Arctic

Best of British Isles

Name: Best of British Isles
Brand: Poseidon Expeditions
Price: 8795 USD
Availability: InStock

Welcome to England and the start of your British Isles cruise! Our included pre-cruise hotel night is designed to allow for a relaxing motorcoach transfer to Portsmouth the next morning. You’ll receive information about the time and place to meet the motorcoach at the hotel.

From$8,795per personSign in to see your member priceTaxes includedReferral Program — $250 Cruise Credit+5Only 2 cabins leftAI PickOnly 2 cabins left on this 13-day arctic sailingAI Pick13-day Poseidon Expeditions voyage

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35 photos

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Voyage Overview

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Photography, Included Activities

Destinations

Arctic British Isles Northern Europe & Scandinavia England Ireland Scotland

Language Services

English

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Please Note

Important: Itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on weather conditions and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.

1 pre-voyage hotel night;
Seamless group transfer to Portsmouth on the day of embarkation;
Cozy accommodation aboard the elegant Sea Spirit, your home away from home;
Delicious gourmet meals crafted by our chef throughout your voyage;
24-hour tea and coffee station, complete with cookies for a quick energy boost;
All-inclusive beverage package that includes soft drinks, house wine and beer, and house spirits
Scheduled landings and excursions (weather permitting) to explore breathtaking landscapes;
Expert leadership from our experienced Expedition Leader and top-notch Expedition Team;
A stylish branded Poseidon Expeditions windbreaker jacket to take home as a cherished memento;
Comfortable rubber boots for shore landings during your cruise;
All port fees;
Group transfer to airport or central location right after disembarkation;
Comprehensive pre-departure materials to prepare you for your adventure;
A Digital Voyage Log with photos and a memorable video from our expedition photographer;
Wi-Fi on board to stay connected during your journey.

Visa fees (if applicable)
Airfare;
Personal expenses such as laundry and telecommunication charges;
Mandatory emergency evacuation insurance to a minimum coverage of US$ 100,000 per person;
Staff gratuities.

Ship

M/v Sea Spirit

Poseidon Expeditions

Sea Spirit is a small, intimate expedition vessel purpose-built for polar cruising. With Rolls-Royce Zero Speed Stabilizers and an ice-strengthened hull, she navigates the protected bays and channels of Antarctica and the Arctic that larger ships cannot reach. Small ship, big advantage • Just 114 guests — every passenger ashore at the same time, no wasted hours waiting for shore-rotation slots • Ice-strengthened hull plus Rolls-Royce Zero Speed Stabilizers for comfort in the Drake Passage • Highly maneuverable in narrow fjords and small bays larger ships can't reach • 10 Zodiacs ready for daily landings and wildlife cruising • Open-bridge policy — visit the captain when conditions allow • Pre-voyage hotel night, all-inclusive beverages, branded parka, IAATO/AECO membership

Passengers114

Tonnage4,200 GT

Built1991

Ice Class1B (Ice Class B)

Decks5

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Live Position

Current Offers

6 promotions apply to this voyage. Click any offer for full terms.

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Third Person Policy

If you bring a child under 12 years old as the third passenger in the same cabin, you can enjoy an exclusive special rate of only $275 per night.

Single Supplement

Default rate: 1.7× Suite: 2× Single accommodation in Main Deck Suite, Classic Suite and Superior Suite: 1.7x the shared rate; Single accommodation in Deluxe Suite, Premium Suite and Owner’s Suite: 2x the shared rate. Triple-share accommodations are restricted to either individual travellers of the same gender or parties of three.

Cancellation Policy

121+ days before departure: 20% penalty 0–120 days before departure: 100% penalty Deposit transfer from one departure to another for the same passenger can be made not less than 120 days before the departure at a fee of USD 100 per person, based on availability. Name change fee: $100 USD

Gratuities

Regions: Antarctic Arctic Mandatory: false Recommended: USD 24 per person per day Payment Methods: cash onboard account

Insurance Requirements

Polar Cruises: Mandatory medical, evacuation and repatriation coverage of minimum USD 200,000 per person Non Polar Cruises: Minimum USD 100,000 per person Cancellation Insurance: Recommended but not mandatory

Wi-Fi & Communications

Wi-Fi included onboard (per official itinerary inclusions)

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Best of British Isles

Route Map

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Day 1 (May 09): Arrival in Heathrow Airport, London

Day 2 (May 10) Embarkation in Portsmouth, England

Day 3 (May 11): Tresco, Scilly Isles, England

Day 4-5 (May 12-13): Republic of Ireland

At Sea

Day 6 (May 14): Llandudno, Wales

Day 7 (May 15): Portrush, Northern Ireland

Day 8-9 (May 16 - 17): Hebrides, Scotland

At Sea

Day 10 (May 18): Kirkwall, Orkneys

Day 11 (May 19): Fair Isle

Day 12 (May 20): Isle of May, Scotland, Bass Rock

Day 13 (May 21): Disembarkation in Edinburgh, Scotland

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Ship

M/v Sea Spirit

Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Live Position

Optional Extras

Included Activities

Photography

Current Offers

Referral Program — $250 Cruise Credit

Traveling Solo, Never Alone

Early Bird Discount — Up to 25% Off

3% Back-to-Back Cruise Discount

Children's Special Rate — $275 / Night

5% Pay-in-Full Discount

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Third Person Policy

Single Supplement

Cancellation Policy

Gratuities

Insurance Requirements

Wi-Fi & Communications

Cabin Categories

Triple Suite

Main Deck Suite

Single Suite

Classic Suite

Superior Suite

Deluxe Suite

Premium Suite

Owners Suite

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