Travelling abroad from an island nation means flying, right? Not necessarily! Cruising from a UK port means that you avoid all the stress of airports; the delays, missed connections and constant queues. No worries about the weight of your cases, so, yes, take that extra pair of shoes if you want to. And, hey, no jet lag!
Cruises from the UK
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Cruises from the UK: our top picks
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Icelandic Rhapsody
From Belfast to Reykjavik
5 Jul - 12 Jul 2026 (7 Nights)
From £10,329 per guest
Crystal Cruises
Southampton (London) to Copenhagen
From Southampton to Copenhagen
7 Jul - 16 Jul 2026 (9 Nights)
From £4,540 per guest
Crystal Cruises
Southampton to Liverpool
From Southampton to Liverpool
7 Jul - 26 Jul 2026 (19 Nights)
From £9,710 per guest
Hebridean Island Cruises
Pedal the Hebrides
From Oban to Oban
7 Jul - 14 Jul 2026 (7 Nights)
From £7,380 per guest
Our Insight
Cruises from UK ports
Cruising from the UK is in many ways the perfect stress-free way to travel - in fact it can be so relaxed that some of our clients joke that they leave their brains in the boot of the car when they park to board the ship!
There are downsides of course - the seas around the UK are notoriously lumpy, whether you are crossing the Bay of Biscay, the North Sea or the Atlantic, and whatever the time of year, the weather can be disappointing, as we Brits know all too well.
But, convenience aside, there are hidden advantages of cruises from the UK as well. For instance, it's often easier to get travel insurance on round Britain cruises, a great consideration if your health is poor.
Certain cruise lines cruise regularly out of the UK with an excellent range of cruise choices, both close to home and further afield. Luxury cruise lines, it has to be said, tend to have fewer ex UK choices.
Top itineraries for ex UK cruises are the Baltic, Norwegian Fjords, the Canary Islands, or into the Mediterranean. But even a less glamorous round Britain cruise can be fabulously eye-opening and enjoyable. There are also occasional opportunities, during the winter months, to join longer cruises such as World Cruises and Grand Voyages.
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Recommended for ex-UK voyages
Cunard
Elegance, history and the renowned White Star Service are the key features of a cruise on board what Cunard call the 'Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World'. The brand is widely recognised as the truly 'British' line, and this is something that the now-American owners have been very careful to respect. We think they have done a good job; the Cunard style remains unmistakeable.
Hebridean Island Cruises
Hebridean Island Cruises offers a truly unique way to experience Scotland. The unpretentious little Hebridean Princess, inextricably linked to the Western Isles, is loved by all who sail on her, while the Lord of the Highlands brings the same intimacy and charm to the inland waters of the Caledonian Canal.
Oceania Cruises
Whether you choose one of the classic smaller R class ships, the purpose built slightly larger O class, or the newer A class ships, you can expect the same levels of Oceania Cruises delivery, with a huge emphasis on excellent food and fascinating worldwide itineraries which can be combined to create lengthy trips. From 2026, Oceania Cruises operates on an adult-only basis for new bookings, and offers a great option for those seeking destination immersion, a calm and relaxed ambience on board, and great amenities.
What our clients say
“We are always telling friends and other cruisers to try Mundy!”Mr Honey
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