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Cruises from Portsmouth

Cruises from Portsmouth are popular for Virgin Voyages and Ambassador Cruise Line sailings around the British Isles, Mediterranean and Northern Europe, including mini cruises. See all our cruises from Portsmouth below and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0800 019 0063 today to begin your dream holiday.

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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.

See all our cruises from Portsmouth and give one of our Cruise Experts a call on 0808 253 5172 today!

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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
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $300 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior £2,689pp
Ocean View £2,909pp
Balcony £3,269pp

Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest from the UK

Valiant Lady 20 August 2026 7 nights

Itinerary: Portsmouth - Zeebrugge - Amsterdam - Hamburg - Portsmouth

Adult Only
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $200 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £1,219pp
Balcony £1,249pp

English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland

Valiant Lady 27 August 2026 10 nights

Itinerary: Portsmouth - Amsterdam - Edinburgh - Invergordon - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik

Adult Only
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $300 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £1,739pp
Balcony £2,029pp

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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 £779pp
Ocean View £879pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £18pp

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 £299pp

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 £1,799pp

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

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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

Sail From UK from

Interior £239pp
Ocean View £329pp
Balcony £469pp

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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 £779pp
Ocean View £879pp
Balcony Call Us

Includes extra savings of up to £18pp

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 £2,219pp
Ocean View £2,329pp
Balcony £3,779pp
Suite £4,829pp

Includes extra savings of up to £255pp

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 £4,989pp
Ocean View £5,379pp
Balcony £8,739pp
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
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $300 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior £2,689pp
Ocean View £2,909pp
Balcony £3,269pp

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

Flash Sale Savings of up to 20% Included
FREE up to $750 On Board Spend per couple
More Inclusive Drinks
Gratuities Included

Sail From UK from

Interior £1,879pp
Ocean View £2,099pp
Balcony £2,609pp
Suite Call Us

Virgin Voyages Comedy Fest from the UK

Valiant Lady 20 August 2026 7 nights

Itinerary: Portsmouth - Zeebrugge - Amsterdam - Hamburg - Portsmouth

Adult Only
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $200 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £1,219pp
Balcony £1,249pp

English Elegance to Idyllic Iceland

Valiant Lady 27 August 2026 10 nights

Itinerary: Portsmouth - Amsterdam - Edinburgh - Invergordon - Akureyri - Isafjordur - Reykjavik

Adult Only
80% Off Second Sailor Fare Included
Filtered water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas & coffee
FREE up to $300 Bar Tab on Balcony & above
WiFi

Sail From UK from

Interior Call Us
Ocean View £1,739pp
Balcony £2,029pp

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 £1,799pp

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

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