Cruises and cruise holidays

Cruises & Cruise Holidays

Cruising is a fantastic way to discover different countries and continents on just one relaxing journey. At Archers Direct, we offer a wide range of ocean cruises allowing you to discover some of the most intriguing and spectacular destinations in the world. With our cruise and stay options, you can either add a break at the start or end of your cruise to really make the most of your cruise holiday.

Experience magnificent cities and landscapes on the shores of the Mediterranean, Baltic and Adriatic Seas. Marvel at the spectacular scenery of the Norwegian Fjords, Alaska, Hawaii and the Panama Canal. Or discover exotic South East Asia, the unique wildlife of the Galapagos or the idyllic Red Sea and Caribbean - our cruises offer something for every kind of holiday.

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Mediterranean cruises

From the treasures of Italy and the chic French Riviera to intoxicating Istanbul and the idyllic Greek Islands, our Mediterranean cruises call at some of the most beautiful and enthralling attractions of this wonderful region. Whether you’re looking for amazing history, medieval cities, stunning scenery, sun-drenched islands - or all of them in one trip - our itineraries explore the Mediterranean from Spain's sun-soaked Moorish cities in the west and North Africa's colourful souks in the south to gorgeous Greece and captivating Croatia in the east.

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Norwegian Fjords cruises

Cruise one of the most spectacular regions in the world - Norway’s majestic fjords. With their towering peaks, sparkling waterfalls and colourful wooden fishing villages, these magnificent ice-carved inlets will astound you with their beauty and tranquillity. Some of our journeys even take you deep into the Arctic Circle, with visits to the epic North Cape and a chance to witness the mystical Midnight Sun or ethereal Northern Lights.

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Scandinavian & Baltic cruises

Rich history, intricate waterways, glittering Northern capitals... Scandinavia and the Baltics are treasure troves for sightseers and history lovers. Cruise to elegant Helsinki and fascinating Stockholm, marvel at medieval Tallinn, roam colourful Copenhagen and discover the jewel in the crown, St Petersburg, with its glorious Hermitage museums, colourful onion domes, Tsarist palaces and romantic canals.

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British Isles & Ireland cruises

Visit glorious verdant valleys, quaint harbour villages, regal cities and dramatic lochs on our cruises around the beautiful British Isles and Ireland. From the dramatic scenery of the Scottish isles and tranquil Wales to Ireland's Emerald Isle and the charms and history of England there’s something for everyone.

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Greece

Norway

Stockholm

Tobermory, Isle of Mull  

 

Mexico, Panama Canal & Caribbean cruises

Joining the shimmering Pacific Ocean with the turquoise Caribbean, the Panama Canal is one of man’s greatest engineering feats and a cruise along its 80-kilometre jungle-framed waterway is one of the greatest voyages in the world. Soak up the sun, scenery and adventure of destinations such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Colombia and the Caribbean on your way. With its powder-soft, sun-drenched beaches, nodding palms, tropical jungles and colourful towns, the Caribbean is sure to win your heart. Combining European colonial, African and Latin American influences, these dreamy islands provide an abundance of sun, surf, and scenery.

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Hawaiian Island cruises

Like nowhere else on earth, the Hawaiian Islands are a Pacific paradise of palm-fringed beaches, glittering ports and natural volcanic beauty basking amdist iridescent jade seas. There’s no better way to experience this iydllic archipelago than on an island hopping cruise around its best-known gems including the 'Big Island' with its massive Kilauea volcano, the verdant 'Garden Isles' of Kauai and Maui, blessed with waterfalls, canyons and tropical jungles, and Oahu, home to Honolulu and gorfeous, golden Waikiki Beach ... they’re all yours to discover on our cruises.

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Alaska cruises

Vast, towering glaciers, immense fjords, forest-draped mountains, crystal-clear waters and spectacular wildlife - Alaska is the last great wilderness on earth. Cruising this unique region brings you face-to-face with phenomenal landscapes and lets you thrill at the sight of eagles, seal colonies, caribou and maybe even humpback whales, sail the epic Inside Passage, wonder at the icy blue, mountain-circled Glacier Bay, see the beautiful cities of Vancouver and Juneau and even add a train journey through the Canadian Rockies - our cruises offer the ultimate adventure.

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Red Sea cruises

Bringing together the ancient and the modern, the Red Sea is a magnificent mix of sparkling clear seas, coral reefs teeming with exotically coloured tropical fish, and vast sun-baked desert-scapes revealing fascinating ruins and hidden treasures. Highlights can include the 2,000-year old 'rose-red' city of Petra in Jordan, the magnificent pyramids of Cairo, the awe-inspiring ancient temples of Luxor, the gorgeous beach resorts of Sharm el Sheikh and Israel's tranquil oasis-like city of Eilat.

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South East Asia cruises

South East Asia is a dream for anyone with a thirst for discovery and its timeless cities, ancient ruins, ornate architecture and dazzling archipelagos make this a truly unique cruising destination. From sophisticated Singapore and the rickshaws of Saigon and Da Nang, to Borneo's lush rainforests and the coral reefs of the Philippines, wonders await at every turn.

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Panama Canal

Hawaii

 

Alaska

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Singapore

 

Cruises from the UK

Like the idea of a cruise that leaves from home shores? We offer a fantastic selection of cruises with UK port departures so there are no flights involved. Cruises from the UK let you start your holiday that little bit earlier so as well as all the usual benefits of cruising, such as included meals and only having to unpack once, you can indulge in extra leisure time to really make the most of the on board facilities and entertainment.


Our cruises with UK departures sail to a great selection of destinations, whether it's west to Ireland's gorgeous Emerald Isle, north to the magnificent Norwegian Fjords, the Baltics, Iceland and Spitsbergen, south along the sun-kissed Iberian coast to the Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco and the Mediterranean, or simply to the beautiful coastal towns and islands of the glorious British Isles.


Choose a UK port to suit you and sail from Dover, Tilbury, Newcastle, Southampton, Rosyth or Liverpool.

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Geirangerfjord, Norway

Gijon, Spain

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