Best Norwegian fjords cruises from the UK

A cruise is a best way to experience the Norwegian fjords

Norway’s fjords are about a day at sea from the UK and provide some of the most stunning landscapes you can witness on a cruise.

Best from Southampton: MSC Cruises’ Norwegian Fjords

A classic seven-night roundtrip sailing on board MSC Virtuosa, this voyage takes in some of the most popular ports in Norway: Haugesund, Olden, Alesund and Kristiansand. With two days at sea and four ports of call in seven days, this cruise is the perfect mix of relaxation and exploration.

Prices from £685. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Liverpool: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Fjords, Mountains and Glaciers of Norway

This 10-night exploration of Norway on board Bolette departs on 2 September and calls at Andalsnes, Olden, Skjolden, Ulvik and Bergen, before sailing back to Liverpool. In addition to stopping in some of Norway’s prettiest towns, this sailing offers scenic cruising opportunities in Romsdalsfjord, Nordfjord, Lustrafjorden, Sognefjord and Hardangerfjord.

Prices from £1,264. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from London Tilbury: Ambassador Cruise Line’s Autumn Fjordland

This adults-only voyage sails from London Tilbury on 22 September. Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience takes you to Bergen, Flam, Nordfjordeid, Andalsnes and Sandnes over nine nights. You’ll also have three days at sea to enjoy the ship’s facilities and relax.

Prices from £1132. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best Baltic cruises from the UK

Copenhagen is one of the most popular stops on a Baltic cruise

You can experience some of the most exciting northern European cities on a Baltic sailing from a UK port.

Best from Southampton: P&O Cruises’ Scandinavia & the Baltics

Departing on 28 August, this 14-night sailing on board Britannia includes stops at some marvellous cities: Kiel, Tallinn, Helsinki, Stockholm (where the ship stays overnight), Copenhagen and Skagen. Plus, this is a P&O Food Heroes sailing with Marco Pierre White, Olly Smith and Jose Pizarro, who will all be spending time on board.

Prices from £1,510. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Dover: Carnival Cruise Line’s Scandinavia & Baltic from Dover

Departing on 19 July, this 12-night sailing on board Carnival Legend covers a range of big-hitting ports of call, such as Kiel, Warnemunde, Tallinn, Helsinki and Stockholm. In addition, the ship will also stop in Amsterdam, an uncommon – but welcome – addition to this classic route.

Prices from £1,189. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best British Isles cruises from the UK

Some British Isles sailings take you to the beautiful town of Portree on the Isle of Skye

There’s no need to travel far to have a wonderful time at sea – the British Isles offer sensational coastal beauty and fascinating cities.

Best from Southampton: Princess Cruises’ British Isles with France

This 12-night sailing on board Majestic Princess allows for a proper exploration of the British Isles, with stops in Portland (Dorset), Falmouth (Cornwall), Cork (from Cobh, Ireland), Dun Laoghaire (for Dublin), Liverpool, Greenock (for Glasgow – overnight on board), Invergordon (for Inverness and the Loch Ness) and Edinburgh (from South Queensferry). The ship also stops in Le Havre (for Paris, France).

Prices from £1,816. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Liverpool: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Scenic Coastlines of the British Isles

Unlike the previous sailing with Princess Cruises, this voyage on Bolette does not circumnavigate Great Britain. Instead, its itinerary will take you to a range of lesser-known and absolutely stunning destinations. These include St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly, Portree in the Isle of Skye and Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands.

Prices from £1,846. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Dover: Holland America Line’s Wild British Isles

This 14-night sailing is a perfect combination of big-hitting ports of call and lesser-known gems. Sailing from Dover on 21 August, you’ll start with a stop in Rotterdam, before calling at Edinburgh (from South Queensferry), Invergordon (for Inverness and the Loch Ness), Portree (Isle of Skye), Belfast, Liverpool, Dun Laoghaire (for Dublin) and Cobh (for Cork).

Prices from £1,313. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for more details.

Best Mediterranean cruises from the UK

Mediterranean cruises from the UK often include stops in Spain pictured and France

Sailing to the Mediterranean from the UK takes a few days, but if you’re happy to embark on a longer sailing, it could be the perfect holiday at sea.

Best from Southampton: P&O Cruises’ Western Mediterranean

Departing on 10 October on board Arvia, this 13-night sailing combines five days at sea with stops in La Coruna, Malaga, La Seyne-sur-Mer (France), Barcelona and Cadiz (for tours to Seville). A perfect early-autumn escape when you can still expect warm weather and plenty of sunshine.

Prices from £969. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Liverpool: Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Islands & Bays of the Mediterranean

Embark on a 23-night Mediterranean odyssey on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ Bolette from Liverpool on 23 October. This voyage takes you to Ceuta (an autonomous Spanish city on the North African coast), Cartagena (Spain), Cagliari (Sardinia), Messina and Siracusa (both Sicily), Dubrovnik and Split (both Croatia), Bari (Italy), Valletta (Malta) and Gibraltar, before sailing back to Liverpool.

Prices from £3,039. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best Canary Islands cruises from the UK

A cruise lets you discover several Canary Islands in one trip

The Canaries are a favourite for us Brits, and a cruise lets you visit several of the sunshine islands in one trip.

Best from Southampton: MSC Cruises’ Canary Islands

This 12-night sailing on board MSC Virtuosa combines stops in three popular Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote), plus Funchal (Madeira), Lisbon (Portugal) and Vigo (Spain). Departing on 3 October from Southampton, this voyage is a perfect excuse for a sunshine escape before the weather turns cold back home.

Prices from £1,050. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

Best from Dover: Holland America Line’s Canary Island Enchantment

Also sailing in October, this 14-night voyage on board Nieuw Statendam from Dover begins with a call in the Netherlands (Rotterdam), before sailing south to Funchal (Madeira), La Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. The ship then starts its journey back to Dover, stopping en route in Lisbon.

Prices from £1,245. Visit the Iglu Cruise website for details.

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