The best no-fly cruises
If you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint, or simply wish to avoid the hassle of air travel, take a look at our selection of excellent no-fly cruises. There are so many advantages to taking a no-fly cruise from the UK.
First up, you don't have to deal with the hassle of air travel, and the baggage limits and restrictions. Most cruise lines allow you to take far more luggage than you'd be able to take on a flight, and some have no weight restrictions at all. Travelling by ship also allows you to wake up in a new destination every day, and to absorb the wonderful scenery passing by as you sail. And if you choose a cruise departing from UK cities you can enjoy a wonderfully relaxing start to your holiday by spending a night in a charming hotel near the port.
One of our favourite things about a cruise is that you can visit multiple bucket-list destinations in one holiday and discover new treasures on your way. The best cruises let you explore places which are difficult to reach on foot.
If a no-fly cruise sounds like your perfect holiday, you've come to the right place, as Tripsmiths has a whole host of different itineraries waiting to be discovered. Take a look at some of our favourites below.
Depart from Newcastle on this nine-night cruise to Iceland: the Land of Fire and Ice. Get accustomed to your ship, Balmoral as you spend the first two days at sea, as you sail towards Iceland in search of wonders and wildlife. During your itinerary, spend a day in Reykjavik where you could explore the Golden Circle; visit Ísafjörður, renowned for its spectacular fjords; the small fishing town of Akureyri; and Seyðisfjörður, surrounded by green valleys.
10 days, departing 5 May 2026
When booking this seven-night Rhine river cruise, you can choose a no-fly option, taking the Eurostar and TGV. On board your five-star river ship, visit six beautiful European towns and cities (in three countries): Strasbourg, Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Speyer, Breisach and Lucerne. Sensational scenery abounds as you sail along the river - pass through the Rhine Gorge and the river bend outside of Boppard.
8 days, various departures May 2026 to October 2027
Join the travel journalist and broadcaster as you visit remote and wildlife-rich islands in western Scotland on board expedition ship, MS Spitsbergen. Your 10-night exhilarating island hopping adventure takes you to several islands in the Hebrides, as you seek out history, culture, wonders and wildlife. From Airlie, cruise to the Isles of Arran, Islay and Gigha, while further highlights include the Isles of Mull, Lewis and Harris and Skye.
11 days, departing 7 & 17 May 2026
