Aug 17–29, 2027 Majestic Princess Round trip from Southampton
Stand where the Titanic was built. Hear bagpipes in Glasgow. Find a cozy pub in Dublin. 12 nights and 10 ports, and you only unpack once. Matt is on board the whole way.
Until departure
Cabins are held for the group, not sold online
Answer a few quick questions. Then Matt will call you for a short chat. He will go over the cabins, the ports and the London and Bath add-ons. You pay nothing, and nothing is held until you say so.
12-Day British Isles with France & Belfast
You sail from Southampton up to Ireland, around the top of Scotland and back down to France. Here are four of the best stops.
Aug 19
Rows of colorful houses rise above the harbor. This was the Titanic's last stop before it sailed. From here, you can visit Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone.
Aug 21
This is the hometown of the Beatles. Walk the old docks, visit the museums and hear live music in the city where it all started.
Aug 22
The Titanic was built right here. Stand in the shipyard where it began. Then see the bright wall murals that tell the story of the city.
Aug 23 and 24
You get two full days here. Your group tour, Stately Scotland with bagpipes, is included. There is also time to see Loch Lomond or the city on your own.
Princess Cruises voyage 8729. Ports and times may change. August 27 is your only day at sea.
Who books this trip
01
Ten ports in five countries, and you unpack once. Doing the same trip by car would take three weeks. It would also mean a lot of driving on the left.
02
Booking the cruise is easy. Planning London, Stonehenge and Bath is the hard part. Matt has already done that for you.
03
Matt pairs solo travelers with a cabin mate, so no one pays extra to room alone. Want a cabin to yourself? Matt can price that for you.
04
Matt is on board the whole time. There are planning calls before you go. You will know a few faces at dinner on the first night.
Most guests are 35 to 70, with about as many men as women.
Optional add-ons
Anyone can book the cruise. The days before and after take real planning. Matt has done it for you, with the hotels, guides and rides all set.
Before you sail
$1,799
per person, based on two sharing
3 nights at The Cumberland Hotel, London, with breakfast
After you leave the ship
$2,599
per person, based on two sharing
Hotel Indigo Bath, 1 night · Ibis Bristol Centre, 2 nights · Mercure Oxford, 1 night · Hotel Indigo London Tower Hill, 1 night
What it costs, and what it covers
That is most of the gap between this price and the lower one you may see online. Before you compare, check what each price includes.
Your flights are not included, and that is on purpose. You can use your miles, fly from your home airport and pick your own seat. Matt can book them for you.
The lowest price
$3,499
per person, based on two sharing
Your own balcony
$4,199
per person, based on two sharing
More room, same balcony
$4,754
per person, based on two sharing
$500 per person holds a cabin. The rest is due May 3, 2027.
Traveling alone? Matt can pair you with a cabin mate, so you pay the shared price. Want the cabin to yourself? Matt can tell you what a room alone costs.
Your host
Matt Dawson has planned bucket list trips for 6 years. He has one big rule. He will not sell a place he has not been to himself.
He is on board for all 12 nights. He will not just meet you at the port or send someone else. He will be right down the hall.
Before you ask
No. Matt helps you choose before you go. The bagpipe tour in Glasgow is already included. In the other ports, you pick what you want to do. Not everyone wants the same day in Liverpool.
Princess shows a cruise-only sale price that changes week to week. This price includes things most people buy anyway. That means 15 drinks a day, Wi-Fi, crew tips, specialty coffee, casual meals and the Glasgow tour. It also includes Matt on board and group perks. Ask Matt to show you both prices side by side. If booking direct is better for you, he will say so.
No. Both are optional, and each has its own price. Many people just do the cruise. The London days also help with jet lag. You arrive, rest for three nights and board the ship ready to go.
Just ask. These three types are held for the group. If another type is still open, Matt can usually get it. The price and the deposit will change with the cabin.
$500 per person holds your cabin. The rest is due by May 3, 2027. That is about three and a half months before you sail. It costs nothing to talk with Matt, and nothing is held until you say so.
Traveling alone? Matt can pair you with a cabin mate, so you pay the shared price. Want the cabin to yourself? Matt can tell you what a room alone costs.
It is not required, but Matt strongly suggests it. He works with Faye to help you pick a plan. If you have to cancel, the Princess rules apply. They get stricter as the trip gets closer, which is why insurance matters here.
Any London airport. Plan to arrive at least a day early. A late flight on sailing day is the one problem no one can fix. If you do the London add-on, that extra time is built in.
Aug 17–29, 2027 From $3,499 per person
Send Matt your questions. He will tell you honestly if this trip is right for you. It costs nothing to talk.