Majestic Princess and the British Isles - 2026
21 July 2026 / Istanbul – London (Gatwick)
Meeting at 04:30 in front of the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport International Departures. After check-in and passport procedures, flight to London Gatwick on TK 1981 at 07:50. Arrival at 09:55 local time. Transfer to Southampton port with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Check-in procedures for the ship and settling into our cabins. Our ship will set sail this evening at 16:00...
22 July 2026 / Falmouth (Cornwall), England
Our ship will arrive in Falmouth in Cornwall, the westernmost part of mainland Britain, early in the morning. Guests who wish today may join the St. Michael's Mount & Land's End tour, arranged as an extra by their guides, reminiscent of its namesake in Normandy. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will weigh anchor this evening at 18:00.
23 July 2026 / Cobh (Cork), Ireland
Our ship will dock in Cobh port, Ireland, this morning. After the passport procedures to be carried out on the ship in the morning, guests who wish may join the Cork, Blarney Castle & Kinsale tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. After our panoramic tour and free time in this lovely Irish city, we visit Blarney Castle and Gardens, a fully medieval castle. Then, after a short journey, we visit Kinsale, a fishing town that has become the region's seaside resort over time. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will weigh anchor this evening at 17:00.
24 July 2026 / Liverpool, England
This morning we return to the mainland and arrive in Liverpool, one of England's most important cities. Guests who wish may join the Liverpool City Tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. Liverpool also has one of the world's largest and busiest ports. The city center, reflecting Georgian style, is on the World Cultural Heritage list and is under protection. On our city tour here, the Theater building, Cathedral, St. George Halls, Albert Dock and the banks of the River Mersey will be among the places to see. After our free time, return to our ship. Our ship will weigh anchor at 20:00.
25 July 2026 / Belfast, Northern Ireland
Our ship will dock this morning in Belfast, the most important city in Northern Ireland. Guests who wish may join the Belfast City & Giant's Causeway Tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. This sorrowful city, which lost its recent history in a civil war atmosphere, now enjoys the social and economic pleasure of reinventing itself, leaving the past behind. On our city tour, the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Opera House, the famous The Crown Bar dating from 1885, City Hall, the Harland & Wolff shipyard where many ships, including the Titanic, were built, and the Shankill and Falls areas, which still reflect the years of civil war between Unionists and Loyalists, will be among the places we will see. Afterwards, we will also see the "Giant's Causeway," one hour away from the city. This magnificent natural wonder, on UNESCO's World Heritage List, was formed fifty million years ago and consists of about forty thousand interlocking basalt columns. Return to the ship after the tour. Our ship will depart from the port at 20:00.
26 July 2026 / Glasgow, (Greenock) Scotland
Our ship will dock this morning in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city (Greenock port). Guests who wish may join the Glasgow City Tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. The country's second most important commercial center after London, this beautiful city, where hospitable and hardworking Scots gather, was also chosen as the European Capital of Culture in 1990 due to its cultural values. On our tour, which will start from the banks of the River Clyde and where we will see the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, St. George's Square, the 1880 City Hall, the Italian quarter and Buchanan, a shopping paradise, are among the places we will visit. After free time in the city center, we return to our ship. Our ship will weigh anchor from Greenock at 18:00.
27 July 2026 / Sailing at Sea
Today our ship will be sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, parallel to the coasts of Scotland. You can enjoy the activities of your luxury ship all day and enjoy the voyage with unique views.
28 July 2026 / Kirkwall, (Orkney Islands) Scotland
Our ship will dock this morning at 07:00 in Kirkwall, the capital of the Orkney Islands located in the north of mainland Britain. Life on the island, which was given to Scotland as a dowry by the Kingdom of Norway 500 years ago, dates back to the Neolithic age. On our walking tour here, you can visit St. Magnus Cathedral and the local history museum opposite it, and shop for local products. Our ship will weigh anchor this evening at 18:00.
29 July 2026 / Invergordon, (Inverness) Scotland
Our ship will dock this morning at 07:00 in the Inverness port located in the North Sea in eastern Scotland. Today, those who wish may join the extra tour organized by their guides. On our tour, we go to Loch Ness, the protagonist of the Loch Ness Monster stories that once kept the headlines busy. Then we will visit Urquhart Castle, which offers wonderful views on the lake shore. Our ship will weigh anchor this evening at 18:00.
30 July 2026 / Edinburgh, (South Queensferry) Scotland
Our ship will dock this morning in Edinburgh (South Queensferry port), Scotland's capital since 1437. Guests who wish may join the Edinburgh City Tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. We will begin exploring this magnificent city, where medieval architecture predominates, with Holyrood Palace. The New Town, built in the 18th century, Princess Street, Charlotte Square, and St. Andrew Square are among the places we will see. This city, which has preserved its historical texture as it is and is a source of inspiration for Harry Potter, may make you feel like you've lost yourself in time. After free time in the city center, we will visit the unique 600-year-old Rosslyn Chapel, which became even more famous with the film The Da Vinci Code and whose construction coincided with the conquest of Istanbul. After our visit to this chapel with its unique stonework, we return to our ship. Our ship will depart from South Queensferry at 20:00.
31 July 2026 / Sailing at Sea
Today our ship will be sailing in the North Sea, parallel to the British mainland. You can enjoy the activities of your luxury ship all day and enjoy the voyage with unique views.
01 August 2026 / Le Havre, France
Our ship will dock this morning in Le Havre, the capital of the Normandy region located in the south of Britain and north of France. Guests who wish may join the Rouen & Honfleur City Tour, arranged as an extra by their guides. In the lush green nature of Normandy, we first arrive in the historic city of Rouen, where the Gothic Cathedral immortalized in many of Monet's works, Gros Horloge Clock Tower, Vieux Marché (Old Market), and the Jan D'Arc Monument are among the places to see. Afterwards, we visit Honfleur, a fishing town on the shores of the North Sea. Return to the ship after free time. Our ship will weigh anchor this evening at 20:00.
02 August 2026 / Southampton – (Windsor) Gatwick - Istanbul
After breakfast on the ship this morning, we complete our disembarkation procedures. Transfer to London Gatwick Airport with our vehicle waiting for us at the port. Those who wish may join the Windsor tour, which includes the Royal Summer Palace, organized as an extra by their guides until the flight time. Here, during the free time given, you can shop and taste local delicacies. After the tour, we head to the airport at the specified time in the afternoon. After our check-in and passport procedures, flight to Istanbul at 17:15 on TK1998. Arrival in Istanbul at 23:20 local time and the end of our tour.
- The times specified in the program are obtained from Turkish Airlines and Princess Cruises. Our agency is not responsible for any changes that may occur in the times. For this reason, our agency reserves the right to make changes to the program due to any time changes.
- Cruise travel is one of the most hygienic and regulated branches of tourism. It is accepted that all guests commit to complying with all rules, including hygiene and cleanliness, as specified by the cruise company during their journey.
- Tour participants must be fit to travel from a health perspective. In cases where guests who are not mentally or physically fit for travel endanger their safety, the cruise company may refuse them boarding or remove them from the tour, and our agency shall bear no responsibility for such situations. All guests participating in the tour are deemed to have accepted this condition.
- Of the evening meals you will receive during the cruise, 2 are formal dinners. On these evenings, male guests wishing to dine in the main restaurant are expected to wear suits, and female guests are expected to wear evening gowns.
- THE CRUISE COMPANY AND CAPTAIN RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ROUTE AND PORT TIMES BEFORE OR DURING THE TOUR.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited outside designated areas on the ship (smoking is absolutely forbidden inside cabins).
- During check-in at the port, every passenger without exception (only one person per couple) must present a credit card or deposit cash at the ship's reception when collecting cabin keys. As a result of this presentation, an average provisional charge of 300 USD will be applied to each credit card. This is to cover expenses you will incur onboard after checking in. You can make your onboard expenses (for drinks, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages) using magnetic cards provided to you by the ship's reception. Except for the casino, no cash transactions take place anywhere else on the ship. You can view all your expenses via the televisions in your cabins.
- As your cruise travel date approaches, you will be able to complete your online check-in process via the Princess app, which you should download to your mobile phone. You can obtain the necessary information from your agency one week before your travel.
- At the beginning of our cruise, luggage tags with specific numbers and codes for all suitcases in our group will be sent to you along with your cruise ticket. You must print these tags in advance and attach them to your suitcases at the cruise port. Sufficient tags will also be available at the port for any guests who may have missed theirs.
- Your suitcases may not arrive in your cabins until late evening on the first day of departure. This is a situation caused by congestion and crowds, which is entirely the responsibility of the ship. Therefore, it is advisable to pack essential items for your first day on board into a small handbag and carry them with you.
- You must strictly adhere to the ship's departure times. At each port, you must board the ship at least 60 minutes before its scheduled departure time. Otherwise, you may not be allowed to board. Our agency will not be responsible for such situations.
- At the end of our cruise, you must collect your suitcases, attach the tags that will be left in your cabins the night before, and leave them in front of your cabin doors by 00:00. After disembarkation procedures, our group will collect their suitcases from the designated station. WE URGENTLY REQUEST THAT EACH GUEST CHECK THEIR OWN SUITCASE BEFORE COLLECTING IT. Detailed information will also be provided by your guide while on board.
- Passports older than 10 years, even if they have expired, cannot be used for international travel.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the end date of the tour.
- Valid UK and SCHENGEN visas are required for the tour.
- Your passport must not be torn or worn out.
- ALL GUESTS MUST CARRY THEIR ROUND-TRIP FLIGHT TICKETS AND CRUISE TICKETS WITH THEM.
- We recommend that our guests activate their mobile phones for international use.
- Onboard, the currency used is US Dollars and credit cards. On land, Pounds and Euros are used.
What's Included
- Round-trip flights between Istanbul Airport and London Gatwick with Turkish Airlines scheduled services
- 12 nights 13 days full board accommodation on the 5* Majestic Princess ship
- Port & Airport taxes (1000 € per person)
- Transfers between Gatwick Airport – Port - Hotel
- Entertainment, activities, and nightly shows organized on board during the day
- All-day refreshments, midnight buffet
- 24-hour room service
- Overseas Travel Health Insurance (a surcharge applies for those over 70 years old)
- Turkish-speaking guide service (provided if the group has 20 people or more)
Not Included
- Ship crew service fee (USD 17 per person per night)
- Extra tours organized by the ship or the guide
- Personal expenses such as dry cleaning, beverages, shopping
- Travel health insurance covering cancellation. (€100 per person, 100% surcharge applies for ages 70 and over.)
- International departure tax
- Visa fees (UK & Schengen)