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

Canary Islands

P&O Cruises
Canary Islands on Iona
14 Nights
Departs 09 Nov 2024
from Southampton
  • £1,018pp
  • £1,677pp

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

17-Day France & Portugal Passage

Princess Cruises
17-Day France & Portugal Passage on Sky Princess
17 Nights
Departs 28 Nov 2024
from Southampton
  • £655pp
  • £774pp
  • £1,250pp

Southampton, Cherbourg, Vigo, Lisbon, Funchal, Madeira, Kings Wharf, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cherbourg and Bruges

Cunard Line
Cherbourg and Bruges on Queen Victoria
4 Nights
Departs 01 Dec 2024
from Southampton
  • £649pp

Southampton, Zeebrugge, Cherbourg

Atlantic Coast Adventure

Cunard Line
Atlantic Coast Adventure on Queen Victoria
11 Nights
Departs 05 Dec 2024
from Southampton
  • £775pp
  • £824pp
  • £872pp

Southampton, La Coruña, Cádiz, Málaga, Gibraltar, Lisbon, Vigo

Spain And Portugal

P&O Cruises
Spain And Portugal on Iona
12 Nights
Departs 01 Mar 2025
from Southampton
  • £765pp
  • £872pp
  • £921pp
  • £1,406pp

Southampton, Gibraltar, Cartagena, Barcelona, Cádiz, Lisbon

Spain and Portugal

Cunard Line
Spain and Portugal on Queen Mary 2
7 Nights
Departs 01 Mar 2025
from Southampton
  • £727pp
  • £872pp
  • £969pp
  • £2,230pp

Southampton, Lisbon, Vigo

12-Day Canary Islands

Princess Cruises
12-Day Canary Islands on Sky Princess
12 Nights
Departs 24 Mar 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,180pp
  • £1,900pp
  • £2,303pp

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
  • £1,115pp
  • £1,570pp
  • £2,230pp

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
  • £1,583pp
  • £2,159pp
  • £2,783pp

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
  • £804pp
  • £853pp
  • £1,066pp
  • £2,376pp

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
  • £988pp
  • £1,391pp
  • £1,823pp

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

Mediterranean Highlights

Cunard Line
Mediterranean Highlights on Queen Mary 2
14 Nights
Departs 13 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £1,260pp
  • £1,794pp
  • £1,794pp
  • £5,480pp

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

Mediterranean Highlights

Cunard Line
Mediterranean Highlights on Queen Mary 2
7 Nights
Departs 13 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £824pp
  • £1,095pp
  • £1,173pp
  • £3,326pp

Southampton, Vigo, Barcelona, Civitavecchia

Atlantic Coast and Iberia

Cunard Line
Atlantic Coast and Iberia on Queen Victoria
7 Nights
Departs 14 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £969pp
  • £1,163pp
  • £1,338pp

Southampton, Vigo, Leixões, Lisbon

Spain and France

P&O Cruises
Spain and France on Britannia
7 Nights
Departs 18 Apr 2025
from Southampton
  • £630pp
  • £775pp
  • £2,085pp

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
  • £775pp
  • £872pp
  • £1,648pp
  • £1,745pp

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
  • £775pp
  • £921pp
  • £1,454pp
  • £1,745pp

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