Gardeners' World - British Isles Garden Cruise - 8 September 2025

From £1849pp
12 Nights
Special Interest Cruise
Ocean

Highlights:

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS

  • Walled Garden of Crathes Castle
  • Mount Stewart gardens
  • Tresco Abbey Gardens

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exclusive onboard programme, including welcome get-together, two formal illustrated talks, Gardeners’ Q&A, and farewell get-together and drinks
  • Visits to three gardens
  • 12-night cruise aboard Ambience in twin share accommodation.
  • Full board cuisine
  • Captain’s cocktail party
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Entertainment, including evening shows, plays, cabarets and live music
  • Daytime activities and use of gym, swimming pools and hot tubs

Join David Hurrion on this garden cruise

EXCLUSIVE ON BOARD EXPERIENCE Join plantsman David Hurrion for a special Q&A, attend an illustrated informative talk and meet for drinks at an informal get-together. Plus, join David on three included garden visits.

Discover the cultural treasures of Aberdeen, Scotland before continuing to Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and rounding to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. Visit colourful Belfast, Liverpool, Cobh, and St. Mary's in the Isles of Scilly. Each port promises a unique blend of cultural exploration and scenic beauty where you can create lasting memories along picturesque coastlines.

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Price Includes

  • All port taxes, fees and charges
  • Porterage of luggage between the port and cabin.
  • Spa access
  • Use of gym, swimming pool and hot tubs
  • Range of fitness, dance and wellness classes
  • Amazing entertainment
  • Informative guest speakers*
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner and Baked Alaska Parade*
  • Comfortable accommodation in chosen cabin category
  • Flexible cancellation policies†
  • Captain’s cocktail party*
  • Exceptional full board cuisine

Itinerary

  • Day 1 London, Tilbury

    Join your cruise ship, Ambience, at London Tilbury docks. Enjoy dinner and evening entertainment

  • Day 2 Sailing

    Meet your host at the welcome get-together followed by an illustrated talk

  • Day 3 Aberdeen, Scotland

    The 16th-century Crathes Castle, set within its own glorious gardens, will host our visit today. Explore the Walled Garden and hear from the garden team themselves about their work.

  • Day 4 Lerwick, Shetland

    Take leisurely walks through Lerwick’s winding streets and learn the history of lighthouse-keeping at Bressay Lighthouse

  • Day 5 Sailing

    Join your host for an illustrated talk as well as relaxing on board and enjoying the ship’s many activities.

  • Day 6 Tobermory, Isle of Mull

    Take the tender boat ashore for a full day in port. With its quaint charm and picture-perfect colourful houses, you are sure to enjoy exploring Tobermory today.

  • Day 7 Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Our focus today will be the formal gardens of Mount Stewart, with a strong Mediterranean feel resembling an Italian villa landscape. Home to plants from all corners of the world, there is something to see, whatever the season.

  • Day 8 Liverpool, England

    Walk in the footsteps of The Beatles on a Fab Four walking tour or visit iconic sites like the Royal Albert Dock.

  • Day 9 At Sea

    Gardeners’ Q&A session.

  • Day 10 Cobh, Republic of Ireland

    We visit this picturesque port town with its rows of candy-coloured houses and Irish hospitality.

  • Day 11 St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

    Visit Tresco, where some 20,000 exotic species thrive in the sub-tropical climate of then Abbey Gardens. Experienced staff will be available to answer any questions.

  • Day 12 At Sea

    Enjoy your last day aboard and look forward to the gardeners’ get-together later, with drinks.

  • Day 13 London, Tilbury

    Arrive early morning. Time for breakfast and farewells before continuing your journey home.

Customers Say

From £1849pp
12 Nights
Special Interest Cruise
Ocean

Highlights:

GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS

  • Walled Garden of Crathes Castle
  • Mount Stewart gardens
  • Tresco Abbey Gardens

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exclusive onboard programme, including welcome get-together, two formal illustrated talks, Gardeners’ Q&A, and farewell get-together and drinks
  • Visits to three gardens
  • 12-night cruise aboard Ambience in twin share accommodation.
  • Full board cuisine
  • Captain’s cocktail party
  • Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Entertainment, including evening shows, plays, cabarets and live music
  • Daytime activities and use of gym, swimming pools and hot tubs

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