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GREAT BRITISH ISLES & SCOTLAND - Cruise, Tour & Stay Free Offer*!

Validity Dates 25 Jul 2025 to 31 Aug 2025
Start Price AU $12,265 per person
Cruise Insignia, 11 Night Unbound British Isles ex Southampton, England Return
Cruise Line Oceania Cruises
Ship Insignia
Destination EU British Isles
Brief Description Cruise, Tour & Stay FREE*, on this incredible 23 night cruise & tour of the Great Britain and Scotland
Type of Special Cruise Tour
Departure Date 26 May 2026
Inclusions Package Summary: 23 nights Cruise, Tour & Stay
Package starts: 25 May 2026 - at hotel in London, United Kingdom
Cruise starts: 26 May 2026 - from London (Southampton), United Kingdom
Cruise End: 6 June 2026 - into London (Southampton), United Kingdom
Package ends: 17 June 2026 - into Edinburgh, Scotland
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Your Exclusive price includes Stay FREE*and Huge Savings!
Twin Cat G Interior - was $15,930*pp - your special price from $12,265*pp
Twin Cat D Oceanview - was $16,880*pp - your special price from $12,995*pp
Twin Cat B2 Veranda - was $19,250*pp - your special price from $14,960*pp
Twin Cat PH3 Penthouse Suite - was $23,360*pp - your special price from $18,300*pp
Single Cat G Interior - was $23,360*pp - your special price from $21,295*

All rates in AUD per person twin share unless stated as single.
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GREAT BRITISH ISLES & SCOTLAND Cruise, Tour & Stay package includes:
- FREE* 1 night London hotel stay with breakfast pre cruise
- 11 night cruise aboard Oceania`s Insignia from London (Southampton) round trip
- All shipboard main meals plus enjoy a range of gourmet specialty restaurants without surcharge
- In-Suite and In-Stateroom Dining
- BONUS House Beverage Package - including beer and wine by the glass during lunch and dinner in onboard restaurants
- Sodas, Speciality Coffees & Teas
- Still and sparkling Vero Water®
- Juices, Smoothies & Gourmet Ice Cream
- Unlimited Starlink® WiFi
- Shipboard Gratuities
- Group Fitness Classes
- Laundry Services
- Port taxes
- FREE* 1 night hotel stay in London with breakfast post cruise
- 10 night Highlights of Britain small group tour (18 guests) from London to Edinburgh including: 10 nights local style accommodation, 15 meals (10 breakfasts and 5 dinners), Driver/guide/tour leader and transport. (see below for day to day itinerary and highlights)

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Land Tour day to day itinerary:

Day 1 - London (England)
Palaces dripping in historical intrigue. Streets thronged with iconic red buses. A bustling pub on every corner. London couldn’t be a more fitting place to embark on our tour of Britain! Begin by greeting your expert Tour Leader and the rest of your small group before we dig into our very first meal together. Uncover each other's back stories over the dinner table and say cheers to the adventure ahead!
Accommodation: Wellington Hotel by Blue Orchid (or similar)
Meals: Dinner


Day 2 - London – Oxford – Cotswolds
After an energy-boosting breakfast with your group, we'll wave goodbye to the Big Smoke as we start our journey north. Our next stop’s skyline is equally as impressive as the capital’s – with twisting spires, majestic domes and more than a few grinning gargoyles.
Did you know that Oxford University is the second oldest university in the world? Or that the city served as the official capital for four years during the English Civil War? We’ll uncover plenty more historical nuggets as we walk in the footsteps of the colleges’ illustrious alumni – think Oscar Wilde and Lewis Carroll – on an orientation tour with our clued-up Tour Leader.
After a little free time to wander and grab some lunch (the city’s historic Covered Market is our top pick!), we’ll continue our journey west. Our path will take us through several of the idyllic old-world villages of the Cotswolds. Marvel at their honey-hued cottages forged from yellow limestone and soak up vistas of the undulating wolds. Then, a free evening awaits in Mickleton, where you'll find a choice of charming local pubs to dine in.
Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast


Day 3 - Cotswolds – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cotswolds
All the world’s a stage, and all men and women merely players! Today, our stage will be the storied streets of Stratford-Upon-Avon: the esteemed birthplace of William Shakespeare. Revel in remarkable tales of his life, loves and losses on a walking tour with your Tour Leader. If there’s time, we’ll pay homage to the playwright with a visit to his grave. Make sure you spare a minute to peruse the epitaph which is supposedly a curse written by Shakespeare himself...
This afternoon, there’s more exploring to be done in the delightful Cotswolds. We'll weave effortlessly along the region’s narrow lanes, stopping off at a few of your Tour Leader’s favourite villages. Broadway, often called the prettiest village in England, will likely be one of them. If the weather’s dry, stretch your legs with a walk to Broadway Tower: a charming hilltop folly where you’ll get your first glimpse of the cragged Welsh Mountains – tomorrow's final destination.
Accommodation: Three Ways House Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast


Day 4 - Cotswolds – Worcester – Denbighshire (Wales)
Thrilling tales of the crusades fought by saints and kings are on the agenda today as we leave the Cotswolds behind for Worcester. Gaze up in awe at Worcester Cathedral’s intricately painted ceiling and feel the temperature drop as we venture down into its Norman-era Crypt of St Wulfstan: the Bishop of Worcester during the 11th century.
Following our medieval history fix, we’ll begin our scenic journey to Denbighshire – rolling through the serene Shropshire Hills where we'll make two memorable stops en route. Uncover an Olympic connection in the unassuming village of Much Wenlock and stand in the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in the UNESCO World Heritage Ironbridge Valley.
Wales’s Denbighshire region is known for its tiny, twisting country lanes – but we’ll make short work of them in our minicoach. When we do arrive at tonight’s hotel, you can expect a very warm welcome from the inn’s characterful owner who loves to personally greet every one of his guests.
Accommodation: The Mulberry Inn (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 5 - Denbighshire – Snowdonia National Park – Denbighshire
Warning: not much will prepare you for the jaw-dropping beauty of Snowdonia National Park. This 823-square-mile tapestry of rugged peaks, shimmering lakes (known locally as lynns) and windswept coastline is the setting for today’s adventure – and you can expect plenty of imagination-stirring encounters.
Your Tour Leader will decide the specific route you’ll take but you can expect it to be steeped in local history and outstanding natural beauty. Cast your eyes across soaring summits in the charming mountain town of Betws-Y-Coed. Challenge yourself to a tongue twister in Llanfairpwllgwyngyll – a village on the lovely Isle of Anglesey that’s famed for having Europe’s longest place name.
You might also feel your heart race a little while walking across the Pontcysyllte (pronounced Pont – ker – sulth – tay) Aqueduct – a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s suspended 40 metres above the tumbling rapids of the River Dee. Then, we’ll retrace our steps back to the hotel for another sumptuous group meal and an after-dinner surprise...
Accommodation: The Mulberry Inn (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 6 - Denbighshire – Liverpool (England) – York
We’ll get a little help from our friends at The Beatles Story Museum today as we swap the picture-perfect Welsh countryside for the hustle and bustle of Liverpool. Get into the Beatlemania spirit while touring the museum’s musical displays, including stepping foot in a recreation of the iconic Abbey Road Studios.
Afterwards, there’ll be free time to explore Liverpool’s Grade I-listed Royal Albert Docks. Once one of the UK’s busiest dock complexes during Victorian times, it’s now a hub of culture and cuisine – complete with its very own Tate art gallery.
This afternoon, our route takes us east to York. But before we immerse ourselves in fearsome Viking tales, we’ll sweep through the wild moors and rippling hills of the Pennines. Close your eyes and picture the Brontë sisters sipping tea in the parlour of the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth. And admire a remarkable feat of 18th-century engineering at Bingley Five Rise Locks, where we’ll (hopefully!) glimpse a canal boat manoeuvring between its connecting locks.
Accommodation: The Churchill Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast


Day 7 - York
Treat yourself to a full English breakfast this morning – you'll need the extra energy for a busy day of exploring extraordinary York. History echoes off every cobblestone of this incredible city. Soak up stirring stories of old during an orientation walk with your Tour Leader, slipping down enchantingly narrow Snickleways, past the crooked 13th-century cottages of the Shambles and emerging in the shadow of the monumental York Minster.
The rest of the day is free for you to dive further into the city’s many allures. Experience Viking tales come to life in the interactive Jorvik Centre museum. Walk in the footsteps of medieval sentries on the impeccably preserved York City Walls. Or sink your teeth into a fat rascal – a traditional scone bursting with juicy currants and zesty citrus – at the quintessentially Yorkshire tearoom, Bettys.
Our final night in York is yours to do with as you wish. The city has a fantastic independent food scene – just ask your Tour Leader for suggestions for tonight’s dinner.
Accommodation: The Churchill Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast


Day 8 - York – Castle Howard – Lake District
We’ll leave medieval York behind this morning and jump forward a few hundred years at Castle Howard. This glorious 17th-century English estate has some serious curb appeal, with its Baroque-style frontage embellished with exquisitely carved coronets, cyphers and cherubs a true feast for the eyes.
Wander the castle’s grand rooms and gaze up at the whimsically painted ceiling of its 70-foot dome before riding the free road train through the splendid grounds. Keep your eyes peeled for the tinkling Atlas Fountain and the Temple of the Four Winds – a hilltop folly originally built as a reading and writing nook.
Next, our path will take us through the Yorkshire Dales National Park, winding us past tumbling rivers, through lush valleys and into tiny villages that appear trapped in time. Cricket fans will strike lucky with a stop in Thirsk – the birthplace of Thomas Lord, founder of Lord’s Cricket Ground. And if there’s time, we’ll also make a small detour to the Ribble Valley to witness the Grade II Ribblehead Viaduct snaking its way across the heather-dusted moors.
The final chapter of today’s adventure sees us entering the legendary Lake District. Marvel at the verdant scenery as we glide effortlessly down twisting country lanes towards our hotel. Tonight, we’ll settle in for a delicious group dinner with a lovely view of Lake Windermere – England's largest lake.
Accommodation: Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 9 - Lake District
Rugged mountain fells, tarns that sparkle in the sun and forests that hum with birdsong...it's no surprise that this spectacular region has been a muse for so many literary geniuses over the centuries!
With that in mind, it’s only fitting to start our day at Hill Top – the idyllic former holiday home of Beatrix Potter. Feel your inner child squeal with delight in the flower-filled gardens where miniature scenes from some of her most famous books nestle amongst the greenery. You can even flick through a few books (or buy some as souvenirs) in the house’s second-hand book nook.
More inspiring vistas await us this afternoon as we explore the heart of the Lake District – allowing your Tour Leader to personalise the route with their most beloved stops. Finally, we’ll end the day soaring across Windermere on a tranquil boat cruise. Soak up the serenity of the region as dusk settles over the soaring peaks, casting fantastical shadows on the water. Is this “the loveliest spot that man hath found” as William Wordsworth wrote? We certainly think so.
Accommodation: Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast


Day 10 - Lake District – Scottish Borders (Scotland)
We’ll hit the road early this morning – heading north through Northumbria towards bonnie Scotland. Before we cross the border though, it’s time to hunt for treasure in The Bowes Museum. This palatial art gallery sits on the fringes of Barnard Castle and its halls are stuffed with an eclectic collection of priceless art and antiques. And its crowning glory? A life-size silver clockwork swan that you won't believe dates to the 18th century!
As we creep ever closer to Scotland, we’ll stumble across one of the most northerly frontiers of the mighty Roman empire: Hadrian’s Wall. Hop off the minicoach at Birdoswald Roman Fort, which sprawls on the longest remaining stretch of the wall, to unearth stories of the brave soldiers who once lived within its ruins.
Then, one last group dinner awaits at our hotel in the rugged Scottish Borders. On tonight’s menu? A traditional Scottish feast of haggis, neeps and tatties, of course! Before you tuck in, your ears will be treated to the moving notes of the bagpipes – a fitting end to our very British romp.
Accommodation:Woodland House Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner


Day 11 - Scottish Borders – Abbotsford House and Rosslyn Chapel – Edinburgh
We’ve got two more highlights in store for you before we round off our tour in the history-rich Scottish capital. First up is Abbotsford House that’s perched upon a stunning section of the River Tweed near Melrose. Countless literary masterpieces were penned within its walls by Sir Walter Scott – it's former owner during the 19th century.
With our creative juices flowing, we’ll move onto the intriguing Rosslyn Chapel. The eagle eyed among you might recognise it from the Da Vinci Code (both the novel and the film). We’ll inspect its intricately carved interiors, whose mysterious patterns and symbols have long baffled historians, before we board our luxury minicoach one last time.
Edinburgh might be our tour’s final stop – but where will your journey take you next? You could continue your Gaelic chapter on our Scottish Journey tour. Or why not unlock more unexpected British experiences on our Enchanting Eastern England escape?
Meals: Breakfast
Special Conditions *Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin (unless stated as single) in AUD, based on best available cruise fare at time of publication (25 July 2025). Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Please note that the prices shown here are not shown in real time. While we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ from the prices in our booking system at time of reservation. Airfare and transfers are not included in this package but may be added on if required. Offer ends 31 August 2025 or sold out/withdrawn and is subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Beverage Package is valued at US$39.95 per person per day and includes beer and wine by the glass during lunch and dinner in onboard restaurants. Certain exclusions apply. Category B2 and PH3 cabins are guaranteed.
Sailing Dates
26 May 2026
Cabin Twin
G - Inside Stateroom AU $12,265
D - Oceanview Stateroom AU $12,995
B2 - Veranda Stateroom AU $14,960
PH3 - Penthouse Suite AU $18,300
Pre-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
25 May 2026 Make own way to London hotel for overnight stay
26 May 2026 Check out hotel, make own way to port, embark ship
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
26 May 2026 Southampton, England 6:00 AM 5:00 PM
27 May 2026 At Sea    
28 May 2026 Newcastle, England 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
29 May 2026 Rosyth, Scotland 7:15 AM 4:00 PM
30 May 2026 Aberdeen, Scotland 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
31 May 2026 Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland 7:00 AM 5:30 PM
1 Jun 2026 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Scotland 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
2 Jun 2026 Belfast, Northern Ireland 11:30 AM 9:00 PM
3 Jun 2026 Dublin, Ireland 7:00 AM 5:00 PM
4 Jun 2026 Cobh (Cork), Ireland 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
5 Jun 2026 At Sea    
6 Jun 2026 Southampton, England 6:00 AM 5:00 PM
Post-cruise Itinerary
Date Activity
6 Jun 2026 Disembark ship, make own way to London hotel for overnight stay
7 Jun 2026 Tour: Make own way to London tour hotel and enjoy Welcome Dinner (D)
8 Jun 2026 Tour: London – Oxford – Cotswolds (B)
9 Jun 2026 Tour: Cotswolds – Stratford-Upon-Avon – Cotswolds (B)
10 Jun 2026 Tour: Cotswolds – Worcester – Denbighshire (Wales) (B, D)
11 Jun 2026 Tour: Denbighshire – Snowdonia National Park – Denbighshire (B, D)
12 Jun 2026 Tour: Denbighshire – Liverpool (England) – York (B)
13 Jun 2026 Tour: York (B)
14 Jun 2026 Tour: York – Castle Howard – Lake District (B, D)
15 Jun 2026 Tour: Lake District (B)
16 Jun 2026 Tour: Lake District – Scottish Borders (Scotland) (B,D)
17 Jun 2026 Tour: Scottish Borders – Abbotsford House and Rosslyn Chapel – Edinburgh (B)
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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