The Seven Seas Explorer set sail on June 3 from Southampton for the 10-night cruise, taking in 11 different ports including Edinburgh, Belfast and Dublin, writes Alexandra Marill.

The $450 million ship features all-suite accommodations, unlimited internet access and a choice of 42 free sightseeing shore excursions.

Other attractions include an infinity pool, gratuities, ground transfers and a cookery school.

The cruise is just one on offer this summer as the Seven Seas Explorer tours Northern Europe and a second ex-UK cruise is planned for September.

The ship will be exploring the shores of Northern Europe from Southampton to Reykjavik this summer and will be back in September for another cruise in British and Irish waters.

Managing director Graham Sandler said: “We are delighted that this magnificent ship is coming to the UK shores, not once but twice this summer.”