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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 and Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
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Was £1249pp Now: £1211pp
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REF: POR623

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Was £379pp Now: £371pp

Belgium Mini Cruise

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Jan 2027
  • 3 Nights
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £158pp

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Was £379pp Now: £371pp
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REF: FREDS2701

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Iona
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £129pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POG702

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £119pp

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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REF: PON702

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Rotterdam And Zeebrugge

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £103pp

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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REF: CUNARDQ705N

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £359pp Now: £348pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 26 Mar 2027
  • 4 Nights
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £71pp

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Was £359pp Now: £348pp
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REF: CUNARDM707

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 3 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £70pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: PON706

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Zeebrugge and Hamburg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 02 Apr 2027
  • 5 Nights
NEW! £50pp low deposit on ALL Queen Anne sailings!
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £89pp

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: CUNARDH708A

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £242pp Now: £232pp

A Tribute to the 90's

Tilbury | Portsmouth

  • 07 Apr 2027
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £7pp

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Was £242pp Now: £232pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22705

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £63pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: POB707Q

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp

Belgium And France

Southampton | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 19 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £67pp

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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REF: POB707R

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £57pp

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp
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REF: POR704

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £699pp Now: £685pp

Culture & Craic of Ireland

Southampton | Dun Laoghaire | Cobh | Southampton

  • 29 Apr 2027
  • 5 Nights
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £110pp

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Was £699pp Now: £685pp
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REF: FREDS2703

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £319pp Now: £309pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £47pp

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Was £319pp Now: £309pp
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REF: CUNARDM709

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £161pp Now: £154pp

Ambassador Taster Sailing

Portsmouth | Liverpool

  • 10 May 2027
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
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Was £161pp Now: £154pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22709PO

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £271pp Now: £260pp

Dutch Escape

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 15 May 2027
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £11pp

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Was £271pp Now: £260pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12711

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 27 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
NEW! £50pp low deposit on ALL Queen Anne sailings!
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £40pp

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp
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REF: CUNARDH714

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £1299pp Now: £1273pp

Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break

Newcastle upon Tyne | Bergen | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 27 May 2027
  • 5 Nights
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £174pp

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Was £1299pp Now: £1273pp
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REF: FREDT2715

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 08 Jun 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Jun 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £66pp

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: PON713

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £329pp Now: £319pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £41pp

Cruise From:
Was £329pp Now: £319pp
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REF: POR709

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £329pp Now: £319pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 3 Nights
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £39pp

Cruise From:
Was £329pp Now: £319pp
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REF: CUNARDM715

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£549pp

5 Night Hamburg & Rotterdam Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to £865 OFF per stateroom + 3rd & 4th guest sail from £99pp
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £52pp

Cruise From:
£549pp
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REF: RCIFR05U033-210627

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £519pp Now: £498pp

Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands

Liverpool | Belfast | Kirkwall | Invergordon | Dundee

  • 03 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £40pp

Cruise From:
Was £519pp Now: £498pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22715LV

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 16 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £55pp

Cruise From:
Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: POR712

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£553pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to £865 OFF per stateroom + 3rd & 4th guest sail from £99pp
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £47pp

Cruise From:
£553pp
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REF: RCIFR05U034-180727

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£398pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 23 Jul 2027
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to £865 OFF per stateroom + 3rd & 4th guest sail from £99pp
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £28pp

Cruise From:
£398pp
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REF: RCIFR02U012-230727

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £441pp Now: £423pp

Dutch & Belgian Delights in Five Nights

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 26 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £27pp

Cruise From:
Was £441pp Now: £423pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12719

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 06 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 06 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £56pp

Cruise From:
Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: POR714

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£618pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 17 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to £865 OFF per stateroom + 3rd & 4th guest sail from £99pp
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £49pp

Cruise From:
£618pp
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REF: RCIFR05U035-170827

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £629pp Now: £610pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Aug 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Aug 2027
  • 4 Nights
EXTRA 10% OFF - exclusive to P&O past passengers - limited time only
Upgrade to all-inclusive classic from £49pp per day and receive Drinks, Wi-Fi and Speciality Dining
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £61pp

Cruise From:
Was £629pp Now: £610pp
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REF: PON721

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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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