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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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Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 02 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
Includes up to 20% OFF - limited time offer!
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Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £6pp

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Was £288pp Now: £276pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22730

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Was £242pp Now: £232pp

Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 06 Dec 2027
  • 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 £3pp

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Was £242pp Now: £232pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22731

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Was £519pp Now: £503pp

Rotterdam and Zeebrugge

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 Dec 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 £31pp

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Was £519pp Now: £503pp
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REF: CUNARDM736

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Was £314pp Now: £301pp

Holiday Magic: Rotterdam, Amsterdam & Bruges

Tilbury | Rotterdam | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 09 Dec 2027
  • 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 £8pp

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Was £314pp Now: £301pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22732

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp

Belgium And Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 11 Dec 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 11 Dec 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 £31pp

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Was £499pp Now: £484pp
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REF: PON732

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Was £368pp Now: £353pp

Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands

Tilbury | Honfleur | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 12 Dec 2027
  • 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 £11pp

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Was £368pp Now: £353pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12731

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Was £246pp Now: £236pp

Belgium Christmas Market

Tilbury | Antwerp | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 13 Dec 2027
  • 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 £3pp

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Was £246pp Now: £236pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22733

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp

Belgium And France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 16 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 16 Dec 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 £25pp

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Was £399pp Now: £387pp
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REF: PON733

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Was £305pp Now: £292pp

Festive Flavours of Honfleur & Cherbourg

Tilbury | Cherbourg | Honfleur | Tilbury

  • 16 Dec 2027
  • 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 £7pp

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Was £305pp Now: £292pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22734

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp

Rotterdam and Zeebrugge

Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 17 Dec 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 £37pp

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Was £649pp Now: £629pp
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REF: CUNARDH735

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Was £170pp Now: £163pp

Yuletide Delights: Amsterdam Escape

Tilbury | Amsterdam | Tilbury

  • 19 Dec 2027
  • 2 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
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Was £170pp Now: £163pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12734

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp

France

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 20 Dec 2027
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 20 Dec 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 £21pp

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Was £349pp Now: £338pp
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REF: PON734

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Was £929pp Now: £899pp

New Years Eve In Hamburg

Southampton | Hamburg | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Dec 2027
  • 5 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 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 £55pp

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Was £929pp Now: £899pp
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REF: POR724

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Was £319pp Now: £309pp

Belgium and The Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 22 Jan 2028
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 22 Jan 2028
  • 3 Nights
LOW deposits from £49pp - ends 30th June
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Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £18pp

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Was £319pp Now: £309pp
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REF: V214361802014

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp

Belgium and France

Southampton | Cherbourg | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 22 Feb 2028
  • 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 £26pp

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Was £479pp Now: £464pp
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REF: V2157818020214

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp

Canary Islands and Portugal

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 27 Feb 2028
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 27 Feb 2028
  • 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 £16pp

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Was £299pp Now: £290pp
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REF: V2143618032812

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp

Portugal and Canary Islands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 15 Mar 2028
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • United Kingdom
  • 15 Mar 2028
  • 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 £17pp

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp
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REF: V2143618042113

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Was £629pp Now: £610pp

Zeebrugge, Rotterdam And Le Havre

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Rotterdam | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 26 Mar 2028
  • 5 Nights
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 £30pp

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Was £629pp Now: £610pp
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REF: CUNARDM808

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Was £349pp Now: £335pp

Weekend Voyage to Northern France

Tilbury | Honfleur | Cherbourg | Tilbury

  • 08 Apr 2028
  • 4 Nights
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 £8pp

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Was £349pp Now: £335pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22805

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Was £419pp Now: £402pp

Easter Gardens of Holland and Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 14 Apr 2028
  • 4 Nights
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 £11pp

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Was £419pp Now: £402pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12807

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Was £539pp Now: £522pp

Le Havre And Zeebrugge

Southampton | Le Havre | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 28 Apr 2028
  • 4 Nights
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 £24pp

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Was £539pp Now: £522pp
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REF: CUNARDM812

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Was £339pp Now: £325pp

Dutch Springtime Delights - Tulips & Chocolates

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 28 Apr 2028
  • 4 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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 £7pp

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Was £339pp Now: £325pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12809

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Was £149pp Now: £143pp

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth

Tilbury | Honfleur | Portsmouth

  • 30 Apr 2028
  • 2 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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Cruise118.com Exclusive! Save an extra £50 per cabin with code "AMBASSADOR" when you book online - limited time offer
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Was £149pp Now: £143pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22808

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 02 May 2028
  • 3 Nights
  • Aurora
  • United Kingdom
  • 02 May 2028
  • 3 Nights
Book online for EXTRA savings, best prices and live availability - limited time offers available

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £16pp

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Was £329pp Now: £319pp
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REF: POR805

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Was £619pp Now: £600pp

Short Break To Zeebrugge

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 09 May 2028
  • 3 Nights
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 £27pp

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Was £619pp Now: £600pp
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REF: CUNARDQ810

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Was £519pp Now: £503pp

Short Break

Southampton

  • 18 May 2028
  • 3 Nights
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 £22pp

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Was £519pp Now: £503pp
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REF: CUNARDH811

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Was £254pp Now: £243pp

Belgium & Normandy Taster

Portsmouth | Zeebrugge | Honfleur | Portsmouth

  • 23 May 2028
  • 3 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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

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Was £254pp Now: £243pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22811PO

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Was £359pp Now: £344pp

Netherlands & Belgium Bank Holiday Getaway

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 26 May 2028
  • 4 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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 £8pp

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Was £359pp Now: £344pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA12812

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Was £109pp Now: £104pp

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Portsmouth to Newcastle

Portsmouth | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 26 May 2028
  • 2 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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 £109pp Now: £104pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22812PO

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Was £554pp Now: £531pp

Springtime Fjords Short Break

Newcastle upon Tyne | Ulvik | Sandnes | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 28 May 2028
  • 5 Nights
NEW 2028/29 sailings - buy one get one HALF PRICE plus 15% OFF drinks packages
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 £17pp

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Was £554pp Now: £531pp
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REF: AMBASSADORA22813NC

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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. 

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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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