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Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly- Falmouth's sweeping coastline
- Plymouth Harbour
- The unspoilt Isles of Scilly
Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Spirit of Discovery departing Portsmouth
from
£1,717 per person
5 nights
29th June 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £17 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
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No fly
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Chauffeur service
Cruise Cornwall’s scenic coast to the Isles of Scilly
Trace the south west coast of England from Portsmouth to the historic port of Plymouth, from where Sir Francis Drake set off on the first circumnavigation of the globe in 1577 and from where the puritan Pilgrims left for the New World on board the Mayflower in 1620.
Continue your all-inclusive mini cruise to the Cornish coast to visit the thriving port town of Falmouth, home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall which documents the influences of the sea on the region’s history and culture. Just off the Cornish coast in the Atlantic Sea you’ll visit the Isles of Scilly, an unspoilt archipelago of over 140 islands.
Your two included excursions will be in
- Falmouth
- Tresco Abbey Gardens, Isles of Scilly
Itinerary
Portsmouth.
Embark Spirit of Discovery.
Depart 1700.
Plymouth ⚓
Arrive 0800. Depart 1700.
Set on the Dorset coast, Plymouth has served as a centre for trade and a base for exploration and military action. It was from here, in 1577, that Sir Francis Drake embarked on the first ever circumnavigation of the globe. In 1620 the puritan Pilgrims emigrated from Plymouth bound for the New World on board the Mayflower. You can still visit the Mayflower steps.
In 1690 the first Royal Dockyard opened on the banks of the Tamar west of Plymouth. The port played a major role in the Napoleonic Wars and also in both World Wars. You can find out more at The Devonport Naval Heritage Site and Visitor Centre. You will step ashore in the historic Barbican area of the city, the ideal starting point for independent exploration.
Optional excursion
Discover the beauty of the Dartmoor National Park on a scenic drive.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Falmouth
Arrive 0815. Depart 1930.
Falmouth is a thriving port town, well-known for its rich maritime heritage and was converted into a seaport at the suggestion of Sir Walter Raleigh.
Positioned on the Cornish coast at the Fal Estuary, today the town is the start and finish line for many record-breaking sea voyages including those of Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Included excursion
Visit the National Maritime Museum Cornwall located on Falmouth’s Discovery Quay on an included excursion. Explore 15 galleries spread over five floors with exhibitions documenting the influence of the sea on history and culture.
Isles of Scilly ⚓
Arrive 0800. Depart 1800.
This unspoilt archipelago of over 140 islands is fringed by sandy beaches, lapped by crystal clear waters. These low-lying islands have a unique beauty, and are a haven for wildlife.
Tresco is known for its outstanding collection of subtropical flora at the Tresco Abbey Garden which you will visit during an included excursion. Alternatively, discover St Mary’s, the largest of the Scilly Isles.
Included excursion
An included excursion visits the sub-tropical gardens of Tresco Abbey, which were established by Augustus Smith in the 19th century in the ruins of a Benedictine Abbey.
⚓ Land by launch or tender.
Spend the day at sea.
See what we have to offer at sea.
Dover
Arrive 0730.
Disembark Spirit of Discovery after breakfast.
from
£1,717 per person
5 nights
29th June 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £17 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.
Spirit of Discovery
2019
Year built
987
Guest capacity (maximum)
540
Ship crew
Britannia Lounge
Relax in comfort with a drink, and admire the spectacular panoramic views.
Enjoy fine dining
Enjoy world-class cuisine at no extra cost in a choice of four restaurants.
Spa
Indulge yourself with a spa treatment in one of our six treatment rooms.
The Library
A booklover’s paradise combined with an artisanal coffee-shop, it's the perfect spot to research your next port of call.
Time for you
Take advantage of tailored exercise regimes and bespoke one-to-one fitness sessions with our health and wellbeing expert.
Daily afternoon tea
Indulge with a sumptuous selection of sweet treats at the daily afternoon tea.
The Terrace
This elegant ‘secret’ garden area is the perfect setting to enjoy the fresh air any time of the day.
from
£1,717 per person
5 nights
29th June 2025
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £17 if not requiredHow our discounts work
Read moreHow our discounts work
On all cruises we set aside a number of cabins within each level at a discounted fare, with the highest discount of 35% for ocean cruises and 25% for river cruises available on selected levels. These cabins are sold on a first come, first served basis. As cabins are sold, the discount begins to reduce, and continues to reduce until those selected cabins are sold.
This means that the earlier you book, the higher the chance of securing a greater discount. Our price panels clearly show the full cruise price, along with the current discount fare.
Please note: During busy periods for holiday bookings, the early booking discount can reduce rapidly. We recommend that you book early to benefit from the best booking discounts and to secure your preferred cabin.
When promoting new cruises for the first time, we contact customers on our Advanced Registration list first, allowing then to secure the cabin of their choice and benefit from the best savings. Our brochures are then sent out to loyalty club members first, followed by past cruise goers and then everyone else.