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Discover our wide selection of short cruises, allowing you to get away for a weekend or up to a week exploring incredible cruise destinations across Europe. With all of the top cruise lines offering short-break cruise deals, you can enjoy the full cruise holiday experience packed into only a few days and for a much lower price. Explore our short cruises on offer at Cruise118.com. 

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Was £509pp Now: £488pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £153pp

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Was £509pp Now: £488pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12617

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Was £624pp Now: £605pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 02 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
Flash Sale! Save up to £750 per stateroom plus kids from £99

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £174pp

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Was £624pp Now: £605pp
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REF: RCILB05U029-020826

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Was £519pp Now: £498pp

Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

Newcastle upon Tyne | Amsterdam | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 22 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £116pp

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Was £519pp Now: £498pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22622NC

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Was £999pp Now: £979pp

Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights

Newcastle upon Tyne | Ålesund | Olden | Ålesund | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
Receive up to £150 FREE to spend on board per cabin
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Was £999pp Now: £979pp
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REF: FREDL2628

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Was £779pp Now: £624pp

TRAVELZOO OFFER! Exploring the Landscapes of Green Spain

Southampton | Getxo | Santander | Southampton

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £192pp

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Was £779pp Now: £624pp
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REF: FREDS2622

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Was £439pp Now: £421pp

Bank Holiday Short Break to Honfleur

Tilbury | Honfleur | Tilbury

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £80pp

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Was £439pp Now: £421pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12620

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £140pp

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: PON621

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 01 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 01 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £151pp

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: PON622

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Was £579pp Now: £561pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 Sep 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 09 Sep 2026
  • 5 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £160pp

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Was £579pp Now: £561pp
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REF: POR615

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Was £279pp Now: £267pp

Escape to Holland & Belgium

Newcastle upon Tyne | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Bristol

  • 22 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £19pp

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Was £279pp Now: £267pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22626NC

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Was £369pp Now: £350pp

Northern Europe 3 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 26 Sep 2026
  • 3 Nights
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £54pp

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Was £369pp Now: £350pp
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REF: MSCVI20260926SOUSOU

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Was £436pp Now: £414pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Southampton

  • 29 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
Save up to £900 per cabin PLUS reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £67pp

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Was £436pp Now: £414pp
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REF: MSCVI20260929SOUSOU

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp

PRICE DROP! Rotterdam and Zeebrugge Short Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 Oct 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW £100pp deposit on selected sailings - ends 16th February
Includes up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom
NEW! Save up to 30% with Cunard Signature Packages

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £100pp

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: CUNARDH625

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
NEW 5 Berth Cabins Available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £83pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POB624

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Was £469pp Now: £445pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 4 Nights
Save up to £900 per cabin PLUS reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £66pp

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Was £469pp Now: £445pp
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REF: MSCVI20261015SOUSOU

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Hamburg and Zeebrugge Short Break

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
LOW £100pp deposit on selected sailings - ends 16th February
Includes up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom
NEW! Save up to 30% with Cunard Signature Packages

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £102pp

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: CUNARDM626D

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Was £551pp Now: £523pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 19 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
Save up to £900 per cabin PLUS reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £79pp

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Was £551pp Now: £523pp
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REF: MSCVI20261019SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £87pp

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: POJ614

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 06 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW £100pp deposit on selected sailings - ends 16th February
Includes up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom
NEW! Save up to 30% with Cunard Signature Packages

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £65pp

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: CUNARDM629

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

PRICE DROP! Zeebrugge and Cherbourg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 07 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW £100pp deposit on selected sailings - ends 16th February
Includes up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom
NEW! Save up to 30% with Cunard Signature Packages

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £65pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: CUNARDV622

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Cruise From:
Was £239pp Now: £229pp

Back to the 80's Sailing

Bristol | Tilbury

  • 11 Nov 2026
  • 2 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £6pp

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Was £239pp Now: £229pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22631BR

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 13 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 13 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £75pp

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: PON630

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

PRICE DROP! Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 25 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW £100pp deposit on selected sailings - ends 16th February
Includes up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom
NEW! Save up to 30% with Cunard Signature Packages

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £58pp

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: CUNARDH630

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £411pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £37pp

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £411pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22633

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium and France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £60pp

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: PON632

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £60pp

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POJ617

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £369pp Now: £354pp

One More Dream – Hamburg’s Festive Delights

Tilbury | Hamburg | Tilbury

  • 06 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £26pp

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Was £369pp Now: £354pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12630

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £229pp Now: £219pp

Dutch Festive Getaway

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 07 Dec 2026
  • 2 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £4pp

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Was £229pp Now: £219pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22635

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Cruise From:
Was £389pp Now: £373pp

Festive Break to Belgium & Holland

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Antwerp | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 09 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Half Price Drinks Package! Upgrade to Ambassador Fare with drinks and tips from just £25pp per day - ends 12th February
Cruise118.com exclusive! Save MORE when you book your cruise online with code 'EARLYBIRD' - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £29pp

Cruise From:
Was £389pp Now: £373pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22636

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Rotterdam City Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Deposits from just 5%, extra guests from just £49pp PLUS EXTRA on-board spending money
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Past Passengers save up to £400 per stateroom - for a limited time only

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £64pp

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: POR621

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Head to Our Short Cruise Destinations

A short cruise break is the perfect way to visit many incredible destinations in a short time. With a European cruise, you can explore the beauty of Northern Europe or just take a UK cruise and see home from a completely different perspective. Setting sail on a cruise from the UK takes the hassle out of arranging a fly cruise, allowing you to park up and embark on your short cruise.

Cruise Lines Offering Short Break Cruise Deals

Here at Cruise118.com, we have a fantastic array of cruise lines offering the best short-break cruise deals. Hop on a five-night cruise with Cunard Cruises or take a two-night trip with Royal Caribbean Cruises. Explore Amsterdam with P&O Cruises or explore all that Ireland has to offer with an Ambassador Cruises short cruise holiday. 

Book Your Short Cruise Escape With Cruise118.com

There’s no better time to book your short cruise getaway. With the widest selection of cruise destinations, cruise lines, and sailing dates, you can find perfect cruise deals to make your cruise even more affordable. Find last-minute cruise deals for 2026 cruises, or book ahead and benefit from early booking discounts on 2027 cruises and 2028 cruises. 

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