Cruise Holidays

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Valiant Lady of Virgin Voyages returned to Portsmouth on August 5, 2026. Pictured is the vessel on her maidan voyage in 2022.

Large cruise ship with her own nightclub and casino currently at port

Ambassador cruise ship MS Ambition sailing from Portsmouth International Port and past The Spinnaker Tower on April 22.

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Looking back at the MS Nordlys as we set out for a tour of the fjords and valleys around Alesund.

'I came for the northern lights but was starstruck by Norway's beauty'

The Library Ephesus

I met the Turkish Paul Hollywood on my small ship adventure

MS Borealis travelling from Rotterdam after being dry-docked for a two-week maintenance programme. A suite of upgrades have been made to the luxury cruise ship.

"Exciting enhancements" made to cruise ship ahead of city return

The Great Sphinx of Giza

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Julie's ship, Apex, moored in the beautiful Geirangerfjord

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SeaDream is an independent company running two identical yachts, SeaDream I and II

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Virgin Voyages cruise ship Brilliant Lady sailing into Portsmouth on her first ever voyage, soon bound to take excited holidaymakers to New York.

"Evolutionary" new ship Brilliant Lady sails to city on first trip

The luxury Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady on her visit to Portsmouth after four years away.

"Great recognition of Portsmouth": Scarlet lady returns to city

Marion visits the Lions of Delos

I fell head over heels in love with small boat sailing in the Cyclades Marion Ainge

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady sails out of Portsmouth harbour. She is expected to make her glorious homecoming after four years away.

"Incredible" new Virgin cruise ship Brilliant Lady to visit city

Luxury Ritz-Carlton superyacht MS Ilma sails into Portsmouth for the first time ahead of a cruise around the British Isles.

Lavish Ritz-Carlton superyacht visits city in glorious sunshine
A lavish superyacht associated with a famous brand has sailed into Portsmouth in the glorious sunshine.
Freddie Webb

"Six-star exclusive" cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn sailing into Portsmouth International Port for the first time on May 30.

"Six-star exclusive" cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn visits city

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

The luxury Swan Hellenic cruise ship SH Diana making her maiden call into Portsmouth.

Look inside SH Diana that takes guests on Antarctic cruises

National Geographic Explorer cruise ship operated by Lindblad at Portsmouth International Port on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

"Luxury" National Geographic Explorer cruise ship visits Portsmouth

The beautiful Crystal Symphony

A cruise on Crystal Symphony sailing from India to Seychelles paradise

A full itinerary for PS Waverley sailings from Portsmouth - with tours of the Isle of Wight - have been published. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Majestic tours aboard PS Waverley around the south coast to launch

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The cruise industry at Portsmouth International Port is booming, with thousands more passengers visiting the city.

Booming cruise industry sees thousands more passengers visit city

Borealis at sea at sunset

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Take the tour of "marvellous" Viking Vela after city visit

"Marvellous" new cruise ship Viking Vela makes historic city visit
Champagne glasses clinked to celebrate the arrival of a brand new cruise ship on her first ever British voyage.
Freddie Webb

Glorious new cruise ship Viking Vela visiting city - when

Cruise ship Scarlet Lady will be returning to Portsmouth for the first time since 2021. Pictured are residents watching her depart on September 3, 2021, at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

Luxury cruise ship Scarlet lady to make glorious return to city - when

Meet the specialists Steph Glasspool, Catherine Wassell, Lynn Martin, Suzanne Start, who is also a CLIA Cruise Master, and Jade Maitland.

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The luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis visited Portsmouth International Port on November 23, 2024, while the UK was being hit by Storm Bert. Fred Olsen will be running 14 cruise calls from Portsmouth this Winter season, taking tourists to the Canaries, Norway to see the Northern Lights, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Take the tour of luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis - pictures

The luxurious cruise ship MS Borealis visited Portsmouth International Port on November 23, 2024, while the UK was being hit by Storm Bert. Fred Olsen will be running 14 cruise calls from Portsmouth this Winter season, taking tourists to the Canaries, Norway to see the Northern Lights, Caribbean, Spain and Portugal.

Lavish cruise ship Borealis visits city for Winter holiday season

TUI River Cruises celebrates blessing of its first Egyptian river ship

Stay at the Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Portugal

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Disney cruise ship comes to the rescue of a sinking boat.

Watch: Disney ship rescues people on sinking boat in Bermuda Triangle

Undated handout photo issued by Prefecture Maritime de la Manche et de la mer du Nord of a French navy helicopter H160 based in Maupertus, Normandy, which was scrambled for a rescue mission after a woman died after going overboard from a cruise ship off the Channel Islands.

Photo credit should read: Prefecture Maritime de la Manche et de la mer du Nord /PA Wire

Woman dies after going overboard from cruise on way to Hampshire

The 'kids' make the most of the White Rocks shore excursion in Argostoli on Cephalonia, Greece.

I took my kids on a P&O cruise and this is why even teenagers love it

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Cunard’s flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 docked in Liverpool.

Watch: Timelapse of Cunard’s flagship liner Queen Mary 2 leaving city

Virgin's Lady Resilient Cruise leaving Portsmouth as she heads for Zeebrugge. Picture Credit: Alison Treacher

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Eyeconic captures the beauty of eyes through high-definition iris imagery

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Cruising around the Croatian coastline visiting beautiful islands and having swim spots at stunning locations was a dream - and a holiday for all ages. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

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