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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 France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £177pp

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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REF: PON632

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £160pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: POJ617

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Was £423pp Now: £406pp

One More Dream – Hamburg’s Festive Delights

Tilbury | Hamburg | Tilbury

  • 06 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £98pp

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Was £423pp Now: £406pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12630

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Was £239pp Now: £229pp

Dutch Festive Getaway

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 07 Dec 2026
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £14pp

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Was £239pp Now: £229pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22635

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Was £577pp Now: £553pp

Festive Break to France, Belgium & Holland

Tilbury | Honfleur | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 09 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £160pp

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Was £577pp Now: £553pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22636

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp

Rotterdam City Break

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 11 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £174pp

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Was £449pp Now: £435pp
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REF: POR621

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Was £579pp Now: £567pp

A Celebration of Dance at Sea

Southampton | Amsterdam | Honfleur | Southampton

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £208pp

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Was £579pp Now: £567pp
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REF: FREDS2631A

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £575pp Now: £552pp

Cricket Legends Festive Getaway

Tilbury | Bremerhaven | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 13 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £151pp

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Was £575pp Now: £552pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12634

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Was £602pp Now: £577pp

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 14 Dec 2026
  • 3 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £159pp

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Was £602pp Now: £577pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22637

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £466pp Now: £447pp

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

  • 17 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £100pp

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Was £466pp Now: £447pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22638

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Was £1329pp Now: £1289pp

Belgium and Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 2026
  • 5 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together
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Was £1329pp Now: £1289pp
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REF: POR623

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £329pp Now: £322pp

Belgium Mini Cruise

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £79pp

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Was £329pp Now: £322pp
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REF: FREDS2701

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Iona
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £100pp

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: POG702

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 08 Feb 2027
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £79pp

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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REF: PON702

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Rotterdam And Zeebrugge

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Feb 2027
  • 5 Nights
LOW deposits from just £50pp - for a limited time only
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Summer 2028 Collection now on sale - early bookings savings of 10% - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £89pp

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: CUNARDQ705N

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £469pp Now: £454pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 26 Mar 2027
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from just £50pp - for a limited time only
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Summer 2028 Collection now on sale - early bookings savings of 10% - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £68pp

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Was £469pp Now: £454pp
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REF: CUNARDM707

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 31 Mar 2027
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £52pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: PON706

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Zeebrugge and Hamburg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 02 Apr 2027
  • 5 Nights
LOW deposits from just £50pp - for a limited time only
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Summer 2028 Collection now on sale - early bookings savings of 10% - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £70pp

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: CUNARDH708A

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £197pp Now: £189pp

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
Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer
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Was £197pp Now: £189pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22705

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £359pp Now: £348pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Apr 2027
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £50pp

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Was £359pp Now: £348pp
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REF: POB707Q

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp

Belgium And France

Southampton | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 19 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £51pp

Cruise From:
Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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REF: POB707R

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Was £379pp Now: £367pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Apr 2027
  • 4 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £51pp

Cruise From:
Was £379pp Now: £367pp
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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
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Get the Premium Drinks package from just £22pp per night!

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £86pp

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Was £699pp Now: £685pp
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REF: FREDS2703

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £177pp Now: £169pp

Chocolates & Lace: Mini Cruise to Medieval Bruges

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 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
Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer
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Was £177pp Now: £169pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12709

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from just £50pp - for a limited time only
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Summer 2028 Collection now on sale - early bookings savings of 10% - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £41pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: CUNARDM709

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £161pp Now: £154pp

Ambassador Taster Sailing

Portsmouth | Liverpool

  • 10 May 2027
  • 2 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Was £161pp Now: £154pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22709PO

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £167pp Now: £160pp

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
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Was £167pp Now: £160pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12711

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £369pp Now: £357pp

Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 27 May 2027
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from just £50pp - for a limited time only
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Cunard Signature Packages Beverage Package | Wi-Fi Plan | Speciality Dining Credit from just £60pp per day
Summer 2028 Collection now on sale - early bookings savings of 10% - limited time offer

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £40pp

Cruise From:
Was £369pp Now: £357pp
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REF: CUNARDH714

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £849pp Now: £832pp

Norwegian Fjords Bank Holiday Break

Newcastle upon Tyne | Bergen | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £92pp

Cruise From:
Was £849pp Now: £832pp
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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
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £54pp

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

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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.

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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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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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