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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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Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £429pp Now: £416pp
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Holiday ID: 015066

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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Holiday ID: 015060

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Rotterdam City Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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Holiday ID: 015121

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Was £179pp Now: £171pp

Back to the 80's Sailing

Bristol | Tilbury

  • 11 Nov 2026
  • 2 Nights
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Was £179pp Now: £171pp
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Holiday ID: 023844

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Was £369pp Now: £255pp

PRICE DROP! Northern Europe

Southampton | Cork | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 4 Nights
Past Passengers Save up to 15% on selected sailings!
Reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day
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Was £369pp Now: £255pp
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Holiday ID: 021501

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp

PRICE DROP! Zeebrugge and Cherbourg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 07 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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Holiday ID: 013746

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Was £419pp Now: £406pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £419pp Now: £406pp
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Holiday ID: 015115

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

PRICE DROP! Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 25 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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Holiday ID: 010236

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Was £529pp Now: £513pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £529pp Now: £513pp
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Holiday ID: 010147

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Rotterdam And Zeebrugge

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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Holiday ID: 047719

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Was £499pp Now: £474pp

Northern Europe from Southampton with Gianfranco Zola

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 19 Oct 2026
  • 5 Nights
Reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day
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Was £499pp Now: £474pp
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Holiday ID: 021502

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Was £419pp Now: £406pp

Belgium and France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £419pp Now: £406pp
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Holiday ID: 015113

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Was £539pp Now: £522pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 13 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £539pp Now: £522pp
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Holiday ID: 015111

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Was £169pp Now: £162pp

Ambassador Taster Sailing

Portsmouth | Liverpool

  • 10 May 2027
  • 2 Nights
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Was £169pp Now: £162pp
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Holiday ID: 037140

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Was £229pp Now: £219pp

Yuletide Delights: Amsterdam Escape

Tilbury | Amsterdam | Tilbury

  • 19 Dec 2027
  • 2 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £2pp

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Was £229pp Now: £219pp
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Holiday ID: 037130

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Was £489pp Now: £469pp

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £489pp Now: £469pp
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Holiday ID: 023851

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Was £459pp Now: £440pp

Cricket Legends Festive Getaway

Tilbury | Bremerhaven | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
FLASH SALE! Includes up to 15% OFF Balconies & Suites
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Was £459pp Now: £440pp
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Holiday ID: 023810

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Was £599pp Now: £575pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
FLASH SALE! Includes up to 15% OFF Balconies & Suites
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Was £599pp Now: £575pp
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Holiday ID: 023846

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Was £1199pp Now: £1163pp

Belgium and Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
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Was £1199pp Now: £1163pp
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Holiday ID: 015123

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £133pp

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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Holiday ID: 074826

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp

Belgium and The Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 22 Jan 2028
  • 3 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £23pp

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp
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Holiday ID: 049334

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Was £189pp Now: £181pp

Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 30 Nov 2028
  • 2 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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Was £189pp Now: £181pp
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Holiday ID: 080216

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Was £119pp Now: £114pp

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Portsmouth to Newcastle

Portsmouth | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 26 May 2028
  • 2 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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Was £119pp Now: £114pp
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Holiday ID: 071795

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Was £419pp Now: £410pp

Belgium Mini Cruise

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Jan 2027
  • 3 Nights
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!
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Was £419pp Now: £410pp
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Holiday ID: 048535

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2028
  • 5 Nights
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £24pp

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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Holiday ID: 081205

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Was £219pp Now: £210pp

Dutch Escape

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 15 May 2027
  • 2 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £3pp

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Was £219pp Now: £210pp
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Holiday ID: 000007

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Was £299pp Now: £287pp

Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

Tilbury | Amsterdam | Tilbury

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 3 Nights
FLASH SALE! Includes up to 15% OFF Balconies & Suites
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Was £299pp Now: £287pp
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Holiday ID: 071242

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £125pp

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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Holiday ID: 032637

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Was £459pp Now: £445pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 27 May 2027
  • 3 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £102pp

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Was £459pp Now: £445pp
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Holiday ID: 035147

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Was £429pp Now: £416pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 3 Nights
Limited time offer - Up to 10% booking discount is available exclusively to guests who have previously sailed with P&O
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £198pp

Cruise From:
Was £429pp Now: £416pp
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Holiday ID: 032614

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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.

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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