Cruises from Newcastle
Not only is Newcastle upon Tyne renowned as one of Britain’s best cities, it is also a fantastic starting point for a cruise. With its excellent road and rail connections to the rest of Northern England, Scotland and beyond, the Port of Tyne is the perfect place to set sail on a relaxing cruise holiday.
Cruises from Newcastle head to a number of exciting destinations, from the sunny Mediterranean to the scenic beauty of Norway and Iceland.
- Mediterranean - Barcelona, Ibiza, Valencia, Florence
- Northern Europe - Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Faroes
- Western Europe - Amsterdam, La Coruna, Lisbon
- British Isles - Kirkwall, Stornoway, Shetlands, Cork
Cruises from Newcastle are usually with Ambassador Cruise Line and Fred Olsen aboard their cruise ships Ambition, Borealis and Balmoral, of which the former calls Newcastle the official homeport. In addition, other cruise lines such as P&O Cruises, Marella, Silversea and Regent do occasionally stop in Newcastle as a port of call. A good number of cruises from Newcastle are shorter mini-cruises of between three and five nights, making them ideal for those wanting a convenient, no-fly taster cruise to try cruising for the first time.
See all our cruises departing from Newcastle and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 197 8050 to begin your dream holiday. Alternatively, see here all our fly cruises from Newcastle.
Cruises from Tilbury
London Tilbury Docks in Essex serves as the UK capital’s main cruise port. Sailing to a fantastic array of destinations and well connected by road and rail to London and wider southern England, including the airports of Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton, cruises from Tilbury are one of the best ways to enjoy a convenient no-fly cruise.
Cruises from Tilbury typically sail to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean and around Britain. As well as the Norwegian Fjords, in Northern Europe seasonal Christmas Market cruises and to see the Northern Lights are extremely popular cruising from Tilbury, while there are also sailings down to the Canary Islands and Mediterranean for sun seekers. In addition, there are plenty of shorter, mini cruise options of three to five days around the UK and to Amsterdam, Bruges and Honfleur.
- British Isles - Cobh, Liverpool, Scilly Isles
- Northern Europe - Amsterdam, Norway, Iceland, Faroes
- Mediterranean - La Coruna, Lisbon, Majorca, Florence, Rome, Naples
- Canary Islands - Lisbon, Casablanca, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote
Cruise lines departing from Tilbury include Ambassador, Regent Seven Seas, Azamara, Oceania and Ponant, providing a good selection from cheap to all-inclusive and luxury options to choose from. Ambassador Cruise Line are the most numerous sailings aboard their popular cruise ships Ambience and Ambition, with Tilbury being the latter’s official homeport. In addition, as the main cruise port for London, Tilbury also hosts other cruise lines such as P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC, Norwegian and Fred Olsen as a port of call.
Last-minute cruises from Tilbury are available, but we encourage you to book in advance to avoid disappointment. See all our cruises departing from London Tilbury and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 197 8050 to begin your dream holiday.
Cruises from Portsmouth
A city synonymous with ocean-going travel, Portsmouth offers fantastic cruises around the British Isles, Europe and beyond from a great selection of cruise lines and ships. From Ambassador Cruise Line to Virgin Voyages, plus convenient transport links for a stress-free, no-fly holiday, cruises from Portsmouth unlock incredible destinations to suit all tastes and budgets.
Cruises from Portsmouth sail to a number of incredible destinations, from the UK and Ireland, and wider Northern Europe, to the sun-drenched Mediterranean and Canary Islands via Spain and Portugal. Due to the time needed to sail to destinations such as the Mediterranean and Canaries, these sailings tend to be fairly long at 7 to 14 days in duration. However, mini cruises from Portsmouth of between 3 and 5 nights are also extremely popular for a cheap, last-minute weekend getaway to Amsterdam, Dublin or other British cities for the ultimate short city break at sea.
- British Isles - Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork
- Northern Europe - Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland
- Mediterranean - Bilbao, Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar
- Canary Islands - La Coruña, Casablanca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Funchal
There is a wide variety of choice when it comes to cruise lines sailing from Portsmouth. Ambassador and Fred Olsen are more traditional, while Silversea, Azamara, Oceania and Crystal are popular for luxury cruises, while Virgin Voyages are becoming more and more popular for their alternative, adult-only take on cruising. Ambassador and Fred Olsen are also much-loved for their seasonal Christmas Markets and Mini Cruises while the other cruise ships are fantastic for those wanting to go to smaller ports of call off the beaten track due to their small size.
See all our cruises from Portsmouth and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 197 8050 today!
Cruises From Falmouth
Falmouth Harbour Cruise Terminal acts as Cornwall’s main cruise port. With a proud maritime tradition, Falmouth is the UK’s deepest natural harbour, allowing even the largest cruise ships to dock in spite of the town itself being relatively small.
Cruises from Falmouth usually either sail down the Atlantic coast, taking in Holland, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal, or to Northern Europe for the Norwegian Fjords and beyond. These itineraries vary in duration as well as destination too, from 3 to 5-night mini cruises to longer sailings of over two weeks at sea.
- Western Europe - Amsterdam, Brest, Bilbao, Vigo, Porto
- Northern Europe - Norway, Iceland, Faroes, Shetlands
Ambassador is the only cruise line departing direct from Falmouth aboard their popular cruise ship Ambition. However, the harbour can accommodate ships of all sizes, so the terminal is usually busy with a number of other lines stopping by as a port of call, such as Fred Olsen, MSC, Holland America, Princess and Regent.
See all our cruises from Falmouth and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 197 8050 today!
Iceland's Land of Ice and Fire
Ambition 31 May 2025 14 nights
Itinerary: Falmouth - Runavik (Faroe Isles) - Seydhisfjordur - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik - Bristol - Falmouth
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- Interior £1,289pp
- Ocean View £1,929pp
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Includes extra savings of up to £63pp
Marvels of France, Portugal, and Spain
Ambition 14 June 2025 16 nights
Itinerary: Falmouth - Lorient - Le Verdon - Getxo - Leixoes - Cadiz - Gibraltar - Vigo - Brest - Bristol...
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- Interior £1,519pp
- Ocean View £1,889pp
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Includes extra savings of up to £86pp
Summertime Fjords
Ambition 30 June 2025 14 nights
Itinerary: Falmouth - Sandnes - Bergen - Trondheim - Andalsnes - Lerwick - Bristol - Falmouth
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- Interior £1,449pp
- Ocean View £2,149pp
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Includes extra savings of up to £71pp
Channel Islands and The Netherlands Experience
Ambition 14 July 2025 5 nights
Itinerary: Falmouth - St. Peter Port - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Newcastle
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- Interior £459pp
- Ocean View £669pp
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