British Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland aboard the Norwegian Star, 15 days, May 20 to June 3, 2027, guaranteed departure

London, Southampton, British Isles

Duration
15 Days
Category
Ocean Cruise
Europe North
Date
Thursday May 20 2027

Description

At Southampton, the Norwegian Star casts off at four in the afternoon. Two days earlier, the group landed in London for a panoramic tour with a local guide, then took the road to Windsor to visit the castle, an official residence of the British royal family.

The cruise first runs south to France. From Le Havre, Paris lies one hundred and ninety kilometres up the Seine, and those who prefer to stay near the pier have Giverny and the old market square of Rouen within reach. Zeebrugge follows, opening Bruges and Brussels, then Amsterdam, where the canals are crossed by more bridges than in Venice.

The ship then heads north. Edinburgh is a walking city, from the medieval Royal Mile to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, with the castle set on its volcanic rock. Invergordon opens the Highlands and the road to Inverness. Then Ireland, with Belfast and its historic quarter, and Dublin, reached by tender at Dún Laoghaire.

A cruise offered in partnership with Accès Croisières et Voyages. The departure is guaranteed, the Montreal to London flight is direct with Air Transat, and the drinks package, service charges and cruise gratuities are already paid.

Highlights:
-Guaranteed departure and a direct flight from Montreal to London with Air Transat
-Two nights in London with a panoramic tour and an excursion to Windsor Castle
-11-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Star
-Calls at Le Havre, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Invergordon, Belfast and Dublin
-Drinks package, service charges and cruise gratuities included

Accommodation categories:
London: Courthouse London 5* or similar, 2 nights with breakfast
Cruise: Norwegian Star, inside cabin (category IA), ocean view (category OA) or balcony (category BA)

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, cabin categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Direct Montreal - London Gatwick flight with Air Transat, return
  • 1 checked bag of 23 kg per person
  • All transfers
  • 2 nights in London at the Courthouse London 5* or similar, breakfast included
  • Panoramic tour of London with a local guide
  • Excursion to Windsor Castle with a local guide
  • 11-night cruise aboard the Norwegian Star, in the cabin category of your choice
  • All meals and all no-charge activities on board
  • Drinks package, service charges included
  • 2 meals in the specialty restaurants
  • 150 minutes of Wi-Fi per person, in ocean-view and balcony cabins only
  • US$50 shore excursion credit per cabin per port with Norwegian Cruise Line, in ocean-view and balcony cabins only
  • Cruise gratuities of US$20 per person per day
  • Taxes and port charges
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Services of a French-speaking escort from Accès Croisières, from 20 confirmed passengers

Exclusions

  • Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom
  • Visits and excursions not mentioned in the programme
  • Gratuities for local guides and drivers
  • Meals not mentioned in the programme
  • Hotel city taxes
  • Travel insurance (cancellation, interruption, emergency medical care and baggage)
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not listed in the inclusions

Departure on Thursday May 20th 2027

Départ garanti
 

Itinerary

Montreal: departure. Meet your escort at Montreal-Trudeau international airport, then take the direct Air Transat flight to London Gatwick. Night on board the aircraft.

London, England. Morning arrival, coach transfer and panoramic city tour with a local guide, then transfer to the hotel for two nights.

Windsor and London. Breakfast at the hotel, then the included excursion to Windsor Castle, an official residence of the British royal family, with a local guide. The rest of the day is free in London. (B)

Southampton, England: embarkation. Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the port to board the Norwegian Star. Departure at 4:00 p.m. (B, D)

Paris (Le Havre), France. Arrival at 6:30 a.m., departure at 8:00 p.m. From the port of Le Havre, Paris lies 190 kilometres up the Seine: the Champs-Élysées, the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and Montmartre. Those who prefer to stay near the pier have Le Havre, the gardens at Giverny painted by Monet, and the Vieux-Marché square in Rouen, where Joan of Arc was burned in 1431. (B, L, D)

Brussels (Zeebrugge), Belgium. Arrival at 10:00 a.m., departure at 8:00 p.m. Brussels lines up museums, fountains, gardens and shops. In the old town, the Saint-Hubert arcades, the rue des Bouchers with its restaurants, then the Grand-Place and its baroque guild houses. (B, L, D)

Amsterdam (IJmuiden), Netherlands. Arrival at 7:00 a.m., departure at 7:00 p.m. The city has more bridges than Venice, and a canal cruise remains the best way to see it. The Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum for art lovers, the Anne Frank House and the Amsterdam Museum for history. (B, L, D)

At sea. A full day aboard the Norwegian Star. All meals are served on board. (B, L, D)

Edinburgh (Newhaven), Scotland. Arrival at 7:00 a.m., departure at 6:00 p.m. Bring good shoes. The medieval Royal Mile leads to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, its abbey and Mary Queen of Scots' chambers. Edinburgh Castle holds its volcanic rock, and St Giles' Cathedral is where John Knox preached. On the waterfront, fresh salmon, scallops, lamb and prime Angus beef. (B, L, D)

Invergordon, Scotland. Arrival at 7:00 a.m., departure at 6:00 p.m. Invergordon opens the Scottish Highlands and the road to Inverness, where Gaelic was still the mother tongue in the early nineteenth century and where the Northern Meeting gathers pipers every year. (B, L, D)

At sea. A full day aboard the Norwegian Star. All meals are served on board. (B, L, D)

Belfast, Northern Ireland. Arrival at 6:20 a.m., departure at 8:00 p.m. Cafés, restaurants and a lively night scene around a historic quarter, with the countryside a short drive away. (B, L, D)

Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), Ireland. Arrival at 7:00 a.m., departure at 8:00 p.m. Going ashore is by tender. The East Pier at Dún Laoghaire is made for walking, and Killiney Hill gives the view over the bay. In town, the Guinness Storehouse, the historic pubs, St Stephen's Green and the shops on Grafton Street. (B, L, D)

At sea. A full day aboard the Norwegian Star. All meals are served on board. (B, L, D)

Southampton, England: disembarkation. Arrival at 5:00 a.m. Breakfast on board, then transfer to the London airport for the return flight to Montreal. (B)

FAQ

May 20 to June 3, 2027, 15 days, including 11 nights of cruising aboard the Norwegian Star and 2 nights in London before embarkation. The departure is guaranteed.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.