The UK boasts diverse regional cruise ports catering to various itineraries. Southampton is the busiest, offering global and European cruises. Dover is a gateway to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Portsmouth specializes in European and British Isles sailings. In Scotland, Greenock (Glasgow) and Leith (Edinburgh) provide access to Scottish Isles, Norway, and Iceland. Belfast in Northern Ireland connects to British Isles and some European routes. Newcastle is ideal for Scandinavian and Baltic voyages. Finally, Tilbury and London (Greenwich) offer diverse European and worldwide departures with easy capital access.