Cruises from the UK destinations

Spain

With its fast-paced cities, laid-back islands and passion for football, fashion, food and fine wine, Spain is a truly fascinating country. In buzzing Barcelona you can marvel at Gaudi’s incredible architectural masterpieces or feast on delicious tapas in a variety of pavement cafés; explore the city’s many churches and cathedrals or hit the shops for the taste of the Catalan lifestyle. In Malaga you can visit nearby Granada to see the world-famous Alhambra Palace, a masterpiece of Moorish art.

Málaga - Join us on a shore excursion to nearby Nerja to see the impressive prehistoric Caves or Drach or take the kids on the wild rides at Tivoli World theme park.
Palma - Be sure to get a photo of La Seu, the imposing 13th century Gothic cathedral then take a stroll around the cobbled streets of the picturesque old town.

We sail to many different Spanish ports; read more about Spanish holidays and cruise stays.

Canary Islands

Ideal for some winter sun, this group of seven islands is situated North West off the African coast. The Canaries boasts spectacular sun-soaked scenery, in Tenerife, the biggest of the islands, you can explore mysterious pyramids or bask on the sun drenched beaches; take a tour of picturesque Puerto de la Cruz. In Gran Canaria you can go dolphin and whale watching or ride a camel through the dunes. Think Lanzarote, think volcanoes. There are more than 300 on the island, many still active and well worth exploring. Read more about Canary Island holidays.

The Canary Islands benefit from great weather all year round and therefore make a perfect getaway when you are looking for a bit of winter sun. Cruises to the Canary Islands depart from Southampton on Independence of the Seas, one of our larger ships.

Norway

From spectacular fjords to crashing waterfalls, lush valleys and soaring mountains, Norway cruises boast breathtaking scenery in incredible style! Jewel of the Seas specialises in Norway and Fjords cruises departing from the UK.

Portugal

Make your own discoveries in seafaring Lisbon, gateway to the New World. Stroll the narrow back streets where Columbus and Vasco da Gama once walked or see the city by boat with a trip down the Tagus River.

Russia

Russia. The very name conjures up a sense of the hidden and often secretive past, spanning centuries from the western world. And a visit to the magnificent city of St Petersburg won’t disappoint. With its rich cultural heritage and grand neo-classical buildings flanking the city’s canals, it offers spectacular sights at every turn. Visit Peter and Paul Fortress, birthplace of modern St Petersburg; St Isaac Cathedral, the world's largest domed cathedral and vast Palace Square, the rallying point of the 1917 Russian Revolution. Get a photo of the famous statue of Peter the Great on his rearing horse and the magnificent fountains at the Peterhof Palace. Make time to sample a delicious dish of borscht or even some decadent caviar!

St Petersburg - The appropriately grand Hermitage Museum is one of the world's greatest museums and home to over three million exhibits. Prepare to be stunned as you gaze in awe at Northern Europe's utterly astonishing treasures.

Italy

Italy is home to one of the world’s most historical and spiritual sites. In ancient Rome you can gaze at Michelangelo’s magnificent Sistine Chapel ceiling or explore the Colosseum where gladiators once fought. In Florence, feast your eyes on intricate Renaissance art or browse the jewellery shops along the Ponte Vecchio, the bridge dating back to 1345. Pose in Pisa for the essential holiday snap standing against the famous leaning tower or lick some of the most sensational gelato under the Mediterranean sun. In breathtaking Venice explore the canals on foot or by the uniquely Venetian gondolas. Read more about other Italy cruises or learn more about shore excursions to help plan you cruise holiday.