New regional departures from Belfast and London Tilbury are being introduced by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines next year.
The line’s newly released 2022-23 programme includes 126 new voyages taking in 82 countries.
Departures are from eight UK ports – London Tilbury, Belfast, Portsmouth, Southampton, Dover, Liverpool, Newcastle and Edinburgh (Rosyth).
The programme includes closer to home sailings around the British Isles, shorter five-night breaks and fly-cruise options.
Maiden ports of call include Hakata and Nagoya in Japan; Crotone, Gallipoli and Monopoli in Italy; Lyngdal in Norway and Louisbourg in Canada.
Braemar also returns to the narrow Corinth Canal in Greece in spring 2023.
The programme has been released to Oceans loyalty club members today (Wednesday) ahead of going general on sale on Monday.
Those booking onto a new cruise can choose between a free all-inclusive drinks package or money to spend on board.
Sample prices lead in at £799 per person for a five-night sailing by Balmoral from Newcastle to Norway on August 27, 2022.
Head of itinerary planning and destination experience Martin Lister said: “We are always incredibly proud to unveil our new cruise programmes, but this year it feels particularly exciting as it is the first time we will do so with our new look fleet.
“Every year we craft our new itineraries from scratch to ensure that we continue to offer our guests exceptional experiences in the destinations they visit with us.
“This has felt even more important this year, with the past 12 months having left us all dreaming of our next adventures and really considering what we all want from our holidays.”
He added: “A big part of 2022 will be making the most of our beautiful British Isles, with scenic cruising just as rewarding as the wonderful ports of call.
“For those looking to set sail on a shorter cruise, there are plenty on offer, each with the opportunity to experience time ashore, entertainment-packed sea days and scenic cruising aplenty.
“Our ships really come into their own in the Norwegian fjords, and of course we are continuing to celebrate that. Aboard our smaller-sized fleet, guests will be able sail size-restricted waters, away from the well-sailed route, right into the heart of the fjordland. Plus, the northerly departure ports of Newcastle and Rosyth in Edinburgh are ideally placed to showcase them at their best in just five nights.
“But the shorter escapes are not just bound to Norway, with sailings to Belgium, France, Denmark and Spain available in six nights or less, with many of these sailings made possible by the impressive sailing speeds of our new ships, Bolette and Borealis.
“We also have some exceptional sailings further afield for those ready to explore the world again, taking in the autumnal beauty of Canada, rugged explorations of Spitsbergen, and even the chance to follow in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg with an 80-day around the world adventure.”