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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 £449pp Now: £435pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £56pp

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: PON621

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Was £439pp Now: £425pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £55pp

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Was £439pp Now: £425pp
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REF: PON622

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £69pp

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: POR615

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £309pp Now: £296pp

Escape to Holland & Belgium

Newcastle upon Tyne | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Bristol

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £12pp

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Was £309pp Now: £296pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22626NC

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £379pp Now: £344pp

Northern Europe 3 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 26 Sep 2026
  • 3 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 £28pp

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Was £379pp Now: £344pp
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REF: MSCVI20260926SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £379pp Now: £344pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Cork | Southampton

  • 29 Sep 2026
  • 4 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 £28pp

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Was £379pp Now: £344pp
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REF: MSCVI20260929SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £404pp Now: £387pp

Rotterdam and Zeebrugge Short Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £42pp

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Was £404pp Now: £387pp
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REF: CUNARDH625

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £469pp Now: £454pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £52pp

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Was £469pp Now: £454pp
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REF: POB624

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £419pp Now: £381pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Cork | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 4 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 £32pp

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Was £419pp Now: £381pp
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REF: MSCVI20261015SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £566pp Now: £543pp

Hamburg and Zeebrugge Short Break

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Oct 2026
  • 5 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 £566pp Now: £543pp
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REF: CUNARDM626D

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £499pp Now: £454pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 19 Oct 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 £40pp

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Was £499pp Now: £454pp
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REF: MSCVI20261019SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £529pp Now: £513pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 5 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 £529pp Now: £513pp
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REF: POJ614

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £404pp Now: £387pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £37pp

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Was £404pp Now: £387pp
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REF: CUNARDM629

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £449pp Now: £431pp

Zeebrugge and Cherbourg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £41pp

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Was £449pp Now: £431pp
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REF: CUNARDV622

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £259pp Now: £248pp

Back to the 80's Sailing

Bristol | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £6pp

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Was £259pp Now: £248pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22631BR

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £459pp Now: £445pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £45pp

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Was £459pp Now: £445pp
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REF: PON630

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £386pp Now: £370pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £32pp

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Was £386pp Now: £370pp
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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
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £22pp

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

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £416pp

Belgium and France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £38pp

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £416pp
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REF: PON632

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £419pp Now: £406pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £37pp

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Was £419pp Now: £406pp
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REF: POJ617

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £335pp

Discover Hamburg's Festive Delights

Tilbury | Hamburg | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £14pp

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Was £349pp Now: £335pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12630

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £159pp Now: £152pp

Dutch Festive Getaway

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 07 Dec 2026
  • 2 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!
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Was £159pp Now: £152pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22635

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £389pp Now: £373pp

Festive Break to Belgium & Holland

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Antwerp | Antwerp | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £18pp

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

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £416pp

Rotterdam City Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £38pp

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £416pp
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REF: POR621

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £411pp

Christmas Markets of Germany, Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Bremerhaven | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £22pp

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £411pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12634

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £259pp Now: £248pp

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £5pp

Cruise From:
Was £259pp Now: £248pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22637

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £309pp Now: £296pp

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £10pp

Cruise From:
Was £309pp Now: £296pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22638

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £899pp Now: £872pp

Belgium and Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £72pp

Cruise From:
Was £899pp Now: £872pp
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REF: POR623

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £469pp Now: £454pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Iona
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £35pp

Cruise From:
Was £469pp Now: £454pp
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REF: POG702

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £379pp Now: £367pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
NEW! UK SALE - Exclusive savings, freebies and more! Book now - ending soon!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £28pp

Cruise From:
Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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REF: PON702

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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.

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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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