Skylord Cruise & Holidays

Cruise regions

Cruise regions with sailings on sale now, from the Mediterranean and Caribbean to river cruises. Choose a region to see the ships and prices.

Alaska

An Alaska cruise sails the Inside Passage past glaciers, forested fjords and frontier towns such as Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. Whales, bald eagles and calving ice are often part of the scenery. Many UK travellers pair the cruise with a rail or land journey through the Canadian Rockies.

20 cruises

Antarctica

An Antarctica cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime journey to a continent of icebergs, glaciers and vast penguin colonies. Voyages from South America cross the Drake Passage to scenic channels such as the Gerlache Strait and Paradise Bay, with calls in the Falkland Islands and Patagonia. It is a true expedition for keen travellers and wildlife lovers.

4 cruises

Australia & New Zealand

Cruising from Sydney opens up Australia's coast, New Zealand's spectacular fjords and the tropical islands of the South Pacific. Itineraries range from Great Barrier Reef ports such as Cairns and Port Douglas to Milford Sound and the Bay of Islands. It is an ideal way to make the most of the long journey from the UK.

4 cruises

Bahamas

A Bahamas cruise is a short, sunny escape from Florida, with turquoise water, Nassau's colourful streets and private island beach days. Most sailings last only a few nights, which makes them easy to add to a Florida theme park or beach holiday. It is a simple introduction to cruising for families.

8 cruises

Bermuda

A Bermuda cruise sails out into the Atlantic to a British Overseas Territory famous for pink sand beaches, pastel cottages and clear water. Ships berth at the Royal Naval Dockyard, close to beaches and historic forts. Itineraries often combine the cruise with time in Boston, New York or at Niagara Falls.

3 cruises

British Isles

A British Isles cruise is a relaxed way to see the best of the UK and Ireland in one trip, from Dublin and Belfast to Liverpool, Glasgow and the Scottish Highlands. Calls include the Isle of Skye and Invergordon for Inverness. Sailing round trip from Southampton keeps it simple.

2 cruises

Canada & New England

A Canada and New England cruise follows the Atlantic coast from New York and Boston to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and up the St Lawrence to Quebec City. Lighthouses, lobster towns and historic cities line the route. Autumn sailings are famous for brilliant foliage.

6 cruises

Canaries

A Canary Islands cruise is one of the most popular ways to find winter sun from the UK without flying, with sailings from Southampton, Tilbury and Liverpool. Volcanic landscapes, golden and black sand beaches and mild weather all year make the islands a reliable choice. Many itineraries add Madeira, Lisbon and ports in northern Spain along the way.

8 cruises

Caribbean

A Caribbean cruise is one of the simplest ways to visit several islands in one holiday, with white beaches, warm sea and a different island most days. Most sailings start in Florida, so many UK travellers combine the cruise with a few nights in Miami or Orlando. It is a favourite for winter sun when the UK is at its coldest.

55 cruises

Dubai

Cruises in this region link the Arabian Gulf with the Mediterranean, passing through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Highlights include modern Abu Dhabi and Doha, Muscat's mountains and souks, Petra from Aqaba and the treasures of Egypt. These long voyages are often timed as ships move between the Middle East and Europe.

1 cruise

Europe-River

A European river cruise glides through the heart of the continent, mooring close to the centre of historic towns rather than at busy sea ports. Vienna, Budapest, Paris and the vineyards of Bordeaux and the Douro are all on the map. Short flights, or the Eurostar for Paris, make it easy to start from the UK.

22 cruises

Far East

A Far East cruise is a comfortable way to see several Asian countries on one holiday, from Japan's temples and cherry blossom to Singapore's skyline and the beaches of Thailand. The long flight is easier when your hotel travels with you. Many itineraries add hotel stays in cities such as Beijing, Bangkok or Tokyo.

26 cruises

Galapagos

A Galápagos cruise is a wildlife holiday like no other, visiting islands where animals show little fear of people. Giant tortoises, marine iguanas, sea lions and blue-footed boobies are all part of the experience. Voyages usually begin with a stay in Quito before a flight to Baltra Island.

2 cruises

Hawaii

A Hawaii cruise is the easiest way to see several of the islands in one trip, from Honolulu and Waikiki on Oahu to Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. Volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches and lush valleys change from island to island. Some itineraries add a stop in Las Vegas on the long journey from the UK.

1 cruise

Iceland

An Iceland cruise reveals a land of glaciers, waterfalls, geothermal springs and dramatic fjords. Ports such as Akureyri and Ísafjörður lead to whale watching and waterfalls, while Reykjavík is close to the Golden Circle. Some itineraries continue to Norway's fjords and the Low Countries.

1 cruise

India

India combines some of the world's most famous sights with river cruising on the Ganges. Itineraries start in New Delhi and visit the Taj Mahal at Agra and the pink city of Jaipur, then continue to Rajasthan's desert cities or a river voyage from Kolkata. Some longer itineraries continue by sea to South East Asia.

2 cruises

Indian Ocean

An Indian Ocean cruise visits tropical islands such as Mauritius, Réunion, the Seychelles and Madagascar's Nosy Be, with beaches, lagoons and unusual wildlife. Some voyages start in Durban and sail north through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean. It is a voyage for travellers with time to relax at sea.

1 cruise

Mediterranean

A Mediterranean cruise brings together ancient history, sunny islands and some of Europe's great cities in a single holiday. You might see the Acropolis, Rome and Santorini's caldera on one sailing, unpacking only once. Short flights and sailings from Southampton make it one of the easiest cruise regions for UK travellers.

76 cruises

Mexican Riviera

A Mexican Riviera cruise follows Mexico's sunny Pacific coast from Los Angeles to resorts such as Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlán. Beaches, winter whale watching and colourful old towns make it a relaxed holiday. Many itineraries combine the sailing with time in Las Vegas or a road trip along historic Route 66.

11 cruises

Northern Europe

Northern Europe cruises are a relaxed way to explore nearby coastlines without a flight, from Normandy and Bruges to Amsterdam, Hamburg and the Atlantic ports of northern Spain. Many sail round trip from Southampton. Shorter itineraries make them a popular first taste of cruising.

14 cruises

Norway

A Norwegian fjords cruise sails into some of Europe's most dramatic scenery, with waterfalls, sheer mountainsides and pretty villages such as Flåm, Olden and Geiranger. Sailings from Southampton and Tilbury mean there is no need to fly. Northern itineraries cross the Arctic Circle to Tromsø, Alta and Honningsvåg, close to the North Cape.

9 cruises

Pacific Coast USA

A Pacific Coast cruise links the great cities of America's west coast with British Columbia, from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Victoria and Vancouver. Short sailings make it easy to add to a California road trip or an Alaska holiday. Highlights include the Golden Gate Bridge and the gardens of Victoria.

4 cruises

Panama Canal

A Panama Canal cruise is a bucket-list voyage, rising and falling through the canal's locks as the ship crosses between the Caribbean and the Pacific. Along the way are colourful Cartagena, Costa Rica's rainforest and the Mexican Pacific coast. Many itineraries are one-way voyages between Florida and California.

15 cruises

Scandinavia

A Scandinavia and Baltic cruise strings together elegant capital cities, including Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga. Medieval old towns, royal palaces and waterfront design are among the highlights. Many sailings leave from Southampton, while some itineraries begin in Berlin.

4 cruises

South America

South America offers some of the most adventurous cruising anywhere, from rounding Cape Horn and visiting the Falkland Islands to sailing deep into the Amazon rainforest. Many itineraries combine the voyage with land journeys to Machu Picchu, Cusco and Lake Titicaca in Peru. Cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires make memorable starting points.

7 cruises

South Pacific

The South Pacific is the stuff of dreams, with turquoise lagoons and volcanic peaks in French Polynesia. Islands such as Moorea, Bora Bora and Raiatea are best explored by ship. Longer voyages cross the ocean from Peru via Easter Island and Pitcairn, or continue north to Hawaii.

2 cruises

Transatlantic

A transatlantic crossing is cruising at its most classic, with days at sea to relax and the excitement of arriving on a new continent. Routes link Southampton and Mediterranean ports with Florida, New York, Canada and South America, often via the Azores, Madeira or Bermuda. It is a memorable way to travel one way and fly home.

11 cruises