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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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £114pp

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Was £629pp Now: £603pp
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REF: RCILB05U028-190726

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DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 10 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 10 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £27pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POJ703

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £169pp Now: £162pp

Festive Tilbury Taster

Tilbury

  • 19 Dec 2025
  • 2 Nights
Save up to 25% on your cruise - for a limited time only
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Was £169pp Now: £162pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22534

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £849pp Now: £823pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Amsterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2025
  • 5 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 2025
  • 5 Nights
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Was £849pp Now: £823pp
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REF: PON534

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Was £999pp Now: £969pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2025
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 2025
  • 5 Nights
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Was £999pp Now: £969pp
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REF: POR525

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Was £759pp Now: £736pp

River Cities of France & Belgium

Southampton | Antwerp | Rouen | Antwerp | Rouen | Southampton

  • 14 Feb 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £759pp Now: £736pp
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REF: FREDL2604

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £749pp Now: £726pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Amsterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 03 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 03 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December
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Was £749pp Now: £726pp
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REF: PON605

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £159pp Now: £152pp

Back to the 70's Sailing

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | Portsmouth

  • 04 Apr 2026
  • 2 Nights
Save up to 25% on your cruise - for a limited time only
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Was £159pp Now: £152pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22605

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
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December
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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POR605

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £239pp Now: £229pp

Irish Mini-Break

Portsmouth | Dun Laoghaire | Belfast | Liverpool

  • 22 Apr 2026
  • 4 Nights
Save up to 25% on your cruise - for a limited time only
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Was £239pp Now: £229pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22608PL

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £899pp Now: £872pp

Scenic Norwegian Fjords In Five Nights

Newcastle upon Tyne | Stavanger | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £899pp Now: £872pp
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REF: FREDL2612

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £749pp Now: £726pp

Springtime Tulips of the Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 30 Apr 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £749pp Now: £726pp
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REF: FREDS2609

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £449pp Now: £431pp

Bank Holiday Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 May 2026
  • 3 Nights
Save up to 25% on your cruise - for a limited time only
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Was £449pp Now: £431pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12608

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £289pp Now: £265pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 02 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
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Was £289pp Now: £265pp
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REF: MSCVI20260502SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £419pp Now: £385pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 04 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
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Was £419pp Now: £385pp
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REF: MSCVI20260504SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December
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Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: POJ604

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £899pp Now: £872pp

Scenic Islands & Dramatic Coastlines of Scotland

Liverpool | Kirkwall | Stornoway | Liverpool

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Bolette
  • United Kingdom
  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £899pp Now: £872pp
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REF: FREDT2610

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Cuisines & Culture of French Cities

Southampton | Honfleur | Pauillac | Southampton

  • 22 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: FREDS2611

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £949pp Now: £920pp

Fjords & Falls of Norway In Five Nights

Newcastle upon Tyne | Skjolden | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 23 May 2026
  • 5 Nights
So much more is now included as standard with selected drinks with lunch and dinner, plus gratuities.
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Was £949pp Now: £920pp
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REF: FREDL2615

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £309pp Now: £284pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 23 May 2026
  • 2 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £92pp

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Was £309pp Now: £284pp
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REF: MSCVI20260523SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £609pp Now: £560pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 25 May 2026
  • 5 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £230pp

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Was £609pp Now: £560pp
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REF: MSCVI20260525SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

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£389pp

PRICE DROP! 2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 May 2026
  • 2 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £120pp

Cruise From:
£389pp
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REF: RCILB02U009-290526

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £459pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Savings of up to £400 per stateroom - ends 4th December
Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £459pp
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REF: CUNARDH614

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £599pp Now: £575pp

Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 05 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Savings of up to £400 per stateroom - ends 4th December
Cruise From:
Was £599pp Now: £575pp
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REF: CUNARDM611R

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £479pp

PRICE DROP! Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 07 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £165pp

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £479pp
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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
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December
Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: PON612

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£369pp

PRICE DROP! 2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 12 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £110pp

Cruise From:
£369pp
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REF: RCILB02U010-120626

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £431pp

PRICE DROP! Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2026
  • 5 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £94pp

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £431pp
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REF: RCILB05U027-210626

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £335pp

Scenic Jurassic Coast Voyage

Southampton

  • 24 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Savings of up to £400 per stateroom - ends 4th December

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £143pp

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £335pp
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REF: CUNARDM612

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
Black Friday Sale! Save up to £300 per cabin - Book by 2nd December

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £196pp

Cruise From:
Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: PON615

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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 2025 cruises, or book ahead and benefit from early booking discounts on 2026 cruises and 2027 cruises. 

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