UK No Fly Cruises
Cruising from the UK offers an unparalleled convenience that many holidaymakers cherish. One of the main advantages is the complete absence of airport queues, which can often turn the excitement of travel into a frustrating ordeal. By setting sail from domestic ports, you can embark on your adventure with ease, skipping the hassle of check-ins and security checks typically associated with air travel.
As soon as you step on board, your holiday truly begins. The moment you cross the threshold onto the ship, you are greeted by the soothing sounds of the sea and the friendly smiles of the crew, allowing you to unwind and relax immediately. Whether you choose to explore the ship's amenities, indulge in a gourmet meal, or simply soak in the views, every aspect is designed to ensure that your holiday is an enjoyable experience from the very start.
With a variety of ports around the UK available for embarkation, cruising provides access to remarkable destinations without the need for lengthy transfers. Departing from cities like Southampton, Dover, or Liverpool opens the door to spectacular itineraries that include iconic European locations, all while enjoying the comfort of your floating hotel. This means you can reach incredible destinations while spending minimal time on the road or in the air.
One of the most liberating aspects of cruising from the UK is the absence of stringent baggage restrictions commonly found with airlines. Passengers can bring along what they need for a fabulous getaway, whether that's a collection of evening wear for formal nights or casual clothing for excursions. This freedom to pack according to your needs truly enhances the overall holiday experience.
In summary, cruising from the UK redefines the modern holiday by eliminating stress associated with airport travel, allowing you to dive into relaxation as soon as you board, offering a variety of accessible ports, and providing flexible baggage options. All these advantages combine to make cruising an excellent choice for your next getaway.
P&O Iona
P&O Iona sails out of Southampton all year round where you can cruise to the following destinations
- Canary Islands, Atlantic Coast of Spain, France & Portugal
- 2025 - March; September to December
- 2026 - February to May, August and October to December
- 2027 - February and March
- Caribbean
- 2026 - January
- 2027 - January
- Northern Europe & Baltic
- 2025 - November
- 2026 - February, March & October
- 2027 - February & March
- Norway & Iceland
- 2025 - April to September
- 2026 - April to September
Ambassador Cruise Line
Ambience & Ambition
Ambience sails from London Tilbury all year round and offers sailings to various destinations such as Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands and the Caribbean. The cruises are predominantly adult only, although there are multi-generational cruises available for families at various times of the year.
Highlights include Northern Light sailings in March (2025, 2026 & 2027) and October (2025, 2026); Caribbean each January (2025, 2026, 2027); Mediterranean (February 2025, May 2025 and November 2026) as well as Christmas markets cruises to Northern Europe destinations in the lead up to Christmas each year.
Ambition sails from 8 UK ports throughout the year offering a range of destinations from each port.
- London Tilbury - Current to April 2025; December 2025 to April 2026; November 2026 to March 2027
- Liverpool & Belfast - April & May 2025; September & October 2025; April to June 2026
- Bristol & Falmouth - May to July 2025
- Dundee & Newcastle - July to September 2025; July to September 2026
- Portsmouth - April 2026
- Bristol - September to November 2026
P & O Cruises
Arvia, Iona, Britannia, Ventura, Aurora & Arcadia
Arcadia is one of two adult only ships in the P & O fleet. In January 2025, 26 and 27 she will be sailing round the world cruises from Southampton with one-way voyages also available destinations such as Auckland, Sydney, Singapore and Cape Town. On returning to Southampton in April, shorter sailings to the Norwegian Fjords are available through the summer months, along with Spain, France and Mediterranean itinerary's. In September 2025 there is a 24 night return sailing to Canada, and a 30 night return to Canada and the USA in September 2026.
Aurora is the second adult only ship in the fleet which sails from Southampton all year round. Return voyages of various durations are available.
- 3 to 5 nights are available to Northern Europe, with 7 nights to Spain, France and Portugal.
- 12 to 14 nights to Norwegian Fjords are available in the summer months with Norway & Northern Lights cruises and Canary Islands and Portugal in the winter months.
- 16 to 21 nights around the British Isles, Iceland & Norway, Northern Europe & Scandinavia, Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.
- 24 nights to the Mediterranean & Caribbean in the winter months and a 30 night round trip to USA and Canada in September 2025.
- 60 night round trip to South America and Caribbean in January 2025
- 75 night round trip to South America and Caribbean in Janaury 2026 & 2027.
Britannia sails from Southampton from April to October while spending the winter season in the Caribbean and is a family friendly ship.
- 7 night sailings to Spain & France and the Norwegian Fjords
- 14 night, ten year anniversary sailing around the British Isles in June 2025 - CABINS STILL AVAILABLE
- 14 nights to Spain, Portugal and Canaries, Mediterranean, Northern Europe & Scandinavia, Norwegian Fjords and one way to the Caribbean with return flights (15 nights also available with an overnight in Barbados).
- 21 nights to the Mediterranean with 9 ports of call including Dubrovnik and Valletta.
Ventura exclusively sails from Southampton all year round and is a family friendly ship.
- 3 to 5 nights to Northern Europe throughout the year.
- 7 nights to Spain, France and Portugal.
- 10 to 14 nights to Spain, Portugal, France and Canary Islands.
- 21 night Mediterranean cruise in February 2027.
- 35 nights to the Caribbean and USA in January 2025 & February 2026, and Caribbean in February 2025 and January 2026.
Iona exclusively sails from Southampton all year round and is a family friendly ship.
- 2 to 5 nights to Northern Europe
- 7 nights to Northern Europe (Winter months), Norwegian Fjords (Spring/Summer) and Spain & France.
- 12 to 16 nights to Spain, Portugal and the Canaries during the Autumn and Winter months.
- 35 nights to the Caribbean in Janauary 2025, 2026 and 2027.
Ariva sails from Southampton from April to October and is a family friendly ship.
- 7 nights to Spain, France and Portugal (May to August 2026)
- 13 and 14 nights to the Mediterranean from April to September 2025 and from April to October 2026.
- 14 night one way to the Caribbean with return flights available (October 2025 and 2026).
- 22 nights one way to the Caribbean with 7 nights Caribbean cruising (October 2025 and 2026).
MSC Cruises
MSC Preziosa, MSC Virtuosa, MSC Poesia
MSC Preziosa is currently sailing Northern Europe Itineraries embarking from Southampton every Friday through to 18th April 2025. There are also 2 one way voyages to Hamburg available to book.
- Embark at Southampton on every Friday until April, with the itineraries calling at Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge (Brugge) and Le Havre with 2 sea days.
- On 21st March and 25th April 2025, there are 2 night one way cruises to Hamburg.
MSC Virtuosa returns to Southampton in April 2025 after spending the winter season in the Caribbean. She will also spend the winter 2025/26 season in the Caribbean before returning in April 2026 to once again sail out of Southampton.
- 2 - 5 nights during May, August & October 2025, and May, September and October 2026 to Northern Europe.
- 7 nights to Spain, France & Portugal and the Norwegian Fjords available in 2025 and 2026.
- 9 nights to Spain, France & Portugal on 20th August 2026
- 12 nights to the Canary Islands
- 14 nights to the Mediterranean during 2025 & 2026 as well as a 14 night to Iceland and Norway in June 2026.
- 15 night one way Transatlantic cruise to the Caribbean on 16th November 2025 with return flights available
MSC Poesia will be sailing from Southampton during the October 25 through to February 2026 with itineraries to Northern Europe. 7 night voyages embark in Southampton on Friday's.
- 8 night, first sailing on 16th October 2025 to Cherbourg, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre and back to Southampton with 2 sea days.
- 7 nights from 24th October 2025 through to 6th February 2026 with port calls at Hamburg, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Le Havre with 2 sea days.
- 10 night one way from Southampton to Valletta (Malta) with 5 port calls including Lisbon, Barcelona and Rome.
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas, Independence of the Seas, Liberty of the Seas.
Royal Caribbean has Independence of the Seas sailing out of Southampton from May to October 2025, and Liberty of the Seas for the same period in 2026. Brilliance of the Seas will also be calling at Southampton in August 2025 where she will be reposition from the Mediterranean to North America.
Independence of the Seas will be home porting in Southampton from May 2025 through to October 2025.
- 2, 3 and 5 nights to Northern Europe.
- 7 nights to France, Spain, Portugal as well as 7 night itineraries to the Norwegian Fjords.
- 8 nights to Northern Europe
- 8 & 9 nights to Spain and Portugal
- 12 nights to the Canaries, Spain and Portugal.
Brilliance of the Seas has a reposition cruise from Southampton to Boston on 30th August 2025.
- Port calls on the 15 night repositioning cruise are Greenock (Glasgow), Reykjavik (Iceland), Qaqortoq & Nuuk (Greenland), Sydney & Halifax (Nova Scotia, Canada).
- Alternatively, sail to Southampton from Barcelona on 22nd August 2025 on a 8 night cruise with port calls At Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Lisbon & La Coruna.
Liberty of the Seas will commence sailings from Southampton on 29th May 2026 through to October 2026. Her itineraries include.
- 2 & 5 nights to Northern Europe. 2 night return to Le Havre, and 5 night returns with port calls at Hamburg and Zeebrugge (Brugge)
- 7, 8 and 9 nights to France, Spain & Portugal.
- 6 & & nights to Norway and Norwegian Fjords.
- 8 nights to Northern Europe.
- 9 night Solar Eclipse cruise on 7th August 2026.
Celebrity Cruises
Celebrity Apex.
Celebrity Apex will be home ported in Southampton during the the months of April to October 2025 and May to October 2026.
Ambition sails from 8 UK ports throughout the year offering a range of destinations from each port.
- 4 nights to Northern Europe on 21st August 2025 with port calls in Rotterdam and Zeebrugge (Brugge)
- 7 & 8 nights to Norwegian Fjords during the summer months in 2025 and 2026.
- 8 & 9 nights to Spain & Portugal.
- 11 nights to the Canaries & Portugal
- 11, & 13 nights to Scandinavia
- 12 & 14 nights to Norwegian Fjords and Artic Circle
- 12 & 14 nights Mediterranean, Spain & Portugal.
- 13 nights Transatlantic from Southampton to Port Canaveral (19th October 2025 & 18th October 2026)
- 14 nights Mediterranean, Spain & Portugal SOLAR ECLIPSE cruise on 1st August 2026.
Cunard
Ambience & Ambition
Ambience sails from London Tilbury all year round and offers sailings to various destinations such as Northern Europe, Mediterranean, Canary Islands and the Caribbean.
Highlights include Northern Light sailings in March (2025, 2026 & 2027) and October (2025, 2026); Caribbean each January (2025, 2026, 2027); Mediterranean (February 2025, May 2025 and November 2026) as well as Christmas markets cruises to Northern Europe destinations in the lead up to Crhistmas each yeat.
Ambition sails from 8 UK ports throughout the year offering a range of destinations from each port.
- London Tilbury - Current to April 2025; December 2025 to April 2026; November 2026 to March 2027
- Liverpool & Belfast - April & May 2025; September & October 2025; April to June 2026
- Bristol & Falmouth - May to July 2025
- Dundee & Newcastle - July to September 2025; July to September 2026
- Portsmouth - April 2026
- Bristol - September to November 2026
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