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Full list of cruise ships coming to Liverpool in 2023

Vessels from the likes of Disney and P&O will call at the port until December

• 15:05, 21 JUL 2023

Liverpool Cruise Terminal has shared its cruise schedule for the remainder of 2023.

The city has already played host to some iconic cruise lines this year and there will be plenty more luxury, boutique, and expedition vessels coming from now until December.

Liverpool's port is world-renowned and the city has become increasingly popular as a tourist destination over the last decade. With so much to see and do, every year more cruises announced they are coming to the Merseyside coast.

Disney , Fred. Olsen, and Cunard will all call at the port. Since 2007, Liverpool’s terminal has offered cruises with many of the world’s most famous cruise lines and the list keeps on growing.

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List of all cruise ships coming to Liverpool in 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023 – Azamara Journey

Sunday, July 23, 2023 – Azamara Journey

Monday, July 24, 2023 – Island Princess

Tuesday, July, 25 2023 – Ambition

Thursday, July 27, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, July 28, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Saturday 29 July 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Monday, July 31, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – Silver Moon

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Silver Moon – TBC

Thursday, August 3, 2023 – Silver Shadow

Friday, August 4, 2023 – Borealis

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Ambition

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Silver Moon

Friday, August 11, 2023 – Island Sky

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - Nieuw Statendam

Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Monday, August 14, 2023 – Aida Bella

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – Carnival Pride

Thursday, August 17, 2023 – Viking Jupiter

Friday, August 18, 2023 – Borealis

Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Vasco De Gama

Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Vasco De Gama

Monday, August 21, 2023 –Ambition

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Viking Mars

Friday, August 25, 2023 – MS Vista

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – Borealis

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – P&Q Arcadia

Monday, August 28, 2023 – Queen Victoria

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – Island Princess

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Thursday, August 31, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, September 1, 2023 – MSC Explora 1

Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Seven Seas Voyager

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Ambition

Monday, September 4, 2023 – Sliver Moon

Monday, September 4, 2023 – Island Sky

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Viking Mars

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – CARNIVAL PRIDE

Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Celebrity Apex

Friday, September 8, 2023 – Ambience

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Borealis

Sunday, September 10, 2023 – Costa Favolosa

Monday, September 11, 2023 – Europa

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – Viking Venus

Thursday, September 14, 2023 – Disney Dream

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Hanseatic Spirit

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Borealis

Monday, September 18, 2023 – Viking Saturn

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Seven Seas Slendor

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Europa II

Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Viking Venus

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – Borealis

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – World Traveller

Friday, October 6, 2023 – Regal Princess

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Pacific World

Thursday, October 19, 2023 – Pacific World

Sunday, October 22, 2023 – Borealis

Monday, October 23, 2023 – Zenith

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Borealis

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Borealis

Thursday, December 14, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, December 22, 2023 – Borealis

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Liverpool cruise port schedule 2023 includes record number of roundtrips

2 cruise ships on the berth at once, a record number of turnaround calls, and a 20th-anniversary celebration are some of the highlights of the 2023 Cruise Liverpool schedule .

Queen Victoria is set to return to the port, the first time a Cunard liner has been back in Liverpool UK since before the COVID crisis.

Last year's cruise season has been heralded as a huge success, generating a GBP 14 million economic boost to the city courtesy of the 107 cruise ship calls and ~200,000 passengers and crew who traveled through the port in 2022.

Highlights of the 2023 Cruise Liverpool schedule feature:

• 15 cruise calls from Viking ’s luxury lines including the latest addition, Viking Saturn , complete with an infinity pool/Nordic thermal spa
• 8 overnight calls, allowing ~25,000 visitors to explore the port city and beyond during the extended stay
• The return of Amara Journey for an overnight during the Open Golf at Royal Liverpool
• 2 calls from Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria in June & August.
• A new turnaround cruise operator, Ambassador Cruise Line , will commence regional departures from Liverpool in June
• Celebrating Fred Olsen ’s 20th-anniversary sailing from Liverpool in August.
• Liverpool’s cruise ship terminal is set to welcome 2 ships at once, as Island Sky and Silver Moon will be berthed at the same time in September - a first for the team of Cruise Liverpool.

John Mawer, Head of Cruise Operations for Cruise Liverpool, said they were "constantly working to make Liverpool’s cruise offering bigger and better than ever."

"We put operators and passengers at the heart of our planning, to maximise their experience when they come to Liverpool, whilst ensuring their visits reap dividends for the city’s restaurants, hotels and tourism sector. “And while we continue to look to the future, I am absolutely delighted to be welcoming back a piece of our past in the shape of the Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria, and I know this will be a show-stopper for many a cruise-fan, not to mention our residents who will no doubt want to catch a glimpse. It’s shaping up to be our best season on record.”

Full list of cruise ships coming to Liverpool in 2023

Liverpool Cruise Terminal has shared its cruise schedule for the remainder of 2023.

The city will host some new and iconic cruise lines this year. There will be an enormous range of luxury, boutique and expedition vessels coming to Liverpool.

Over the next seven months, vessels from the likes of Disney , P&O and Cunard will all call at the port. Since 2007, Liverpool’s terminal has offered cruises with many of the world’s most famous cruise lines.

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List of all cruise ships coming to Liverpool in 2023

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Thursday, June 8, 2023 – Ambience

Thursday, June 11, 2023 - P&O Brittania

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - P&O Brittania

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 – Silver Shadow

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Thursday, June 15, 2023 – Celebrity Apex

Friday, June 16, 2023 – Borealis

Sunday, June 18, 2023 – Viking Venus

Saturday, June 24, 2023 – Zuiderdam

Sunday, June 25, 2023 – Silver Moon

Monday, June 26, 2023 – Borealis

Thursday, June 29, 2023 – Regal Princess

Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, July 7, 2023 – Ambition

Saturday, July 8, 2023 – Jewel of the Sea

Sunday, July 16, 2023 – Viking Venus

Monday, July 17, 2023 – Silver Shadow

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – Ambition

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 – Borealis

Thursday, July 20, 2023 – Seven Seas Navigator

Saturday, July 22, 2023 – Azamara Journey

Sunday, July 23, 2023 – Azamara Journey

Monday, July 24, 2023 – Island Princess

Tuesday, July, 25 2023 – Ambition

Thursday, July 27, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, July 28, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Saturday 29 July 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Monday, July 31, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 – Silver Moon

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Silver Moon – TBC

Thursday, August 3, 2023 – Silver Shadow

Friday, August 4, 2023 – Borealis

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 – Ambition

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Silver Moon

Friday, August 11, 2023 – Island Sky

Saturday, August 12, 2023 - Nieuw Statendam

Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Monday, August 14, 2023 – Aida Bella

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 – Carnival Pride

Thursday, August 17, 2023 – Viking Jupiter

Friday, August 18, 2023 – Borealis

Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Vasco De Gama

Sunday, August 20, 2023 – Vasco De Gama

Monday, August 21, 2023 –Ambition

Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Jewel of the Seas

Wednesday, August 23, 2023 – Viking Mars

Friday, August 25, 2023 – MS Vista

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – Borealis

Sunday, August 27, 2023 – P&Q Arcadia

Monday, August 28, 2023 – Queen Victoria

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 – Island Princess

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Thursday, August 31, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, September 1, 2023 – MSC Explora 1

Saturday, September 2, 2023 – Seven Seas Voyager

Sunday, September 3, 2023 – Ambition

Monday, September 4, 2023 – Sliver Moon

Monday, September 4, 2023 – Island Sky

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 – Viking Mars

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 – CARNIVAL PRIDE

Thursday, September 7, 2023 – Celebrity Apex

Friday, September 8, 2023 – Ambience

Saturday, September 9, 2023 – Borealis

Sunday, September 10, 2023 – Costa Favolosa

Monday, September 11, 2023 – Europa

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 – Viking Venus

Thursday, September 14, 2023 – Disney Dream

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – Hanseatic Spirit

Sunday, September 17, 2023 – Borealis

Monday, September 18, 2023 – Viking Saturn

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – Norwegian Dawn

Thursday, September 21, 2023 – Seven Seas Slendor

Friday, September 22, 2023 – Europa II

Saturday, September 23, 2023 – Viking Venus

Tuesday, October 3, 2023 – Borealis

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 – World Traveller

Friday, October 6, 2023 – Regal Princess

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 – Pacific World

Thursday, October 19, 2023 – Pacific World

Sunday, October 22, 2023 – Borealis

Monday, October 23, 2023 – Zenith

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – Borealis

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 – Borealis

Thursday, December 14, 2023 – Borealis

Friday, December 22, 2023 – Borealis

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New programme of sailing from Liverpool for summer 2023 announced by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has today unveiled a brand new programme of cruising from Liverpool for summer 2023, offering a host of scenic sailings, cultural discoveries and calls that coincide with special events ashore.

The new sailings feature the chance to cruise the scenic Prins Christiansund and explore the lesser-known port of Narsarsuaq in Greenland; witness the Midnight Sun in sailings to Arctic Norway and Spitsbergen; and sail the Amalfi Coast at sunrise and sunset.

Guests will be able to take advantage of up to £250 per person to spend on board, or up to £500 per person when booking a suite. In addition, on selected July and August 2023 cruises, there is the option to add a third guest from £199 when sharing with two others, plus a number of no single supplement offers for solo travellers too.

The new programme offers 12 brand new sailings departing from Liverpool between June and October 2023.

Members of Fred. Olsen’s Oceans loyalty scheme can take advantage of an exclusive early booking period from today, ahead of the new itineraries going on general sale on Friday (18 th March) at 9am.

Martin Lister, Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experience at Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, said:

“Our new summer programme really showcases what makes us special, and we have hand-crafted each cruise to really celebrate our smaller ships and the opportunities they allow us to offer our guests.

“So much has been curated around the best time to visit, whether that’s to witness a destination at its seasonal best, or to coincide with a special event ashore. In October, for example, Borealis will venture to Canada in time for guests to witness the spectacular autumnal foliage.

“We enjoyed a successful first season of sailing from Liverpool in 2021, and it will be great to have Borealis based from the city again next summer.”

Highlights of Fred. Olsen’s new Summer 2023 programme from Liverpool include:

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Borealis ’ 25-night S2309 ‘Renaissance Italy, the Adriatic and Amalfi Coast’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 22 nd May 2023. Prices start from £3,999 per person, with £250 per person to spend on board.

For more details: Visit S2309 ‘Renaissance Italy, the Adriatic and Amalfi Coast’

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Borealis ’ 15-night S2312 ‘Exploring Northern Norway – the Land of the Midnight Sun’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 4 th July 2023. Prices start from £2,499 per person, with £200 per person to spend on board.

For more details: Visit S2312 ‘Exploring Northern Norway – the Land of the Midnight Sun’

Borealis ’ 14-night S2315 ‘Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland’ cruise, departing from Liverpool on 4 th August 2023. Prices start from £2,599 per person, with £200 per person to spend on board.

For more details: Visit S2315 ‘Exploring Rugged and Remote Greenland and Iceland’

The summer programme comes ahead of the launch of Fred. Olsen’s full 2023/24 brochure, which is set to be released by the small-ship operator in late April 2022.

For more information on Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ two new cruises, visit the website.

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The ships are back in the city for the new season; check out the Liverpool Cruise Schedule for 2024.

This year, Liverpool will welcome over 95 cruise ships to its docks. The city has also been chosen to host a naming ceremony for Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne.

Please note that this list is subject to change.

Full Liverpool Cruise Schedule 2024 dates and liners:

Saturday 13 April 2024 – VIKING VENUS – Transit

Friday 19 April 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Wednesday 24 April 2024 – VIKING VENUS – Transit

Thursday 25 April 2024 – VIKING SATURN – Transit

Friday 26 April 2024 – MSC POESIA – Transit

Friday 3 May 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Monday 6 May 2024 – HANSEATIC INSPIRATION – Transit

Tuesday 7 May 2024 – VIKING SATURN – Transit

Wednesday 8 May 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Friday 10 May 2024 – DEUTSCHLAND – Transit

Sunday 12 May 2024 – VIKING SKY – Transit

Wednesday 15 May 2024 – VIKING NEPTUNE – Transit

Thursday 16 May 2024 – MEIN SCHIFF 3 – Transit

Saturday 18 May 2024 – CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE – Transit

Monday 20 May 2024 – ROTTERDAM – Transit

Tuesday 21 May 2024 – ODYSSEY – Transit

Wednesday 22 May 2024 – ODYSSEY – Transit

Thursday 23 May 2024 – AMADEA – Transit

Saturday 25 May 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Thursday 30 May 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Saturday 1 June 2024 – REGAL PRINCESS – Transit

Monday 3 June 2024 – QUEEN ANNE – Transit

Tuesday 4 June 2024 – VIKING SATURN – Transit

Saturday 8 June 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Tuesday 11 June 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Saturday 15 June 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Tuesday 18 June 2024 – JEWEL OF THE SEAS – Transit

Sunday 23 June 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Monday 24 June 2024 – REGAL PRINCESS – Transit

Tuesday 25 June 2024 – VIKING SKY – Transit

Wednesday 26 June 2024 – NIEUW STATENDAM – Transit

Thursday 27 June 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Friday 28 June 2024 – VIKING NEPTUNE – Transit

Saturday 29 June 2024 – CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE – Transit

Sunday 30 June 2024 – SEVEN SEAS MARINER – Transit

Wednesday 3 July 2024 – CARNIVAL LEGEND – Transit

Thursday 4 July 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Saturday 6 July 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Sunday 7 July 2024 – VIKING SKY – Transit

Wednesday 10 July 2024 – VIKING NEPTUNE – Transit

Saturday 13 July 2024 – MEIN SCHIFF 3 – Transit

Monday 15 July 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Thursday 18 July 2024 – SEABOURN QUEST – Transit

Friday 19 July 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Saturday 20 July 2024 – VIKING SATURN – Transit

Tuesday 23 July 2024 – VIKING SKY – Transit

Wednesday 24 July 2024 – CARNIVAL LEGEND – Transit

Thursday 25 July 2024 – ARCADIA – Transit

Friday 26 July 2024 – JEWEL OF THE SEAS – Transit

Saturday 27 July 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Sunday 28 July 2024 – ISLAND SKY – Turnaround

Monday 29 July 2024 – VIKING SATURN – Transit

Tuesday 30 July 2024 – SILVER SPIRIT – Transit

AUGUST 2024

Thursday 1 August 2024 – AMBITION – Turnaround

Friday 2 August 2024 – JEWEL OF THE SEAS – Transit

Sunday 4 August 2024 – VIKING SKY – Transit

Wednesday 7 August 2024 – JEWEL OF THE SEAS – Transit

Friday 9 August 2024 – ISLAND SKY – Transit

Sunday 11 August 2024 – AIDA BELLA – Transit

Monday 12 August 2024 – ROTTERDAM – Transit

Tuesday 13 August 2024 – MS NAUTICA – Transit

Wednesday 14 August 2024 – CARNIVAL LEGEND – Transit

Thursday 15 August 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Friday 16 August 2024 – EUROPA – Transit

Monday 19 August 2024 – RENAISSANCE – Transit

Tuesday 20 August 2024 – SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE – Transit

Wednesday 21 August 2024 – ISLAND SKY – Transit

Thursday 22 August 2024 – AZAMARA QUEST – Transit

Friday 23 August 2024 – VIKING NEPTUNE – Transit

Saturday 24 August 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Sunday 25 August 2024 – SEVEN SEAS SPLENDOR – Transit

Tuesday 27 August 2024 – VIKING VENUS – Transit

SEPTEMBER 2024

Sunday 1 September 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Tuesday 3 September 2024 – VIKING NEPTUNE – Transit

Thursday 5 September 2024 – MS MARINA – Transit

Friday 6 September 2024 – QUEEN MARY 2 – Transit

Saturday 7 September 2024 – QUEEN MARY 2 – Transit

Sunday 8 September 2024 – VIKING VENUS – Transit

Wednesday 11 September 2024 – DISNEY DREAM – Transit

Thursday 12 September 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Sunday 15 September 2024 – CRYSTAL SYMPHONY – Transit

Monday 16 September 2024 – REGAL PRINCESS – Transit

Friday 20 September 2024 – VIKING STAR – Transit

Saturday 21 September 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Wednesday 25 September 2024 – WORLD VOYAGER – Transit

Sunday 29 September 2024 – REGAL PRINCESS – Transit

Monday 30 September 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

OCTOBER 2024

Saturday 5 October 2024 – NORWEGIAN STAR – Transit

Sunday 13 October 2024 – HAMBURG – Transit

Sunday 20 October 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Sunday 27 October 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

NOVEMBER 2024

Sunday 10 November 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Sunday 24 November 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

DECEMBER 2024

Thursday 12 December 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

Saturday 21 December 2024 – BOLETTE – Turnaround

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Simply unforgettable experiences to some of the world’s most sought-after destinations are within your reach on Fred. Olsen UK cruises from Liverpool. Situated on the coast of Northwest England, this port is the ideal starting point for short cruises from Liverpool to Scotland, Northern Europe and Scandinavia, bringing you closer to destinations such as the Norwegian fjords and Scottish lochs, or see the astonishing natural wonders of an Iceland cruise from Liverpool and remote locations within the Arctic Circle. In 2026, cruise from Liverpool on an epic journey around the world aboard Bolette , visiting iconic cities such as Syndey, Kuala Lumpur and Auckland; and idyllic paradise islands in Thailand, Indonesia and the Maldives.

With such a diverse selection of sailings to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect Fred. Olsen cruise and sail from Liverpool today.

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• Enjoy views of the picturesque Amalfi Coast from the decks of Bolette
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• Discover the awe-inspiring scenery of the Hebrides
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Cruise from Liverpool

Enjoy a modern terminal and excellent facilities before boarding your cruise from Liverpool port, which is just ten minutes away from the attractions of the city centre.

Choose a departure range of up to 1 month if you have not selected a specific cruise line or Choose a departure date range of up to 3 months if you have selected a specific cruise line

2024 Liverpool Cruise Deals

1. two-night mini-cruise from liverpool.

Borealis 2 nights 05 Jan 2024

• Smaller ships. Fewer guests. Personal service.

2. Liverpool to Sydney

Borealis 53 nights 05 Jan 2024

3. Wonders & Wildlife Of The Azores & Madeira

Bolette 14 nights 19 Apr 2024

4. Scenic Isles of Scotland

Bolette 5 nights 03 May 2024

5. Colourful & Cosmopolitan Mediterranean

Bolette 17 nights 08 May 2024

6. Scenic Scottish lsles in Five Nights

Bolette 5 nights 25 May 2024

7. Springtime Norwegian Fjords

Bolette 9 nights 30 May 2024

8. Discovering Northern Spain

Bolette 7 nights 08 Jun 2024

9. British Isles Discovery

Ambition 12 nights 11 Jun 2024

• Premium value, traditional cruise experience at an affordable price.

10. Whales & Volcanic Landscapes Of Iceland

Bolette 12 nights 15 Jun 2024

11. Northern Isles & Fjordland Adventure

Ambition 11 nights 23 Jun 2024

12. Norwegian Fjords & Falls

Bolette 9 nights 27 Jun 2024

13. Iceland's Land of Ice & Fire

Ambition 11 nights 04 Jul 2024

14. Volcanic Islands & Hidden Gems of Portugal

Bolette 13 nights 06 Jul 2024

15. Hidden Gems of France, Spain & Portugal

Ambition 12 nights 15 Jul 2024

16. Discovering Arctic's Wildlife & Remote Landscapes

Bolette 27 nights 19 Jul 2024

17. UK & Ireland Getaway

Ambition 5 nights 27 Jul 2024

18. Scottish Islands & Edinburgh Festival

Ambition 7 nights 01 Aug 2024

19. Summertime Norwegian Fjords

Bolette 9 nights 15 Aug 2024

20. Exploring Ireland's Coastal Scenery

Bolette 8 nights 24 Aug 2024

21. Spain, Portugal & the Spectacular Bird Migration

Bolette 11 nights 01 Sep 2024

22. Whales, Waterfalls & Geysers of Iceland

Bolette 9 nights 12 Sep 2024

23. Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords

Bolette 9 nights 21 Sep 2024

24. Exploring the Colourful Adriatic

Bolette 20 nights 30 Sep 2024

25. Discovering Northern Spain

Bolette 7 nights 20 Oct 2024

26. Natural Wonders & Wildlife Of The Azores

Bolette 14 nights 27 Oct 2024

27. Winter Warmth In The Canaries

Bolette 14 nights 10 Nov 2024

28. Winter Warmth In The Canaries & Cape Verde

Bolette 18 nights 24 Nov 2024

29. Festive Spanish Break

Bolette 9 nights 12 Dec 2024

30. Canaray Islands Christmas & Lisbon New Year

Bolette 14 nights 21 Dec 2024

2025 Liverpool Cruise Deals

1. two-night mini-cruise.

Bolette 2 nights 04 Jan 2025

2. World Cruise from Liverpool

Bolette 110 nights 04 Jan 2025

3. Springtime Norwegian Fjords & the Faroes

Bolette 8 nights 24 Apr 2025

4. Scenic Scottish Isles In Five Nights

Bolette 5 nights 02 May 2025

5. Colourful & Cosmopolitan Med with Amalfi Coast

Bolette 17 nights 07 May 2025

6. Scenic Scottish Isles In Five Nights

Bolette 5 nights 24 May 2025

7. Italy’s Scenic Riviera with Charming Cinque Terre

Bolette 16 nights 24 Sep 2025

How to get to Liverpool

Travelling to this superb city is made even easier by its brilliant transport links including regular trains and flights in and out of Liverpool.

By Train: Travel to Liverpool Lime Street Station which is well connected to most UK cities. From here you can reach your cruise from Liverpool by taking a short taxi ride. Fred Olsen also offers their customers the chance to pre-book a £5 coach trip to the port.

By Car: Take the motorway to Liverpool and turn off at the A5036. Take a right at the junction at A565 and follow the signs to the docks to reach your cruise from Liverpool.

About Cruises from Liverpool

When you cruise from Liverpool, you’ll be departing from a modern terminal full of excellent facilities. This superb port is only 10 minutes away from the city centre and will provide you with a comfortable passenger experience before your big adventure begins.

Some of the world’s finest cruise companies sail from Liverpool, such as Fred Olsen Cruise Line . The choice of destinations that depart from this wonderful city is incredibly varied and stretches from Norway to the Canary Islands and beyond. From Liverpool, you can explore charming Tobermory, chill out in Corsica or relax in gorgeous Palma and so much more.

Cruising from Liverpool you can voyage to a great range of destinations such as France, Spain, Portugal, the Canary Islands, Iceland, Norway, Ireland and the British Isles .

From spotting whales off the coast of Iceland to sailing through the lush majestic fjords of Norway. When you choose to cruise from Liverpool, you’ll discover that the world is just around the corner.

2024 Cruises from Liverpool Voyage across the oceans in 2024 with the superb range of cruises from Liverpool. With professional and highly experienced operators such as Fred. Olsen you can venture beyond the horizon in style. With a wide range of destinations and so much more, call us today to find out more about cruising the world from Liverpool in 2024.

2025 Cruises from Liverpool Set sail upon the ocean waves from Liverpool in 2025, and find new adventures aboard an exciting cruise. With more destinations and more adventures available, there’s never been a better time to take to the sea and explore the world. And with Fred. Olsen announcing an unbelievable 17-night action-packed cruise of the “Natural Wonders of Azores & Iceland” from Liverpool, it looks like 2025 is a great year to cruise.

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Cruises From Liverpool

Browse our collection of cruises from Liverpool departing in 2024 and 2025 and book your next holiday with us today.2

Since 2007, Liverpool’s cruise terminal has offered cruises with many of the world’s most famous cruise lines, including Fred Olsen , Princess Cruises and Cunard. Setting sail from Liverpool is an excellent option for those in the northwest of England who wish to enjoy a cruise holiday but would like to avoid flying.

On a no-fly cruise from Liverpool, it’s possible to visit various destinations. Choose from itineraries that visit the Norweigan Fjords, the Baltic and the Mediterranean, or immerse yourself in the British Isles’ rural landscapes and vibrant cities.

Five Reasons To Cruise From Liverpool

• Easily accessible from the northwest of England.
• Enjoy all the benefits of a cruise without needing to fly.
• No luggage restrictions – pack as much as you like without being penalised.
• Car parking is included in the fare with most cruise lines.
• Liverpool is a great city to explore on a pre or post-cruise stay.

Lines that offer cruises from Liverpool

Only a couple of cruise lines offer frequent departures from Liverpool. The most popular is Fred Olsen, with whom you can visit Northern Europe and Scandinavia. You will also find Mediterranean cruises during the summer months. Hurtigruten also departs from Liverpool on a semi-regular basis. However, this should change in 2024, when the city’s new cruise terminal opens.

Cruise Deals From Liverpool

It is possible to secure a great deal on cruises from Liverpool in 2024 or 2025, especially with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, who offer reduced fares on selected departures. You can also take advantage of some fantastic last-minute and special offers for solo travellers.

For more information regarding cruising from Liverpool in 2024 or 2025, call our Voyage Consultants on 0800 008 6677 . Alternatively, please make an online enquiry for one of the voyages below.

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A Retro Look At Cruises Through The Decades

Posted: November 29, 2023 | Last updated: November 29, 2023

Sailing through time

1830s: the very beginnings

1840s: the first pleasure cruises

1840s: a landmark in cruise-line history

1850–60s: early developments

Passenger cruising continued to develop through the mid-19th century, with luxuries like on-board lounges and simple entertainment emerging. Shown here, in 1856, is Cunard's RMS Persia, one of the largest ships of her time and an early Blue Riband winner (an award given for high-speed Atlantic crossings).

1870s: the New World

1880s: lighting up the ocean

1890s: “floating palaces”

1900s: entering cruising’s golden age

At the turn of the century, there was still a frisson around cruising and large, buzzy crowds would often gather to see off the ships. This nostalgic photograph was snapped between 1900 and 1915, and shows large steam boats leaving from the White Star Line dock in Detroit, Michigan. Well-dressed passengers fill the ships' upper and lower decks too.

1900s: the first purpose-built cruise ship

1910s: onboard entertainment

1910s: the Titanic disaster

One of the most famous and devastating events in cruise history occurred in this decade. Dubbed "unsinkable" by the White Star Line's vice-president, the Titanic set out from Southampton on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 to much applause. But just four days later, she collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic: the compartments in her hull filled with water and she tragically sank. The disaster claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people.

1910s: First World War

1920s: cruising’s golden age continued

1920s: setting the bar high

1920s: a festive feast

1920s: the first round-the-world cruise

Another major milestone came in the 1920s: the very first round-the-world cruise. The Cunard Line's RMS Laconia (pictured here leaving Liverpool circa 1920) sailed around the globe in 1922, calling at 22 ports along the way, and taking 450 lucky passengers with her.

1930s: all games on deck

1930s: making a splash

1940s: post-war cruising

1950s: the post-war decades

Come the 1950s, cruise ships had another phenomenon to compete with: jet planes. Commercial air travel boomed in this decade, with comfier aircraft and improved routes enticing travelers into the skies. Many cruise liners underwent swish post-war refits in an attempt to stay afloat: this 1950s photo shows the opulent dining room of French liner SS Île de France after a dramatic post-war makeover.

1950s: going Down Under

1950s: the Blue Riband record breaker

Though formalized in the 1930s, the Blue Riband – the award for the passenger cruise liner with the fastest Atlantic-crossing time – has its roots right back in the 19th century. The record is still held by SS United States of United States Lines, which first sped across the Atlantic in 1952. She's pictured here on 9 July 1952, docking in Southampton.

1960s: the Jet Age

1970s: The Love Boat

As flying became more commonplace, the popularity of cruising looked set to dwindle. However, one particular TV series is often credited with keeping travelers' passion for cruising alive. The Love Boat – aired from the 1970s – was a comedy series that followed the crew and passengers of luxury liner SS Pacific Princess. Such was its popularity, some say it brought cruising back into the mainstream once more. This shot shows Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1975. 

1970s: cruising opens up to the masses

1980s: the cruise to nowhere

The 1980s is thought to be the decade that pioneered the "cruise to nowhere," where the ship really was the destination. The SS Norway (pictured) – a lavish mega ship with room for thousands of passengers and amenities like a casino – embarked on a no-docking cruise in this decade.

1990s: Disney takes to the water

2000s: making waves in the modern world

The 2000s saw larger-than-life, no-expense-spared, mega cruise ships sail onto the scene. This sunset snap shows Cunard Line's Queen Mary II as she completes her first trans-Atlantic voyage in January 2004. At this time, she was the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever constructed with room for 2,200-plus passengers, a theater and even a planetarium, setting the bar for the ships of posterity. 

2010s: bigger, better and healthier

2020s: off to a rocky start

The 2020s got off to an eventful start. The COVID-19 pandemic halted almost all cruises, with some passengers and crew marooned onboard while testing and entry protocols were debated. In 2021 rife cancellations, last-minute border changes and variant outbreaks persisted. However, the years since have indicated a return to pre-pandemic popularity, with 300 cruise ships departing in April 2022 – pretty impressive compared to just 22 departing in April 2021. Cruise lines have incorporated more health and safety protocols, such as advising passengers to control their TV, light and temperature via an app instead of touchpoints. 

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