Highland Heather – Edinburgh, Skye & Dublin

About this cruise

If you've got 14 nights to work with, this sailing from Dover on April 30, 2027 through Rotterdam, Leith (Edinburgh) and Invergordon, with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France is genuinely one of the better ways to spend them. A few ports come in quick succession, which is great for sightseeing but means you'll appreciate the sea days when they arrive. It's a proper British Isles & Western France tour: 3 countries, from Netherlands to Ireland. Of the stops, Belfast tends to be the one people talk about: Titanic's birthplace, reborn and thriving. Around 11 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. From casual buffets to proper sit-down restaurants, Nieuw Statendam has 12 dining spots on board, most of them included. The longer time on board means you'll catch several shows, themed nights, and start feeling like a regular at your favourite bar. Timing-wise, spring usually means comfortable temperatures and lower prices than peak season. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.