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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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Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £179pp

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: FREDS2609

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Was £389pp Now: £373pp

Bank Holiday Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 May 2026
  • 3 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £58pp

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Was £389pp Now: £373pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12608

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Was £319pp Now: £290pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 02 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
FLASH SALE! Savings of up to £1,000 per cabin!
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £48pp

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Was £319pp Now: £290pp
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REF: MSCVI20260502SOUSOU

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Was £499pp Now: £454pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 04 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
FLASH SALE! Savings of up to £1,000 per cabin!
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £89pp

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Was £499pp Now: £454pp
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REF: MSCVI20260504SOUSOU

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £140pp

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: POJ604

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Was £799pp Now: £775pp

Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland

Liverpool | Kirkwall | Stornoway | Stornoway | Stornoway | Stornoway | Liverpool

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Bolette
  • United Kingdom
  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £220pp

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Was £799pp Now: £775pp
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REF: FREDT2610

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

Southampton | Honfleur | Honfleur | Pauillac | Southampton

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £179pp

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: FREDS2611

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Was £849pp Now: £823pp

Fjords & Falls of Norway In Five Nights

Newcastle upon Tyne | Skjolden | Skjolden | Skjolden | Ulvik | Ulvik | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 23 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £234pp

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Was £849pp Now: £823pp
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REF: FREDL2615

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £369pp Now: £335pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 23 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
FLASH SALE! Savings of up to £1,000 per cabin!
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £59pp

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Was £369pp Now: £335pp
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REF: MSCVI20260523SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £699pp Now: £517pp

Cruise118.com Exclusive! - Northern Europe

Southampton | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 25 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
FLASH SALE! Savings of up to £1,000 per cabin!
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £105pp

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Was £699pp Now: £517pp
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REF: MSCVI20260525SOUSOU

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£289pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £35pp

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£289pp
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REF: RCILB02U009-290526

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £479pp Now: £459pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £98pp

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Was £479pp Now: £459pp
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REF: CUNARDH614

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Was £629pp Now: £603pp

Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £129pp

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Was £629pp Now: £603pp
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REF: CUNARDM611R

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Was £519pp Now: £498pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 07 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £70pp

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Was £519pp Now: £498pp
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REF: RCILB05U026-070626

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Amsterdam City Break

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £88pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: PON612

DEPARTS FROM UK

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£319pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 12 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £34pp

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£319pp
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REF: RCILB02U010-120626

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £539pp Now: £517pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £74pp

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Was £539pp Now: £517pp
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REF: RCILB05U027-210626

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Was £369pp Now: £354pp

Scenic Jurassic Coast Voyage

Southampton | Southampton | Southampton

  • 24 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £76pp

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Was £369pp Now: £354pp
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REF: CUNARDM612

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Was £429pp Now: £416pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £75pp

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Was £429pp Now: £416pp
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REF: PON615

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Was £769pp Now: £738pp

Summer Escape to Norway

Dundee | Eidfjord | Dundee

  • 13 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £108pp

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Was £769pp Now: £738pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22617DD

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Was £769pp Now: £738pp

Short Break to Hamburg

Southampton | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £126pp

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Was £769pp Now: £738pp
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REF: CUNARDM615D

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £114pp

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: POR611

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £309pp Now: £296pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 3 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £20pp

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Was £309pp Now: £296pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12615

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £749pp Now: £726pp

Coastal Charms of Normandy & Dorset

Liverpool | Isle of Portland | Honfleur | Liverpool

  • 25 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Bolette
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £103pp

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Was £749pp Now: £726pp
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REF: FREDT2617

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £389pp Now: £373pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £29pp

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Was £389pp Now: £373pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12617

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £689pp Now: £661pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 02 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £86pp

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Was £689pp Now: £661pp
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REF: RCILB05U029-020826

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £569pp Now: £546pp

Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

Newcastle upon Tyne | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 22 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £58pp

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Was £569pp Now: £546pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22622NC

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Was £899pp Now: £872pp

Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights

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

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £106pp

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Was £899pp Now: £872pp
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REF: FREDL2628

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Was £699pp Now: £678pp

Exploring the Landscapes of Green Spain

Southampton | Getxo | Santander | Southampton

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £83pp

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Was £699pp Now: £678pp
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REF: FREDS2622

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £399pp Now: £383pp

Bank Holiday Short Break to Honfleur

Tilbury | Honfleur | Honfleur | Tilbury

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £27pp

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Was £399pp Now: £383pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12620

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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. 

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