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Cruises to British Isles

British Isles sailings string together a lot of ports and a fair number of sea days, so the ship is your steady base. These are the ships sailing the British Isles, ranked by Vessel Class.

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Which ship is right for you
Top of the class
Silver Ray
This Small ship from Silversea Cruises leads every British Isles vessel on our grade.
Travelers' favorite
4.6
Viking Jupiter
Highest review score in the region: 4.6/5 across 537 published reviews.
Best for families
Independence of the Seas
The top-graded British Isles ship that earns our family tag on its own data.
Best ships sailing British Isles
#1
Silver Ray
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (728 guests) · new in 2024 · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.1Reviews
#6
Viking Jupiter
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#8
Viking Venus
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · New ship
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#17
Queen Anne
Cunard Line · Luxury
Large resort ship (3,000 guests) · new in 2024 · New ship
Vessel
3.1Reviews
#20
Viking Sky
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · Adults-only
Vessel
4.6Reviews
#26
Silver Shadow
Silversea Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (392 guests) · Great food · Great service · Spacious
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#38
Seven Seas Mariner
Regent Seven Seas Cruises · Ultra-luxury
Small ship (700 guests) · Great food · Great service · Great for families
Vessel
3.8Reviews
#40
Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,260 guests) · new in 2025 · New ship
Vessel
4.0Reviews
#42
Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (5,668 guests) · new in 2024 · Lots to do · New ship
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#46
Mein Schiff 5
TUI Cruises (Mein Schiff) · Premium
Large resort ship (2,534 guests) · Loved by travelers
Vessel
4.4Reviews
#58
Viking Yi Dun
Viking Ocean Cruises · Luxury
Mid-size ship (930 guests) · Great food · Great service · Adults-only
Vessel
3.7Reviews
#61
Majestic Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,560 guests)
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#62
Sky Princess
Princess Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (3,660 guests) · New ship
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#70
Anthem of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Contemporary
Large resort ship (4,180 guests) · Lots to do
Vessel
3.6Reviews
#78
Celebrity Equinox
Celebrity Cruises · Premium
Large resort ship (2,850 guests) · refit 2019 · Great service
Vessel
4.3Reviews
Ports you’ll visit
Dublin
Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, and Temple Bar.
Belfast
The Titanic Quarter and the Giant's Causeway coast road.
Invergordon
The Highlands gateway: Loch Ness, glens, whisky distilleries.
Heads up: Loch Ness is a ~60-min coach ride; this is a Highlands gateway, not a city stop.
Liverpool
Beatles landmarks, the Albert Dock, and two cathedrals.
Cobh
Cork's harbor town: Blarney Castle, the Titanic trail, Kinsale.
Heads up: Cork city is ~25 min by train; Blarney Castle is a separate 30-min drive.
When to go
British Isles season runs May to September, built around the long northern daylight. June to August gives the mildest, driest weather; May and September are cooler, quieter shoulders. Pack for changeable skies whenever you go.
Aug 20267 sailingsSep 20263 sailingsOct 202610 sailingsNov 20265 sailingsDec 202614 sailingsJan 20275 sailings
Common questions
When is the best time to cruise British Isles?

British Isles season runs May to September, built around the long northern daylight. June to August gives the mildest, driest weather; May and September are cooler, quieter shoulders. Pack for changeable skies whenever you go.

How long are British Isles cruises?

The British Isles sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 5 to 12 nights.

Which ports do British Isles cruises visit?

Tracked British Isles itineraries call at Dublin, Belfast, Invergordon, Liverpool and Cobh.

What is the best cruise ship in British Isles?

Silver Ray (Silversea Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #1 in our fleet-wide ranking.

Vessel Class and Review Score scores are live and real. Fares shown on sailing pages are preview samples until the live fare feed arrives.