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U.K. and British Isles

Charming villages. Historic castles. And endless rolling hills.

Ultimate guide to cruising in:U.K. and British Isles

A U.K. and British Isles cruise – including Ireland and smaller British Isles – is an immersion in history. Days are spent wandering idyllic towns, visiting castles and enjoying plenty of pints in local pubs. You'll get an up-close look at buzzing cities like London, Dublin and Edinburgh, but can also spend time at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, the Book of Kells at Trinity College and – of course – ever-mysterious Stonehenge. Not enough? Ghost tours are on offer in plenty of ports.

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Europe 2024Europe - British Isles & Western on Regal Princess

The highlights of our trip would have to be Giants Causeway (in Belfast), The Willow Tea Rooms & Gift Shop in Glasgow would a must for us again, Invergordon was amazing since we went with a private guide (Nigel @ www.The entertainment could have been...

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Another GREAT Princess cr...Europe - British Isles & ...
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Wonderful service, good entertainers on board (there always seem to be female violinists in the Wheelhoyse Bar duri...

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I wish I could give it mo...Transatlantic on Norwegia...

The entertainment was excellent, food was good, service great.We were entertained every night--Harry O was great, L...

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Great value for money, su...Europe - British Isles & ...
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Kirkwell, Orkney islands, see the town in less than 90 minutes Belfast, enough time to have a look around the ci...

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All the Viking staff, from the embarkation staff, restaurant servers and chefs to our personal cabin steward provid...

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Cromwell Castle, Scilly Isles, Showcasing Lush Landscape and Clear Blue Waters (Photo: Neil Duggan/Shutterstock)
Edinburgh (Photo:Johannes Valkama/Shutterstock)

Ports in the British Isles

Cobh (Cork)

489

Liverpool

153

Edinburgh (South Queensferry)

221

Southampton

1,102

Belfast

298

Greenock (Glasgow)

297

Dover

90

Dublin

348



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