Ocean Discovery – Invergordon, Edinburgh & Liverpool

About this cruise

A week or so at sea, a few great ports, and nothing to organise once you're on board. This 10-night sailing from Southampton on July 13, 2028 visits Invergordon, Leith (Edinburgh) and Liverpool, with additional stops along the British Isles & Western France. Expect a run of consecutive ports, 7 stops total, with the busiest days packed close together. The sea days around them feel earned. The British Isles & Western France route takes in United Kingdom, Ireland and United States, 3 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. Of the stops, Portland tends to be the one people talk about: Jurassic Coast drama carved in limestone. Roughly 10 hours ashore per stop. No need to rush. Norwegian Star keeps you well fed. 13 places to eat, with 5 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. With more nights comes more time for the ship's rhythm to kick in: morning coffee in the same spot, evening shows, late-night conversations on deck. Long enough that you stop checking your phone. Short enough that you're not bored. If you can, add a night in Southampton before boarding. It's a good city to wander. And July means long, warm days. Good for the ports, good for the pool. Sometimes the best trips are the ones you just go ahead and book.