Basalt & Heather – Shetland, Edinburgh & Highlands

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 10 nights from Reykjavik on July 17, 2028, visiting Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur and Akureyri, with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France. The trip wraps in Southampton, so you won't retrace your steps. There's a stretch of back-to-back port days, so those days are busy, but the sea days around them give you time to recharge. The British Isles & Western France route takes in Iceland, Faroe Islands and United Kingdom, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Caribbean Princess keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 7 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. By night three you start recognising faces; by night ten you're swapping numbers. That's the magic of a longer sailing. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. Whether you've cruised before or not, this 10-night itinerary is a genuinely good one.