Cruises from Portsmouth
A city synonymous with ocean-going travel, Portsmouth offers fantastic cruises around the British Isles, Europe and beyond from a great selection of cruise lines and ships. From Ambassador Cruise Line to Virgin Voyages, plus convenient transport links for a stress-free, no-fly holiday, cruises from Portsmouth unlock incredible destinations to suit all tastes and budgets.
Cruises from Portsmouth sail to a number of incredible destinations, from the UK and Ireland, and wider Northern Europe, to the sun-drenched Mediterranean and Canary Islands via Spain and Portugal. Due to the time needed to sail to destinations such as the Mediterranean and Canaries, these sailings tend to be fairly long at 7 to 14 days in duration. However, mini cruises from Portsmouth of between 3 and 5 nights are also extremely popular for a cheap, last-minute weekend getaway to Amsterdam, Dublin or other British cities for the ultimate short city break at sea.
- British Isles - Belfast, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Dublin, Cork
- Northern Europe - Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland
- Mediterranean - Bilbao, Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar
- Canary Islands - La Coruña, Casablanca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Funchal
There is a wide variety of choice when it comes to cruise lines sailing from Portsmouth. Ambassador and Fred Olsen are more traditional, while Silversea, Azamara, Oceania and Crystal are popular for luxury cruises, while Virgin Voyages are becoming more and more popular for their alternative, adult-only take on cruising. Ambassador and Fred Olsen are also much-loved for their seasonal Christmas Markets and Mini Cruises while the other cruise ships are fantastic for those wanting to go to smaller ports of call off the beaten track due to their small size.
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Eclipse in the Land of Fire and Ice
Valiant Lady 05 August 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Dublin - Greenock - Liverpool - Belfast - Siglufjordur - Isafjordur - Reykjavik - Edinburgh - Portsmouth
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $350 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,619pp
- Ocean View £2,829pp
- Balcony £3,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £324pp
Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest from the UK
Valiant Lady 20 August 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Zeebrugge - Amsterdam - Hamburg - Portsmouth
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $250 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,179pp
- Balcony £1,219pp
Includes extra savings of up to £90pp
English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland
Valiant Lady 27 August 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Amsterdam - Edinburgh - Invergordon - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $350 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,689pp
- Balcony £1,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £161pp
Escape to Belgium, France & Holland
Ambition 06 April 2026 6 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Brügge - Antwerp - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Honfleur - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £709pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £24pp
Springtime Sunshine in Portugal & Spain
Ambition 12 April 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Leixoes - Lisbon - Cadiz - Vigo - Portsmouth
- Top Solo Deal - Ask for More Details
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £899pp
- Ocean View £1,099pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £40pp
Irish Mini-Break
Ambition 22 April 2026 3 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Dun Laoghaire - Belfast
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £249pp
- Ocean View £329pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £12pp
Irish Mini-Break
Ambition 22 April 2026 4 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Dun Laoghaire - Belfast - Liverpool
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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Melting Horizons: A Norwegian Spring Voyage
Ambition 09 April 2027 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Haugesund - Stavanger - Flam - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £959pp
- Ocean View £1,189pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £45pp
Seaside Charm: From Cherbourg to Guernsey
Ambition 19 April 2027 9 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Cherbourg - St Malo - Le Verdon - Lorient - Brest - Fowey - St. Peter Port - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £779pp
- Ocean View £1,069pp
- Balcony £1,819pp
Includes extra savings of up to £40pp
Cultural Gems of the Iberian Peninsula & France
Ambition 28 April 2027 12 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - El Ferrol - Santander - Getxo - Le Verdon - Le Palais - Brest - Cherbourg - Fowey - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,139pp
- Ocean View £1,539pp
- Balcony £2,639pp
Includes extra savings of up to £58pp
Ambassador Taster Sailing
Ambition 10 May 2027 2 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Liverpool
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £179pp
- Ocean View £219pp
- Balcony £359pp
Escape to Belgium, France & Holland
Ambition 06 April 2026 6 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Brügge - Antwerp - Ijmuiden (for Amsterdam) - Honfleur - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £709pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £24pp
Springtime Sunshine in Portugal & Spain
Ambition 12 April 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Leixoes - Lisbon - Cadiz - Vigo - Portsmouth
- Top Solo Deal - Ask for More Details
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £899pp
- Ocean View £1,099pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £40pp
London to Barcelona
Luxury
Sirena 05 August 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Gijon - Ferrol - Porto - Lisbon - Seville - Malaga - Almeria...
- Gratuities
- Gourmet Speciality Dining
- Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Speciality Tea & Coffee
- Unlimited WiFi
- In Suite & In Stateroom Dining
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,889pp
- Ocean View £3,179pp
- Balcony £4,699pp
- Suite £6,279pp
Includes extra savings of up to £331pp
London to Istanbul
Luxury
Sirena 05 August 2026 22 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Gijon - Ferrol - Porto - Lisbon - Seville - Malaga - Almeria...
- Gratuities
- Gourmet Speciality Dining
- Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Speciality Tea & Coffee
- Unlimited WiFi
- In Suite & In Stateroom Dining
Sail From UK from
- Interior £5,079pp
- Ocean View £5,399pp
- Balcony £8,169pp
- Suite £11,119pp
Includes extra savings of up to £585pp
Eclipse in the Land of Fire and Ice
Valiant Lady 05 August 2026 15 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Dublin - Greenock - Liverpool - Belfast - Siglufjordur - Isafjordur - Reykjavik - Edinburgh - Portsmouth
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $350 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,619pp
- Ocean View £2,829pp
- Balcony £3,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £324pp
France & Spain Cruise: Honfleur, Bordeaux & Bilbao
Luxury
Azamara Quest 19 August 2026 11 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Honfleur - St Malo - Bordeaux - Bilbao - Ferrol - Vigo - Leixoes - Lisbon
- FREE up to $750 On Board Spend per couple
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,599pp
- Ocean View £2,909pp
- Balcony £3,119pp
- Suite £4,959pp
Includes extra savings of up to £101pp
Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest from the UK
Valiant Lady 20 August 2026 7 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Zeebrugge - Amsterdam - Hamburg - Portsmouth
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $250 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,179pp
- Balcony £1,219pp
Includes extra savings of up to £90pp
English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland
Valiant Lady 27 August 2026 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Amsterdam - Edinburgh - Invergordon - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik
- Adult Only
- Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
- FREE up to $350 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,689pp
- Balcony £1,939pp
Includes extra savings of up to £161pp
Melting Horizons: A Norwegian Spring Voyage
Ambition 09 April 2027 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Haugesund - Stavanger - Flam - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £959pp
- Ocean View £1,189pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £45pp
Seaside Charm: From Cherbourg to Guernsey
Ambition 19 April 2027 9 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Cherbourg - St Malo - Le Verdon - Lorient - Brest - Fowey - St. Peter Port - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £779pp
- Ocean View £1,069pp
- Balcony £1,819pp
Includes extra savings of up to £40pp
