Reasons to Cruise the British Isles
From the chalk cliffs of England’s Dover to Scotland’s...
Reasons to Cruise the British Isles
From the chalk cliffs of England’s Dover to Scotland’s windswept Shetland Islands, there’s a wealth of nature, culture and history to be unearthed at every turn. Our expedition ships allow you to really explore the coastline and isles, dropping anchor at little-visited natural harbours and beaches, or pulling up alongside historic Welsh ports and Irish cities.
Wild Beauty
From the chalk cliffs of England’s Dover to Scotland’s windswept Shetland Islands, there’s a wealth of nature, culture and history to be unearthed at every turn. Our expedition ships allow you to really explore the coastline and isles, dropping anchor at little-visited natural harbours and beaches, or pulling up alongside historic Welsh ports and Irish cities.
Distinct Countries & Cultures
The British Isles are shared by several nations, each with their own intriguing differences in culture, customs, history, governance and even language. England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland collectively make up the United Kingdom, while the Republic of Ireland is a separate country on its own. Along with hundreds of smaller islands, such as the Isle of Man, they are often referred to as the British Isles.
Rich History
With a cast of Romans, Vikings and Normans having inhabited the region, you’ll learn about the islands’ complex past as you explore age-old monasteries or walk among the ruins of age-old settlements. The legacy of the ancients remains too, and few places conjure a mystical sense of antiquity as powerfully as the stone circles, standing stones and other monuments erected by Neolithic cultures.
Coastal Nature and Wildlife
The seas and coasts around the British Isles are rich with wildlife, including everything from humpback whales and basking sharks to dolphins and seals. What’s more, islands including St. Kilda and the Treshnish Isles, are home to immense colonies of seabirds, including Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Black-legged Kittiwakes and Northern Gannets.