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12-night Europe cruise: Portsmouth, UK to Edinburgh, UK on National Geographic Explorer

The Ancient Isles: England, Ireland and Scotland to Edinburgh is a 12-night Europe cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer, operated by Lindblad Expeditions. Departing Portsmouth, UK on May 6, 2027 and arriving in Edinburgh, UK on May 18, 2027, the voyage visits 9 ports including Fowey, England, Isles of Scilly, Cobh, Ireland. Fares start from $20,570 per person.

Length
12 nights
Departs
May 6, 2027
Returns
May 18, 2027
Ports of call
9

Voyage code EX72712

Portsmouth, UK

12 nights · Europe

from $20,570 pp

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Why this route stands out

A closer look at the journey

Portsmouth, UK

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Fowey, England

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Cobh, Ireland

One of the places included in this itinerary.

Price tracking

Today’s fare, in context

Price history

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Fare details

Fare details

Per person
Current fares
Oceanview
$20,570
Suite
$29,980
Tracked range
Oct 7 – Oct 14
Price history by cabin type
CabinLast recordedLowestHighest
Oceanview $20,570 · Oct 14 $15,600 on Oct 7 $20,570 on Oct 9
Suite $29,980 · Oct 14 $29,980 on Oct 9 $37,800 on Oct 7
Cabin grades
9 total
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 01
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 02
Cabin - Main DeckOceanview · 03
Cabin - Upper & Veranda DecksOceanview · 04
Cabin - Upper DeckOceanview · 05
Solo CabinOceanview · SA
Solo CabinOceanview · SB
Suite - Verandah DeckSuite · 06
Suite - Verandah DeckSuite · 07

○ = last seen (sold out or delisted).

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Per person · 2 guests

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Inside

No recorded fare

Oceanview

from $20,570

$1,714 / night

Fare rows

Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $20,570

$1,714 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: SA

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $22,000

$1,833 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 01

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Solo Cabin

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $22,770

$1,897 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: SB

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $23,540

$1,961 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 02

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Cabin - Main Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $24,720

$2,060 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 03

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Cabin - Upper & Veranda Decks

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $25,960

$2,163 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 04

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Cabin - Upper Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $27,260

$2,271 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 05

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Balcony

No recorded fare

Suite

from $29,980

$2,498 / night

Fare rows

Suite - Verandah Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $29,980

$2,498 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 06

Rate conditions not supplied. Confirm the rate and its terms before booking.

Suite - Verandah Deck

Cabin grade

Recorded as available

from $32,980

$2,748 / night

per person

Observed 14 Oct 2026, 22:12 UTC

Rate details

Rate name not supplied

Rate code: 07

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The journey

12 nights, in order

Portsmouth, UK

Day 1 May 6, 2027

Portsmouth, UK

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The full itinerary

12 scheduled calls
National Geographic Explorer

Your ship

National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship, and the newest addition to the Lindblad fleet. It is a fully stabilized, ice-class vessel, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing exceptional comfort. It carries kayaks and a fleet of Zodiac landing craft. An Undersea Specialist operates a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and sophisticated video equipment, extending access to the underwater world.

3★ 148 Passengers Built 2008
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