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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,689pp
- Ocean View £2,909pp
- Balcony £3,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £331pp
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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,249pp
- Balcony £1,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,739pp
- Balcony £2,029pp
Includes extra savings of up to £63pp
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 Call Us
- Ocean View £239pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £7pp
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
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £969pp
- Ocean View £1,199pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £46pp
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
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £879pp
- Ocean View £1,089pp
- Balcony £1,389pp
Includes extra savings of up to £31pp
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
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,079pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,219pp
Includes extra savings of up to £49pp
Ambassador Taster Sailing
Ambition 10 May 2027 2 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Liverpool
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £169pp
- Ocean View £219pp
- Balcony £249pp
Fjords & Mountains of Norway
Ambition 02 May 2028 9 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Haugesund - Flam - Molde - Andalsnes - Portsmouth
- Includes: Buy One Get One Half Price Off Cruise Fare
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £789pp
- Ocean View £1,069pp
- Balcony £1,609pp
Includes extra savings of up to £36pp
Iberian Cities & Promenades
Ambition 11 May 2028 12 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Leixoes - Lisbon - Cadiz - Gibraltar - Vigo - Portsmouth
- Includes: Buy One Get One Half Price Off Cruise Fare
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £929pp
- Ocean View £1,259pp
- Balcony £1,889pp
Includes extra savings of up to £42pp
Belgium & Normandy Taster
Ambition 23 May 2028 3 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Brugge - Honfleur - Portsmouth
- Includes: Buy One Get One Half Price Off Cruise Fare
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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- Interior £239pp
- Ocean View £329pp
- Balcony £469pp
Ambassador Taster Cruise - Portsmouth to Newcastle
Ambition 26 May 2028 2 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Newcastle
- Includes: Buy One Get One Half Price Off Cruise Fare
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Adult Only
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- Interior £109pp
- Ocean View £149pp
- Balcony £189pp
London to Barcelona
Luxury
Sirena 05 August 2026 12 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Santander - 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 £2,279pp
- Ocean View £2,339pp
- Balcony £3,879pp
- Suite £4,859pp
Includes extra savings of up to £256pp
London to Istanbul
Luxury
Sirena 05 August 2026 22 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Bordeaux - Biarritz - Santander - 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 Call Us
- Ocean View £5,379pp
- Balcony £8,859pp
- Suite £10,729pp
Includes extra savings of up to £565pp
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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior £2,689pp
- Ocean View £2,909pp
- Balcony £3,269pp
Includes extra savings of up to £331pp
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
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,939pp
- Ocean View £2,099pp
- Balcony £2,609pp
- Suite £3,419pp
Includes extra savings of up to £70pp
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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,249pp
- Balcony £1,249pp
Includes extra savings of up to £92pp
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
- WiFi
Sail From UK from
- Interior Call Us
- Ocean View £1,739pp
- Balcony £2,029pp
Includes extra savings of up to £63pp
Melting Horizons: A Norwegian Spring Voyage
Ambition 09 April 2027 10 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Haugesund - Stavanger - Flam - Portsmouth
- Ask About Adding on Drinks & Gratuities
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £969pp
- Ocean View £1,199pp
- Balcony Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £46pp
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
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £879pp
- Ocean View £1,089pp
- Balcony £1,389pp
Includes extra savings of up to £31pp
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
- Limited Time Offer Includes Savings of up to 20% Off Balcony & Suite Cabins
- Adult Only
Sail From UK from
- Interior £1,079pp
- Ocean View £1,469pp
- Balcony £2,219pp
Includes extra savings of up to £49pp
Scotland Intensive Cruise: Edinburgh, Aberdeen & Glasgow
Luxury
Azamara Journey 08 June 2027 11 nights
Itinerary: Portsmouth - Leith - Dundee - Qaqortoq - Invergordon - Kirkwall - Greenock - Douglas - Dublin
- More Inclusive Drinks
- Gratuities Included
Sail From UK from
- Interior £4,099pp
- Ocean View £4,429pp
- Balcony £5,229pp
- Suite Call Us
Includes extra savings of up to £107pp
