British Isles Cruise 2026: All 11 Ports Ranked + UK ETA Warning You Can't Miss
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Planning a British Isles Cruise in 2026? We cover all 11 ports on our complete 14-day itinerary — including Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast, Kirkwall, and more. PLUS: A critical UK ETA Visa warning that could stop you from boarding. Jeff and Becky are sharing our complete 14-day British Isles Cruise and discuss 11 British Isle Cruise Ports! We break down money-saving tips, independent excursions, and exactly which ports you should book a tour vs. explore on your own. We break down every port on our British Isles Cruise — Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stornoway, Belfast, Dublin, Isle of Man trains, Cork, Dover, and more. Embarkation at Rotterdam, Dover, and Southampton are also covered! We show you Edinburgh Harris Tweed, Isle of Man Trains, and avoid problems with the UK ETA Visa for Cruisers. ⚠️ CRITICAL: New UK ETA Visa rules could stop you from boarding your British Isles Cruise! We explain exactly who needs it, how to apply, and a little-known gotcha that every cruiser must know before sailing. 🧳 Here is our British Isles Excursions at Viator: https://vi.me/llDQ3 Edinburgh Castle Tickets: https://www.edinburghcastle.scot ETA Website: https://www.gov.uk/eta ⚓ OUR BRITISH ISLES CRUISE ITINERARY & CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why Choose a British Isles Cruise? 01:48 - Choosing the Right British Isles Itinerary for you 02:55 - Departing Rotterdam 03:16 - Edinburgh / South Queensferry 05:17 - Kirkwall, Orkney Islands 06:15- Invergordon /Loch Ness 07:03 - Lerwick, Shetland Islands 08:25 - Stornoway, Isle of Lewis 09:55 - Belfast, Northern Ireland 12:00 - Glasgow / Greenock 13:29 - Dublin / Dun Laoghaire 14:59 - Isle of Man 15:58 - Cork / Cobh, Ireland 17:23 - Dover 19:18 - Southampton 19:38 - Weather and what to pack 21:01 - CRITICAL: New ETA Visa Requirements 21:53 - Important ETA Gotcha 🧳 OUR FAVORITE CRUISE GEAR & EXCURSIONS: (Affiliate Links - we will get a small commission at no extra cost to you!) Book your port tours: Viator Excursions and Experiences 🛍️ Travel gear at Amazon : https://amzn.to/4tlrj9c 🛳 Our Favorite Backpack at Oono: https://61cda5-3.myshopify.com?ref=a_... (use coupon "a_cruising_good_time" to save 10%!) 🚢 PLANNING A BRITISH ISLES CRUISE?We've built an entire playlist — port by port — to help you plan your full British Isles itinerary. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single guide. 👉 British Isles Cruise Playlist: https://youtu.be/QoIukeg5Mqc 👉 Belfast: https://youtu.be/-1ivxPBhIgc 👉Edinburgh: https://youtu.be/P9o4BFftgAw 👉Dublin: https://youtu.be/DHlWe3caLX0 👋 ABOUT US: We've traveled to over 45 countries and visited more than 70 cruise ship ports of call. We are both Chemical Engineers and we can't wait to share our travel experiences with you. Subscribe now for weekly quality cruise content and information! #BritishIslesCruise #UKETA #CruiseTips2026 #CruiseHacks #ScotlandTravel #acruisinggoodtime #cruisevacation #cruisevlogger #travelvlog #cruisetips The information expressed in this video is the opinion of the creators and is for entertainment purposes only. This is not professional advice. Please consult your travel professional or the cruise lines for advice specific to your booking. Copyright A Cruising Good Time LLC 2026