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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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Short Break to Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 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 £34pp

Cruise From:
Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: CUNARDM715

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 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
Multi-Generation Cruise! From toddlers to grandparents, make more holiday memories together

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £36pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: POR709

DEPARTS FROM UK

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£585pp

5 Night Hamburg & Rotterdam Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Jun 2027
  • 5 Nights
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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£585pp
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REF: RCIFR05U033-210627

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £419pp Now: £402pp

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
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 £23pp

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Was £419pp Now: £402pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22715LV

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £529pp Now: £513pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 16 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 16 Jul 2027
  • 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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £50pp

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Was £529pp Now: £513pp
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REF: POR712

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£614pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 18 Jul 2027
  • 5 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £46pp

Cruise From:
£614pp
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REF: RCIFR05U034-180727

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£359pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 23 Jul 2027
  • 2 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £21pp

Cruise From:
£359pp
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REF: RCIFR02U012-230727

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £424pp Now: £407pp

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
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 £22pp

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Was £424pp Now: £407pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12719

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp

Belgium And Germany

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 06 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 06 Aug 2027
  • 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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £48pp

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Was £549pp Now: £532pp
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REF: POR714

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£657pp

5 Night Hamburg & Bruges Cruise

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 17 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £46pp

Cruise From:
£657pp
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REF: RCIFR05U035-170827

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 21 Aug 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 21 Aug 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

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: PON721

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £589pp Now: £571pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 27 Aug 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • United Kingdom
  • 27 Aug 2027
  • 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

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £48pp

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Was £589pp Now: £571pp
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REF: POJ711

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £1529pp Now: £1467pp

Back to the Beat

Newcastle upon Tyne | IJmuiden | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 27 Aug 2027
  • 4 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 £118pp

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Was £1529pp Now: £1467pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22720NC

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £799pp Now: £783pp

Coast of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly

Southampton | Saint Mary's | Falmouth | Southampton

  • 28 Aug 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 £62pp

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Was £799pp Now: £783pp
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REF: FREDL2725

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £899pp Now: £881pp

Scottish Isles Bank Holiday Break

Liverpool | Kirkwall | Lerwick | Liverpool

  • 28 Aug 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 £70pp

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Was £899pp Now: £881pp
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REF: FREDS2716

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £849pp Now: £832pp

Bank Holiday Fjords of Norway

Newcastle upon Tyne | Bergen | Ulvik | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 28 Aug 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 £66pp

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Was £849pp Now: £832pp
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REF: FREDT2725

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Le Havre and Zeebrugge

Southampton | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 12 Sep 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 £48pp

Cruise From:
Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: CUNARDH725P

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 13 Sep 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 13 Sep 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 £31pp

Cruise From:
Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: POR717

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£409pp

3 Night Parisian Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 17 Sep 2027
  • 3 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £22pp

Cruise From:
£409pp
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REF: RCIFR03U027-170927

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £909pp Now: £872pp

Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords

Newcastle upon Tyne | Flåm | Bergen | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 20 Sep 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
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 £58pp

Cruise From:
Was £909pp Now: £872pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22723NC

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £599pp Now: £581pp

Le Havre and Zeebrugge

Southampton | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 01 Oct 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 £42pp

Cruise From:
Was £599pp Now: £581pp
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REF: CUNARDH726Q

DEPARTS FROM UK

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Was £629pp Now: £610pp

Zeebrugge and Hamburg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 08 Oct 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 £43pp

Cruise From:
Was £629pp Now: £610pp
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REF: CUNARDM728D

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £236pp Now: £226pp

Battle of the Bands

Newcastle upon Tyne | Bristol

  • 12 Oct 2027
  • 3 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 £3pp

Cruise From:
Was £236pp Now: £226pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22725NC

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
£386pp

3 Night Bruges Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2027
  • 3 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £18pp

Cruise From:
£386pp
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REF: RCIFR03U028-151027

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £504pp Now: £478pp

Northern Europe 5 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Le Havre | Hamburg | Southampton

  • 19 Oct 2027
  • 5 Nights
Book now with a LOW £50pp deposit! - ends 30th June
Summer 2028 Sailings from the UK - COMING SOON
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available
Save & Sail! Save up to £540 per cabin
Reduced Premium Drinks Package from just £28pp per day

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £29pp

Cruise From:
Was £504pp Now: £478pp
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REF: MSCPR20271019SOUSOU

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £699pp Now: £678pp

Zeebrugge and Cherbourg

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 20 Oct 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 £46pp

Cruise From:
Was £699pp Now: £678pp
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REF: CUNARDV722N

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 27 Oct 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 £31pp

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: CUNARDM731

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £569pp Now: £551pp

Short Break to Rotterdam

Southampton | Rotterdam | Southampton

  • 12 Nov 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 £36pp

Cruise From:
Was £569pp Now: £551pp
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REF: CUNARDH731

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 12 Nov 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 £32pp

Cruise From:
Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: POB729

DEPARTS FROM UK

Cruise From:
Was £209pp Now: £200pp

Short Escape to Charming Honfleur

Bristol | Honfleur | Tilbury

  • 18 Nov 2027
  • 3 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
Cruise From:
Was £209pp Now: £200pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22728BR

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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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