An Extended Journey of Canal Cities, Ancient Castles & Sun-Kissed Harbours

The An Extended Journey of Canal Cities, Ancient Castles & Sun-Kissed Harbours is a 19-night Europe cruise aboard EXPLORA IV, operated by Explora Journeys. Departing Southampton on July 16, 2028, the voyage visits 12 ports. Fares start from $14,250 per person.

Length: 19 nights
Departs: Jul 16, 2028
Returns: Aug 4, 2028
Ports of call: 12
Days at sea: 5

Itinerary

Day 18 Aug 2, 2028 Greenock (Glasgow) 09:00 – 18:00 9.0 hrs ashore At your MSC cruise port of call in Greenock, Scotland, you’ll be just a short trip away from Glasgow. Glasgow is a sprawling post-industrial metropolis on the banks of the River Clyde. An upbeat cruise destination, it boasts great bars, clubs and restaurants. Its museums and galleries are some of the best in Britain, while the city’s impressive architecture reflects the wealth of its eighteenth- and nineteenth-century heyday. Set on the banks of the mighty River Clyde, Glasgow, Scotland’s largest city, has not traditionally enjoyed the best of reputations. However, the cityscape has been spruced up, and many visitors are knocked out by the architecture, from long rows of sandstone terraces to the fantastical spires of the Kelvingrove Museum. Glasgow has some of the best-financed and most imaginative museums and galleries in Britain – among them the showcase Burrell Collection and the palatial Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum – nearly all of which are free. Glasgow’s architecture is some of the most striking in the UK, from the restored eighteenth-century warehouses of the Merchant City to the hulking Victorian prosperity of George Square. Most distinctive of all is the work of local luminary Charles Rennie Mackintosh, whose elegantly Art Nouveau designs appear all over the city, reaching their apotheosis in the stunning School of Art. MSC Northern Europe cruises also offer excursions to Stirling. Straddling the River Forth a few miles upstream from the estuary at Kincardine, Stirling appears, at first glance, like a smaller version of Edinburgh. With its crag-top castle, steep, cobbled streets and mixed community of locals, students and tourists, it’s an appealing place. Stirling was the scene of some of the most significant developments in the evolution of the Scottish nation as commemorated by the lofty Wallace Monument high on Abbey Craig to the north-east.

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 33-day span: $13,300 · range $13,300–$14,250

Lower than 64% of peers This extended sailing's from-price per night is lower than 64% of comparable sailings.

same cruise line and duration · from-price per night · as of Jun 23, 2026 · Broader cohort: same cruise line and duration, compared by from-price per night.

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Balcony

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Suite

from $14,250

$750 / night

Fare rows

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,250

$750 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $14,960

$787 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $15,635

$822 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $16,535

$870 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,400

$915 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,235

$1,012 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $19,950

$1,050 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premier Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,660

$1,087 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $24,225

$1,275 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cove Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $27,075

$1,425 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cove Residence with Whirpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $28,535

$1,501 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Retreat Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $32,100

$1,689 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $57,110

$3,005 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cocoon Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $64,235

$3,380 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $142,800

$7,515 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Owner's Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $157,085

$8,267 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 23, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Explora Journeys and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

Show all 16 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
Cove Residence	CO1	Suite
Cove Residence with Whirpool	COJ	Suite
Cocoon Residence	CR	Suite
Deluxe Penthouse	DP	Suite
Grand Penthouse	GP	Suite
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite	GT	Suite
Owner's Residence	OR1	Suite
Owner's Residence	OR2	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT1	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT2	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT3	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT4	Suite
Penthouse	PH	Suite
Premier Penthouse	PP	Suite
Retreat Residence	RR	Suite
Serenity Residence	SR	Suite

Ship

Your ship EXPLORA IV 5★ **72,810** GT **892** guests EXPLORA IV is the latest LNG-powered ship in our fleet, reflecting our continued commitment to decarbonising our marine operations and reducing environmental impact. A sanctuary of space and serenity, EXPLORA IV invites guests to reconnect – with themselves, the ocean, and the world around them. EXPLORA IV ship guide Search cruises on EXPLORA IV

An Extended Journey of Canal Cities, Ancient Castles & Sun-Kissed Harbours

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