$8999—Britain, Ireland & Edinburgh Tattoo fly-cruise-stay

Some journeys are built around places. This one is built around a moment. The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo may tour globally, but it truly belongs within the walls of Edinburgh. It’s where sound, scale and ceremony come together in a way that can’t be recreated elsewhere. Seeing it there is unforgettable. Over the past two years, this itinerary has been one of our most consistent member favourites, returning in 2026 after repeated sell-outs. Getting there is the challenge this popular fly–stay–cruise itinerary solves. This 18-night holiday is designed around experiencing it properly. Begin with two nights in London, then board Majestic Princess for a full-board British Isles voyage. The ship becomes your moving base. It connects historic ports and coastlines while your accommodation, dining and entertainment travel with you. Rather than ending at sea, the journey leads purposefully back to Edinburgh for a two-night stay. Included tickets place you at the heart of the Tattoo, staged against the illuminated castle backdrop. With flights, hotels, cruising and the event aligned, the focus stays where it should: on one extraordinary night. 

Starting from $8999 per person, Travelzoo members enjoy an exclusive $1000 off Imagine Cruising's usual prices.

What's included:

• International flights from Australia* to London, return from Edinburgh
• 2-night 4-star stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton London – Tower of London^ with breakfast
• 12-night full-board cruise on board Majestic Princess, round-trip from Southampton
  • Ports of call: Cornwall (Falmouth), Cork (Cobh), Dublin (Dun Laoghaire), Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow (overnight in Greenock), Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), Invergordon and Le Havre (Paris/Normandy)
  • All main meals (excluding specialty restaurants)
  • Most entertainment onboard
  • Port fees and government taxes
• One-way flight from London to Edinburgh
• 2-night 4-star stay at the Resident Edinburgh^ with breakfast
• Tickets for the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
• Transfers throughout

When

This itinerary departs Australia* on 2 August 2027.

Book by 23 February 2026.

Cabin upgrades

Featured prices are based on an Inside cabin. Upgrades start at $1000 per person:

• +$1000 for a Balcony stateroom
• +$2000 for a Suite

To find out more, see our partner's website.

Holiday snapshot

Australia* - London - Southampton - Cornwall (Falmouth) - Cork (Cobh) - Dublin (Dun Laoghaire) - Liverpool - Belfast - Glasgow (overnight in Greenock) - Orkney Islands (Kirkwall) - Invergordon - Le Havre (Paris/Normandy) - Southampton - Edinburgh - Australia*

Itinerary highlights

Begin with a two-night stay in London, giving you time to explore royal landmarks, leafy parks, historic neighbourhoods, and world-class museums at your own pace.

Travel to Southampton to board your ship, watching England’s south coast slip away as your British Isles voyage begins.

Arrive in Cornwall (Falmouth), where dramatic cliffs, sheltered coves and a proud maritime heritage frame one of England’s most scenic regions.

Dock in Cork (Cobh), strolling colourful harbour streets steeped in Titanic history, with opportunities to explore Ireland’s lush countryside and heritage towns.

Call at Dublin (Dún Laoghaire), where Georgian squares, literary pubs and historic avenues capture the spirit of Ireland’s capital.

Discover Liverpool, home to iconic waterfronts, rich seafaring history and the enduring legacy of The Beatles.

Explore Belfast, visiting the revitalised Titanic Quarter, historic docklands and the city’s powerful cultural storytelling through murals and museums.

Arrive in Glasgow (Greenock) for an overnight stay, allowing extra time to experience Scotland’s largest city, from bold Victorian architecture to vibrant dining and music scenes.

Sail north to the Orkney Islands (Kirkwall), uncovering ancient stone circles, Viking heritage and windswept coastal landscapes at Scotland’s northern frontier.

Visit Invergordon, gateway to the Scottish Highlands, where tranquil lochs, rolling hills and scenic drives reveal the region’s rugged beauty.

Call at Le Havre, your gateway to Paris and Normandy, offering access to Parisian boulevards and museums or the historic D-Day beaches of northern France.

Return to Southampton, concluding your British Isles cruise after a journey rich in coastal scenery and cultural discovery.

Finish with a two-night stay in Edinburgh, soaking up the city’s medieval Old Town, elegant New Town and the unforgettable spectacle of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performed beneath the floodlit castle.