A number of large cruise lines now sail from ports across the country, including Southampton, Bristol, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle, Portsmouth, Edinburgh, Dundee and London Tilbury. This means you don’t have to fly to your departure point, as you can start your holiday close to home and sail to destinations like the Canary Islands or even embark on a transatlantic crossing to New York with ease.

UK ports are easily accessible by car, train or plane, with many offering special travel fares to make your journey affordable and convenient. Larger departure hubs provide excellent amenities such as bars, restaurants and shopping facilities, so you can relax with a drink or browse the shops before boarding your ship.