Princess Cruises, Scottish Highlands and Wales from Southampton, August 25, 2023

Cruising from: Southampton, England;

Departure Date: 25 August, 2023;

Cruise Line: Princess Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Island Princess;

Duration: 14-day cruise;

Ports of Call: Southampton, St. Peter Port, Holyhead, Liverpool, Greenock, Lerwick, Invergordon, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Isle of Portland, Southampton;

Day 0 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.

Day 1 St. Peter Port, Guernsey

Saint Peter Port is the capital of Guernsey, Normandy and with its cobbled streets and picturesque seafront marina and historic gardens, it is considered one of Europe's prettiest harbour towns. Day can be spent by looking at all the fishing boats and sailing yachts, with regular breaks for coffee, ice cream or a seafood lunch in one of the pretty quayside cafes, bars or restaurants. Every traveler will enjoy in Victor Hugo's House, harbour, Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery or the Guernsey Aquarium.

Day 2 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 3 Holyhead, Wales

Holyhead is a town in Wales and a major Irish Sea port serving Ireland. Settlements in the area date from prehistoric times, with circular huts, burial chambers and standing stones featuring in the highest concentration in Britain. The current lighthouse is on South Stack on the other side of Holyhead Mountain and is open to the public.

Day 4 Liverpool, England

The Port of Liverpool is 7.5 miles dock system that runs on the the River Mersey. Liverpool is a city with unique attractions, exciting events, legendary football clubs and a rich musical heritage that includes the Beatles, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and other groups from the Merseybeat era.

Day 5 Greenock, Scotland

Greenock, formerly a burgh in the historic county of Renfrewshire, is a town and administrative center in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland, United Kingdom. Along with Gourock to the west and Port Glasgow to the east, it makes up a continuous urban area. Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and is renowned for its culture, style and the friendliness of its people. It's also famed for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture, a rich legacy of the city's 18th-20th-century prosperity due to trade and shipbuilding. Greenock is industrial town and port, hemmed in by hills. Main town attractions are: Town Hall, Custom House, churches, Sheriff Court, various mansions and the Watt Monument Library. Underheugh Cottage, is a working smallholding that is completely self-reliant. The owners organize various activities such as pig-keeping lessons, nature walks, gardening courses and the opportunity to dress up like an ancient Scottish.

Day 6 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 7 Lerwick, Scotland

Lerwick is the main port of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, located more than 100 miles off the north coast of mainland Scotland on the east coast of the Shetland Mainland. Lerwick is home to an impressive collection of interesting attractions and places of historic significance with much to intrigue the curiosity of visitors to the city.

Day 8 Invergordon, Scotland

Invergordon is a town and port in Easter Ross, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. Take a short walk into the town center and you'll find impressive murals, overflowing flowerboxes, small shops, cafes, banks, and friendly people happy to have a wee chat. Included in the attractions are Cawdor Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Brodie Castle, Loch Ness and its famous monster "Nessie", Fort George,Dornoch Cathedral, Culloden Battlefield, Falls of Shin Inverewe Gardens.

Day 9 Kirkwall, Scotland

Kirkwall is the largest town and capital of the Orkney Islands of Scotland. The town has two museums, the larger being Tankerness House Museum, which contains items of local historical interest within one of Scotland's best-preserved sixteenth-century town-houses. At the heart of the town stands St. Magnus Cathedral, which was founded in memory of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, Earl of Orkney 1108-1117 by Earl (later Saint) Rognvald Kali.

Day 10 Edinburgh, Scotland

The harbor is an excellent starting place for excursions to the city's Old Town, as well as to the medieval castle and other historic landmarks in the area. The Old Town, which was constructed during the Middle Ages when there was a continual fear of assault, huddles high on the Castle Rock with a view over the surrounding plain below. On the other hand, the New Town is comprised of a breathtakingly beautiful series of streets, crescents, and terraces.

Day 11 Newcastle, England

Newcastle has now re-invented itself as a cultural centre and Science City, and is possibly one of the most vibrant cities in the north of England. The North East is an area of outstanding natural beauty and home to beautiful coastlines, gardens, castles, cathedrals and the cradle of Christianity. The region is home to several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Hadrian's Roman Wall and Durham City, as well as Alnwick Castle, known as the Windsor of the North.

Day 12 At Sea, At Sea

Wonderful day at Sea.

Day 13 Isle of Portland, England

The Isle of Portland is a tied island, in the English Channel. Portland's coastline is a mecca for the sporty, with adventure seekers flocking to enjoy the many activities on offer including rock-climbing, abseiling, diving and excellent sailing and kite surfing thanks to the reliable winds. Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Portland stone, a limestone famous for its use in British and world architecture, including St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters.

Day 14 Southampton, England

Known as the cruise capital of Europe, the Port of Southampton is a passenger and cargo port located in the central part of the south coast of England. There are four dedicated cruise terminals at Southampton which play host to a wide variety of cruise lines. Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. From bustling shops and marinas to seaside resorts and areas of outstanding natural beauty, the city and region have lots to offer.