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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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5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 19 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Cruise From:
£512pp
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REF: RCILB05U028-190726

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Apr 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Apr 2026
  • 3 Nights
Up to £850 FREE to spend on board per cabin - for a limited time only
Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POR605

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £1199pp Now: £1175pp

Scenic Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights

Newcastle upon Tyne | Stavanger | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
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Was £1199pp Now: £1175pp
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REF: FREDL2612

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £999pp Now: £979pp

Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
Cruise From:
Was £999pp Now: £979pp
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REF: FREDS2609

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £569pp Now: £546pp

Bank Holiday Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 May 2026
  • 3 Nights
Treat Yourself! Includes up to 20% OFF on selected Balcony & Suites
Cruise From:
Was £569pp Now: £546pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12608

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £269pp Now: £255pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 02 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
Easter Flash Sale! Savings of up to 45% and kids sail from £49pp!
Cruise From:
Was £269pp Now: £255pp
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REF: MSCVI20260502SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £474pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 04 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Easter Flash Sale! Savings of up to 45% and kids sail from £49pp!
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Was £499pp Now: £474pp
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REF: MSCVI20260504SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £629pp Now: £610pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Up to £850 FREE to spend on board per cabin - for a limited time only
Cruise From:
Was £629pp Now: £610pp
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REF: POJ604

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £1099pp Now: £1077pp

Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland

Liverpool | Kirkwall | Stornoway | Liverpool

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Bolette
  • United Kingdom
  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
Cruise From:
Was £1099pp Now: £1077pp
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REF: FREDT2610

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £849pp Now: £832pp

Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

Southampton | Honfleur | Pauillac | Southampton

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
Cruise From:
Was £849pp Now: £832pp
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REF: FREDS2611

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £249pp Now: £236pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 23 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
Easter Flash Sale! Savings of up to 45% and kids sail from £49pp!
Cruise From:
Was £249pp Now: £236pp
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REF: MSCVI20260523SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £521pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 25 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Easter Flash Sale! Savings of up to 45% and kids sail from £49pp!
Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £521pp
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REF: MSCVI20260525SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£298pp

PRICE DROP! 2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Exclusive savings! Save even more when you secure your last minute Med cruise with Cruise118.com
Cruise From:
£298pp
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REF: RCILB02U009-290526

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: CUNARDH614

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: CUNARDM611R

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£579pp

PRICE DROP! Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 07 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Exclusive savings! Save even more when you secure your last minute Med cruise with Cruise118.com
Cruise From:
£579pp
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REF: RCILB05U026-070626

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Amsterdam City Break

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
Up to £850 FREE to spend on board per cabin - for a limited time only
Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: PON612

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£296pp

PRICE DROP! 2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 12 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Exclusive savings! Save even more when you secure your last minute Med cruise with Cruise118.com
Cruise From:
£296pp
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REF: RCILB02U010-120626

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£453pp

PRICE DROP! Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Exclusive savings! Save even more when you secure your last minute Med cruise with Cruise118.com
Cruise From:
£453pp
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REF: RCILB05U027-210626

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £309pp Now: £299pp

Scenic Jurassic Coast Voyage

Southampton

  • 24 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
Cruise From:
Was £309pp Now: £299pp
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REF: CUNARDM612

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £599pp Now: £581pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
Up to £850 FREE to spend on board per cabin - for a limited time only
Cruise From:
Was £599pp Now: £581pp
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REF: PON615

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £799pp Now: £767pp

Summer Escape to Norway

Dundee | Eidfjord | Dundee

  • 13 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
Treat Yourself! Includes up to 20% OFF on selected Balcony & Suites
Cruise From:
Was £799pp Now: £767pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22617DD

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
Up to £850 FREE to spend on board per cabin - for a limited time only
Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: POR611

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £899pp Now: £872pp

Short Break to Hamburg

Southampton | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
Cruise From:
Was £899pp Now: £872pp
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REF: CUNARDM615D

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £369pp Now: £354pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 3 Nights
Treat Yourself! Includes up to 20% OFF on selected Balcony & Suites
Cruise From:
Was £369pp Now: £354pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12615

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £949pp Now: £930pp

Coastal Charms of Normandy & Dorset

Liverpool | Isle of Portland | Honfleur | Liverpool

  • 25 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Bolette
  • United Kingdom
  • 25 Jul 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
Cruise From:
Was £949pp Now: £930pp
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REF: FREDT2617

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £439pp Now: £421pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
Treat Yourself! Includes up to 20% OFF on selected Balcony & Suites
Cruise From:
Was £439pp Now: £421pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12617

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£524pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 02 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
Flash Sale! Includes up to £675 OFF per stateroom - Ends 1st April
Cruise From:
£524pp
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REF: RCILB05U029-020826

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £751pp Now: £720pp

Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

Newcastle upon Tyne | Amsterdam | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 22 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
Treat Yourself! Includes up to 20% OFF on selected Balcony & Suites
Cruise From:
Was £751pp Now: £720pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22622NC

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £999pp Now: £979pp

Norwegian Fjords in Five Nights

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

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 5 Nights
Spring Savings! Save up to £100 per stateroom
Cruise From:
Was £999pp Now: £979pp
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REF: FREDL2628

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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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