British Isles Grand Voyage: England, Ireland, Scotland & France
September 8, 2027 thru September 22, 2027
The 2027 British Isles Grand Voyage aboard Majestic Princess offers an extraordinary journey through England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and France. Beginning in Southampton, the cruise visits Cornwall’s picturesque coast, Ireland’s Cobh and Dublin, vibrant Belfast, Scotland’s spectacular Highlands and Orkney Islands, historic Edinburgh and the French port of Le Havre. Along the way, discover iconic destinations including Blarney Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Loch Ness, Skara Brae and Edinburgh Castle.
Two relaxing days at sea provide time to enjoy the dining, entertainment and amenities of Majestic Princess between immersive days ashore. The journey concludes with the opportunity to explore Normandy’s historic D-Day sites, charming Honfleur or Paris before returning to Southampton. With centuries of history, dramatic landscapes, legendary castles and distinctive local cultures, this British Isles cruise delivers a remarkably diverse European vacation in one unforgettable itinerary.
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Air
Roundtrip Economy Air Transportation from ABQ included
Cruise
12 Day, 11 night Cruise
Princess
Duration
15 Days, 13 Nights
Meals
All meals aboard ship included
Availability
Available
Documents Required
Passport
Tour Highlights
- Explore Ireland’s Icons — Discover colorful Cobh, historic Cork and legendary Blarney Castle, followed by a day experiencing the culture and landmarks of Dublin.
- Experience Northern Ireland — Explore Belfast and Titanic history or venture along the spectacular Antrim Coast to the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway.
- Discover Scotland’s Highlands — Journey from Invergordon into dramatic Highland scenery, with opportunities to visit Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and Inverness.
- Step Back in Time in Orkney — Encounter remarkable prehistoric treasures including Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar and the Standing Stones of Stenness.
- Spend a Day in Edinburgh — Explore Edinburgh Castle, stroll the historic Royal Mile and experience one of Europe’s most atmospheric capital cities.
- Experience Cornwall’s Coast — Visit Falmouth and discover Cornwall’s picturesque harbors, historic fortifications and beautiful coastal landscapes.
- Explore Normandy or Paris — From Le Havre, choose the historic D-Day sites of Normandy, charming Honfleur or an unforgettable day in Paris.
- Sail aboard Majestic Princess — Enjoy two relaxing days at sea plus dining, entertainment and resort-style amenities while cruising between some of Europe’s most fascinating destinations.
Inclusions
- Roundtrip economy air transportation from ABQ (not including baggage & in-flight charges)
- Transfers
- 12 night cruise on the Majestic Princess
- 1 night lodging at a deluxe hotel
- Baggage handling (for one piece)
- All meals aboard ship
- Wifi and drinks package
- Shipboard gratuities (not including optional activities)
- Your SUN TOURS escort (with 10 or more travelers)
- Government fees, port fees & air taxes
Day 1 – Depart Home for England
The journey begins as you depart the United States for England, leaving home behind and looking ahead to the castles, villages, historic cities and sweeping landscapes of the British Isles.
Settle in for your overnight transatlantic flight and enjoy the anticipation of everything to come. By morning, you’ll be across the Atlantic and ready to begin exploring.
Overnight: In flight to England
Day 2 – Welcome to England
Arrive in England and make your way to Southampton, the historic maritime city from which your cruise will depart.
Today is intentionally relaxed, giving you time to settle in after the overnight flight and adjust to the time difference. After checking into your hotel, perhaps take a leisurely walk along the waterfront or explore some of Southampton’s historic Old Town before enjoying an independent dinner and a restful evening.
Tomorrow, Majestic Princess awaits.
Overnight: Southampton, England Hotel
Day 3 – Southampton | Embark Majestic Princess
After breakfast, make your way to the cruise terminal and step aboard Majestic Princess, your home as you explore the British Isles and France.
Spend the afternoon becoming acquainted with the ship, enjoying lunch and settling into your stateroom. Then head outside as Majestic Princess slips away from Southampton and your voyage officially gets underway.
Raise a glass at sail-away as the English coastline begins to disappear behind you. Ahead lie Cornwall, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and France—and nearly two weeks of discovery.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 – Falmouth, Cornwall | England's Enchanting Southwest
Your first port introduces you to Cornwall, a region of rugged coastlines, maritime traditions and picturesque seaside communities.
Majestic Princess arrives in Falmouth, one of England’s great natural harbors. Explore the waterfront and historic streets, visit imposing Pendennis Castle, or venture farther into the Cornish countryside in search of dramatic coastal views and charming villages.
This is also the perfect introduction to Cornwall’s culinary traditions. Try an authentic Cornish pasty or indulge in a traditional cream tea before returning to the ship.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Cobh & Cork | The Heart of Southern Ireland
Majestic Princess arrives in Cobh, a colorful harbor town with a remarkable maritime story. Millions of Irish emigrants departed from this waterfront, and in 1912 Cobh—then known as Queenstown—became the final port of call for the Titanic.
From here, venture through the Irish countryside toward Blarney Castle, where legend promises the gift of eloquence to those who kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Wander through the castle’s beautiful grounds and gardens before continuing to Cork.
Or choose a more leisurely day in Cobh, exploring its waterfront, maritime history and magnificent St. Colman’s Cathedral overlooking the harbor.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 – Dublin | Stories, Pubs & Irish Traditions
Today brings you to Dun Laoghaire, the gateway to Dublin and one of Europe’s most engaging capital cities.
Dublin rewards those who explore it on foot. Wander through the historic grounds of Trinity College, discover the treasures of the Book of Kells, stroll along Grafton Street and explore the streets surrounding Dublin Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Yet some of Dublin’s best moments happen between the landmarks. Step inside a welcoming pub, listen for traditional Irish music and enjoy the warmth and personality that make this city so memorable.
Those interested in Ireland’s most famous export may also visit the Guinness Storehouse and raise a pint to an unforgettable day in the Irish capital.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 – Belfast & Northern Ireland | Legends of the Antrim Coast
Your journey continues to Belfast, a city transformed from an industrial powerhouse into one of the most fascinating destinations in the British Isles.
Explore Belfast’s maritime heritage at Titanic Belfast, located beside the historic shipyards where the legendary ocean liner was constructed. Discover City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter and the stories that have shaped modern Northern Ireland.
Beyond Belfast lies an entirely different world. Follow the spectacular Antrim Coast toward the Giant’s Causeway, where thousands of extraordinary basalt columns descend toward the sea. Created by ancient volcanic activity—and explained by much more colorful Irish legends—the landscape is one of Northern Ireland’s greatest natural treasures.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Greenock | Loch Lomond & Western Scotland
Majestic Princess arrives in Greenock, opening the door to western Scotland.
Venture into a landscape of rolling countryside, historic villages and shimmering lochs as you travel toward magnificent Loch Lomond. Surrounded by hills and mountains, the loch offers your first taste of the scenery that has made Scotland legendary.
Alternatively, travel into Glasgow, where grand Victorian architecture, museums, music and contemporary Scottish culture create an entirely different experience.
Whether you choose city streets or peaceful countryside, today marks the beginning of a memorable exploration of Scotland.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9 – At Sea | A Day aboard Majestic Princess
After five exciting days ashore, today belongs entirely to Majestic Princess.
Sleep a little later, linger over breakfast and enjoy the freedom of having nowhere you need to be. Perhaps visit the spa, attend an enrichment program, enjoy afternoon tea or simply find a comfortable spot overlooking the sea.
As Majestic Princess sails north toward the Orkney Islands, enjoy an elegant dinner and an evening of entertainment onboard.
Tomorrow, you’ll awaken in one of the most historically fascinating corners of Scotland.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 – Kirkwall & Orkney | Journey into Prehistoric Scotland
Today takes you thousands of years into the past.
The Orkney Islands are home to one of Europe’s richest collections of prehistoric monuments, creating a landscape where human history stretches back more than 5,000 years.
Visit Skara Brae, an extraordinarily preserved Neolithic village that predates both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Continue through the windswept Orcadian countryside to the mysterious Ring of Brodgar and Standing Stones of Stenness.
Back in Kirkwall, discover the striking red sandstone St. Magnus Cathedral and enjoy the atmosphere of this remote Scottish island community.
For travelers fascinated by archaeology and ancient civilizations, Orkney may become one of the unexpected highlights of the entire voyage.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 – Invergordon | Loch Ness & the Scottish Highlands
Majestic Princess sails into Invergordon, your gateway to the magnificent Scottish Highlands.
Journey inland through a landscape of green hills, forests, villages and sweeping Highland scenery toward legendary Loch Ness. Standing above its dark waters are the evocative ruins of Urquhart Castle, a medieval stronghold with centuries of turbulent Scottish history.
Continue toward Inverness, often called the capital of the Highlands, or delve deeper into Scottish history at Culloden Battlefield.
And, of course, keep watch across the waters of Loch Ness. You never know when Scotland’s most elusive resident might decide to make an appearance.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12 - Edinburgh | Castles, Closes & the Royal Mile
Few cities make an entrance quite like Edinburgh.
From South Queensferry, travel into Scotland’s historic capital, where medieval lanes, Georgian architecture and dramatic monuments unfold beneath the imposing silhouette of Edinburgh Castle.
Begin high above the city at the castle before making your way down the famous Royal Mile. Explore atmospheric closes and centuries-old buildings, visit St. Giles’ Cathedral and soak up the unmistakable character of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Continue toward the Palace of Holyroodhouse, browse Scottish shops, sample a dram of whisky or simply wander. Edinburgh is a city where getting a little lost can be part of the experience.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 - At Sea | Relax, Recharge & Enjoy the Journey
After three extraordinary days exploring Orkney, the Highlands and Edinburgh, Majestic Princess turns south and gives you a welcome day at sea.
Enjoy breakfast at your own pace and revisit your favorite places aboard the ship. Treat yourself to the spa, enjoy afternoon tea, join an onboard activity or settle into a quiet corner with a view of the ocean.
Tonight offers another opportunity for a memorable dinner and show as Majestic Princess sails toward France and the final port of your voyage.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 - Le Havre | Normandy, Honfleur or Paris
Your final port brings you across the English Channel to Le Havre, France, gateway to some remarkably different experiences.
History comes powerfully to life along the Normandy coast, where the beaches and cliffs witnessed the events of D-Day on June 6, 1944. A journey to sites such as Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc and the Normandy American Cemetery offers a moving opportunity to reflect on one of the defining moments of the 20th century.
For a gentler taste of Normandy, travel to Honfleur, an enchanting harbor town of narrow streets, historic buildings, galleries and inviting cafés.
Or make a grand finale of your day with a journey to Paris, where the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées and other celebrated landmarks provide a tantalizing glimpse of the French capital.
Whichever path you choose, France provides a fitting final chapter to your time ashore.
Overnight: Majestic Princess
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15 - Southampton | Until We Meet Again
This morning, Majestic Princess returns to Southampton, bringing your British Isles voyage to a close.
Over the past two weeks, you’ve crossed the Atlantic and experienced five remarkable destinations—England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and France. You’ve followed the stories of Titanic in Cobh and Belfast, encountered Ireland’s traditions, walked among prehistoric monuments in Orkney, traveled through the Scottish Highlands, explored the streets of Edinburgh and stood at the gateway to Normandy.
The places are extraordinary, but it’s the contrasts that make this journey special: ancient stone circles and medieval castles, lively capitals and quiet island communities, wild Highland scenery and elegant French villages.
You’ll return home with photographs and souvenirs, certainly—but also with stories spanning thousands of years of history and memories of a corner of Europe that seems to reveal something new around every bend.
Meals: Breakfast
Itinerary subject to change. Passport required.
Fun Facts
Older Than the Pyramids
Orkney’s Skara Brae is more than 5,000 years old—making this remarkably preserved village older than Stonehenge and Egypt’s Great Pyramids.
The Gift of Gab
Legend says that kissing Ireland’s famous Blarney Stone gives you the “gift of eloquence”—so you may return from this cruise a better storyteller than when you left!
Keep an Eye on Loch Ness
Stories of a mysterious creature in Loch Ness go back centuries. “Nessie” became an international celebrity in the 1930s and remains one of Scotland’s most famous legends.
Package Pricing
Category IB - Inside Double per person
$6,595*
Deposit: 20% holds your space!
Category BB - Balcony Double per person
$7,295*
Deposit: 20% holds your space!
Category DB - Deluxe Balcony Double per person
$7,775*
Deposit: 20% holds your space!
Category MB - Mini Suite Balcony Double per person
$7,925*
Deposit: 20% holds your space!
Single occupancy upon request, limited availability
Call for single occupancy pricing
Deposit:
Final Payment Due:
June 3, 2027
Deposit: N/A
Price Includes
Roundtrip economy air transportation from ABQ (not including baggage & in-flight charges)
Transfers
12 night cruise on the Majestic Princess
1 night lodging at a deluxe hotel
Baggage handling (for one piece)
All meals aboard ship
Wifi and drinks package
Shipboard gratuities (not including optional activities)
Your SUN TOURS escort (with 10 or more travelers)
Government fees, port fees & air taxes
Booking Policy
**PASSPORT REQUIRED**
CANCELLATION FEES:
- None – through June 3, 2027
- 50%* – June 4 – July 8, 2027
- 100* – After July 8 2027
*Fee as percentage of total package price.
We pride ourselves on great service and an enjoyable experience for all and will go over our booking policies after you make your request for booking. If you’d like to learn more about our booking policies before your trip, give us a call at (505) 889-8888.
Travel Insurance
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ITINERARY
For your reference, we send to you a detailed itinerary approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled tour departure. This has day-by-day times and events, hotel information where you can be reached in case of an emergency, and airline information.
The times listed on the itinerary are all approximate. We cannot be held responsible for schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, transportation agents, highway conditions, hotels or contracting agents.
AIRLINE TICKETS
You will be issued your boarding pass the morning of our departure, after your arrival at the Albuquerque International Sunport. If you have a frequent flyer number, or a TSA number, please call our office at least 3 days prior to the tour to ensure we can note these in your reservation.
If you are joining the tour from locations other than Albuquerque, we make other arrangements for you to join the tour. Please call our office for more details.
AIRPORT SECURITY
Do not forget to bring your government issued picture ID to show at the airport. A Driver’s License or Passport is preferred. If you do not have the proper ID, the airline will turn you away.
BAGGAGE
We have arranged for handling for one piece of luggage per person regarding the skycaps (where available) and hotels. If you check through luggage note that the maximum weight for the checked piece of luggage is 50 pounds and maximum size is 62 inches (length + width + height). If your bag weighs over 50 pounds the airlines will levy an extra fee that you will be responsible to pay. If you feel the need to lock your checked through luggage and your bag is searched, your lock could be damaged in the process. You can purchase a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) accepted and recognized lock at any luggage store. Make sure you ask for a TSA approved lock. These locks are the kind that TSA screeners can open by using a special tool without breaking. Passengers can carry-on 1 bag (dimensions are limited to 10x16x24 inches), plus a personal type bag, like a purse. We advise that you pack your carry-on lightly. There are restrictions regarding your carryon baggage and contents due to enhanced security measures. If you have further concerns, please visit the TSA's Web-site at www.tsa.gov. There is room inside the motorcoach for your hand carried bag.
CHECKED BAGGAGE FEES
On our airline for this tour, passengers are assessed a fee per checked in bag, by the Airlines, upon checking in for the flight.
EMERGENCY CONTACT
It is always a good idea to carry on your person a list of medications that you are taking and an emergency contact phone number while you are traveling. And we suggest making a copy of the itinerary and provide it to a friend or family member.
GRATUITIES/ITEMS INCLUDED IN PRICE
The traditional end-of-tour gratuity is included on this tour. All hotel porterage and airport skycap (when available) fees are included. We also include the gratuities for the coach drivers. Hotel housekeeping tips are not included. Tips for guides/services on optional excursions or individual on-ship services are not included.
LODGING REQUESTS
If you would like to request special accommodations at the hotel(s) where we are lodging, please call us as soon as possible and we will forward these requests for you. The phone numbers of the hotel(s) where we are staying are listed on the itinerary.
Many hotels around the country have instituted a "reconditioning fee" of $300 or more that is levied upon a guest that smokes in a non-smoking room. If this occurs during our tour you will be responsible for paying this fee to the hotel prior to check-out.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
We pay close attention to your requests but please realize that these are merely requests and cannot be guaranteed.
RESPONSIBILITY
SUN TOURS acts solely as an agent in arranging hotels, transportation, sightseeing, baggage-handling, and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or delay due to any act or default of any company or person. We, along with our subcontractors, reserve the right to make changes to an itinerary if it is necessary for the proper handling of a tour.
WEATHER AND CLOTHING/MISC. SUGGESTIONS
For a September 8–22 British Isles cruise, expect cool, mild and very changeable early-autumn weather. You could have beautiful sunny afternoons, misty mornings, rain and brisk winds—all during the same trip. Scotland and especially Orkney will generally feel cooler and windier than southern England and Ireland.
Typical September conditions along your route look roughly like this:
Southampton / Southern England 60–67°F 48–55°F Mild, mixed sun/clouds, showers possible
Cornwall 60–65°F 50–55°F Mild but breezy near the coast
Dublin / Ireland ~64°F ~49°F Cool, humid, occasional rain; often breezy
Belfast ~60–63°F ~48–52°F Changeable with showers possible
Glasgow / Loch Lomond ~58–62°F ~45–50°F Cooler, especially in the countryside
Kirkwall / Orkney ~58°F ~45°F Coolest and windiest portion of the trip
Highlands / Loch Ness ~55–60°F ~43–48°F Cool; rain and wind can make it feel colder
Edinburgh ~62°F ~48°F Pleasant when sunny, chilly when windy
Normandy ~63–68°F ~50–55°F Generally mild, but showers possible
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