What to expect when you embark on your cruise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As soon as you step foot on board, you\u2019ll be shown to your cabin and have a chance to explore the ship. One of the great things about cruising is that there is such a wide range of activities and entertainment options available, and there will be a timetable of activities, many of which you can book in advance. Whether you want to join in with some on-board fitness classes, enjoy some live music in one of the bars or catch a blockbuster movie in the ship\u2019s cinema, there will be plenty to keep you occupied during your time at sea. And of course, let\u2019s not forget about the food! From tasty buffet options available 24\/7 to gourmet dining in the ship\u2019s restaurant, you won\u2019t go hungry during your cruise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK ports and destinations you can visit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Many cruise lines offer short breaks called \u2018seacations\u2019<\/strong> around the UK, while others offer longer cruises to Northern Europe, France, Spain, the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and further afield to Morocco. You can also embark on longer round-the-world cruises from the UK. While the vast majority depart from Southampton, there are cruises from other UK ports such as Bristol, Liverpool, Hull, Harwich, Cardiff, Portsmouth, Dover, Tilbury, Dundee, Edinburgh-Leith, Rosyth, Oban, Greenock, Invergordon and Belfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically big names such as P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, MSC Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines and Virgin Voyages all offer cruises from UK ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. NJT\u2019s key trade partner MSC Cruises recently announced that one of its newest and most innovative ships, MSC Virtuosa<\/em>, will operate a full UK season in summer 2023, operating out of Southampton which opened a new \u00a355m cruise terminal in 2021. MSC Virtuosa<\/em> won Cruise Critic UK\u2019s ship of the Year in 2021 and has five swimming pools and an aquapark, in addition to a luxurious spa. Itineraries will include cruises to Northern Europe with durations ranging from three-night breaks to three-weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While there are also cruises specifically designed for families, offering activities and entertainment tailored towards children and teenagers, there are also adult-only cruises. P&O\u2019s Arcadia and Aurora for example are exclusively adult ships. Arcadia has a British Isles itinerary departing Southampton in summer 2023, while you can visit Amsterdam on Aurora in spring 2023 departing from Southampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Absolutely. Many cruise lines offer special-interest cruises with a focus on everything from food to music and gardening to history. For example, ROL has a \u2018royal-themed\u2019 cruise, while P&O have a food cruise for 2023 with chef Marco Pierre White and wine cruise with wine expert Olly Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhich cruise lines sail from the UK and where do they sail to?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Is there one cruise ship that is permanently based in the UK?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAre some ships designed for families and others for adults only?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can you go on a \u2018themed\u2019 UK cruise?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n