Isle of Man, a Manx highlight is taking the Snaefell Mountain Railway to the summit. On fine days you can see six kingdoms; Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man and — the locals say — heaven.

9. Noble Caledonia

Best for small-ship cruising Garden-lovers will be in their element on this six-night sailing along England’s south coast which also takes in the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly . The round-trip Portsmouth itinerary is on the intimate 100-passenger Hebridean Sky. On Guernsey you can visit the subtropical gardens at Sausmarez Manor and in Cornwall Caerhays Castle is home to the magnificent National Magnolia Collection. You’ll also venture to the renowned Abbey Gardens on Tresco where more than 20,000 species from over 80 countries thrive in the island’s warm microclimate.

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Best for adults With a focus on the history of the Celts, this 13-night round-trip Southampton cruise is aboard the line’s newest adult-only ship Spirit of Adventure. The itinerary explores the heritage of five of the six Celtic nations; Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Cornwall. Elsewhere, the ship calls at culture-rich St Helier, the capital of Jersey , and the colourful first town of Portree on the Isle of Skye, plus vibrant Liverpool with a maritime history that can be explored in the waterfront museum.

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11. Ambassador Cruise Line

Best for value for money Head onboard the 1,400-passenger Ambience for an 11-night round-Britain cruise from Tilbury and you’ll sail to Scotland, Ireland, the Isles of Scilly and Guernsey in the Channel Islands before hopping over to France for a day in the pretty fishing port of Honfleur. Highlights include Tobermory on the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, where paintbox-coloured buildings line the main street.

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12. Hurtigruten

Best for expedition-style cruising Modern-day adventurers can follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs along the dramatic Jurassic coast and learn about the Callanish standing stones, described as Scotland’s Stonehenge, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, on this round-trip 14-night sailing from Dover. Other highlights on the cruise include isolated islands such as Rathlin Island, home to Northern Ireland’s largest seabird colony. Passengers on the 528-passenger MS Maud sail with knowledgeable expedition team members that lead shore excursions and give in-depth talks on all the destinations.

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