This 12-night Oceania itinerary links Kirkwall to Southampton, threading 9 ports of call through 3 countries with 4 days at sea to unwind aboard Oceania Insignia.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 3 countries over 12 nights, starting in Kirkwall and finishing in Southampton, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 9 port days and 4 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Repositioning & bucket-list cruisers
- Season
- Summer sailing
- Route
- Kirkwall → Southampton
- Pace
- 9 port days · 4 sea days
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The Ship
Your home for all 12 nights aboard Oceania Insignia — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 12 Night Irish Eclipse Embrace Reykjavik to London is a 12-night one-way itinerary aboard Oceania Insignia. You board in Kirkwall and disembark in Southampton, calling at 9 ports across 3 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Scotland (Kirkwall, Ullapool), Ireland (Killybegs, Galway, Foynes and 3 more) and England (Southampton).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Kirkwall and home from Southampton, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. Longer hops are crossed on the 4 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.