Atlantic Coast cruises from the UK

An ideal one-week cruise from the UK crosses the English Channel then follows the French, Spanish and Portuguese coasts visiting scenic islands, historic towns, and bustling cities.

A frequent call is to the Channel Island of Guernsey and its capital St Peter Port. Take a bus ride around the island, perhaps visit the Museum covering the wartime occupation of the island. Some cruises may visit the sister island of Jersey.

Cruising down the Atlantic coast of France perhaps visit the port of Brest, gateway to the atmospheric Finistere area of Brittany, and home to the Oceanopolis aquarium.

Reaching the north west coast of Spain the two ports of La Coruna and Vigo give access to the historic city of Santiago de Compostela. Reputed to be the burial place of St James, the various Pilgrimage Routes to the Cathedral from across Spain are well followed by modern-day pilgrims.

Further down the Atlantic coast cross into Portugal and ancient Porto. Long established as the centre of the Port wine trade, Porto spreads along the River Douro and the hills overlooking it. Ancient port barges are moored on the river near the port warehouse and visitor centres. Nowadays a Douro River Cruise is a popular option.

Portugal's capital Lisbon is built on hills over looking the River Tagus. Take a tram to the Jeronimos Monastery, a beautiful building and World Heritage Site. Nearby on the riverside is the Belem Tower, built in the 16th century to defend the river. Perhaps visit the old quarter of Alfama, noted for its maze of streets.

  • Lisbon
  • Gibraltar
  • Cadiz
  • Bordeaux

Barcelona

Atlantic Coast Cruises

Spain And Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain And Portugal on Iona
12 Nights
Departs 01 Mar 2025
from Southampton
  • £824pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,066pp

Southampton, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Barcelona, Cádiz, Lisbon

12-Day Canary Islands

Princess Cruises
12-Day Canary Islands on Sky Princess
12 Nights
Departs 24 Mar 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,343pp
  • £2,895pp

Southampton, Vigo, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arrecife, Lanzarote, Lisbon

The Canary Islands

Cunard Line
The Canary Islands on Queen Victoria
13 Nights
Departs 01 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,144pp
  • £1,745pp
  • £1,939pp
  • £5,577pp

Southampton, Lisbon, Funchal, Madeira, Santa Cruz de La Palma, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Lanzarote, Cádiz

21-Day Mediterranean, Spain & France Medley

Princess Cruises
21-Day Mediterranean, Spain & France Medley on Sky Princess
21 Nights
Departs 05 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £2,411pp
  • £3,186pp
  • £4,268pp

Southampton, La Coruña, Bilbao, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, Cherbourg, Vigo, Cádiz, Málaga, Ajaccio, Corsica, Marseille, Gibraltar, Lisbon

Spain and Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain and Portugal on Ventura
10 Nights
Departs 06 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £901pp
  • £921pp
  • £1,095pp
  • £2,230pp

Southampton, Santander, Vigo, Lisbon, Leixões, Cherbourg

14-Day Mediterranean Adventurer

Princess Cruises
14-Day Mediterranean Adventurer on Sky Princess
14 Nights
Departs 12 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,317pp
  • £1,778pp
  • £2,741pp

Southampton, Vigo, Cádiz, Málaga, Ajaccio, Corsica, Marseille, Gibraltar, Lisbon

Mediterranean Highlights

Cunard Line
Mediterranean Highlights on Queen Mary 2
7 Nights
Departs 13 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,085pp
  • £2,279pp

Southampton, Vigo, Barcelona, Civitavecchia

Mediterranean Highlights

Cunard Line
Mediterranean Highlights on Queen Mary 2
14 Nights
Departs 13 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,163pp
  • £1,600pp
  • £1,697pp
  • £10,116pp

Southampton, Vigo, Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Alghero, Málaga, Cádiz

Atlantic Coast and Iberia

Cunard Line
Atlantic Coast and Iberia on Queen Victoria
7 Nights
Departs 14 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,115pp
  • £1,260pp

Southampton, Vigo, Leixões, Lisbon

Spain and France

P&O Cruises
Spain and France on Britannia
7 Nights
Departs 18 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £659pp
  • £727pp
  • £2,182pp

Southampton, Gijón, La Coruña, Vigo, Cherbourg

The South Coast of Britain in Five Nights

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
The South Coast of Britain in Five Nights on Balmoral
5 Nights
Departs 01 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £678pp
  • £824pp
  • £1,648pp
  • £1,794pp

Southampton, Saint Mary's, Isles of Scilly, Falmouth, Cruise Pleinmont to Jerbourg, Cruise by Brecqhou, Cruise by Sark, Circumnavigate Alderney

Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights on Bolette
5 Nights
Departs 02 May 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,551pp
  • £1,600pp

Liverpool, Portree, Isle of Skye, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Cruising Fingal's Cave

Spain and Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain and Portugal on Ventura
7 Nights
Departs 03 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £814pp
  • £921pp
  • £1,163pp
  • £2,327pp

Southampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Leixões, Cherbourg

Scenic Isles of Scotland

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Isles of Scotland on Borealis
7 Nights
Departs 07 May 2025
from Newcastle upon Tyne
  • £969pp
  • £1,289pp
  • £2,065pp
  • £2,356pp

Newcastle upon Tyne, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Cruising Pentland Firth, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Cruising Loch Hourn, Cruising Fingal's Cave, Portree, Isle of Skye, Cruise by Troup Head, Moray Firth

Wildlife & Culture of the Scenic Scottish Isles

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Wildlife & Culture of the Scenic Scottish Isles on Balmoral
7 Nights
Departs 16 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £853pp
  • £1,144pp
  • £2,114pp
  • £2,259pp

Southampton, Falmouth, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, Cruising Fingal's Cave

Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Scenic Scottish Isles in Five Nights on Bolette
5 Nights
Departs 24 May 2025
from Liverpool
  • £727pp
  • £872pp
  • £1,503pp
  • £1,697pp

Liverpool, Cruising Fingal's Cave, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Thorshavn

Spain and Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain and Portugal on Ventura
10 Nights
Departs 31 May 2025
from Southampton
  • £921pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £1,551pp
  • £2,473pp

Southampton, Santander, Vigo, Lisbon, Leixões, Saint Peter Port

Exploring the Iconic Coastline of the Emerald Isle

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Exploring the Iconic Coastline of the Emerald Isle on Bolette
7 Nights
Departs 06 Jun 2025
from Liverpool
  • £1,406pp
  • £1,745pp
  • £2,715pp

Liverpool, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Pass Slieve League Cliffs, Galway, Cobh