Mini Cruises from Southampton, UK

Taking a mini cruise from Southampton is a fantastic way to trial cruising for the first time or just to take a well-earned timeout. A short break cruise holiday can range from 2 to 3 nights and there are multiple cruise lines to choose from Southampton such as P&O Cruises, Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises and Princess Cruises.

Taking a 3-night cruise from Southampton is a cost-effective way for those wanting to experience a different cruise line before committing to booking a longer duration cruise. You can book any mini cruise from Southampton by booking online or you can call us today and speak to one of our cruise experts.

If you are looking for a longer duration cruise then see all our cruises from Southampton.


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Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Hamburg
12 Apr 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £149
pp
REF: MSCER20240412SOUHAM
Two Night Mini-Cruise to Liverpool
Southampton | Liverpool
17 Apr 2024
2 Nights
Repositioning

Departs from the UK
Easter Weekend Sale - Huge savings!
Choose from FREE on-board spending money or FREE door-to-door transfers
Even MORE savings when you book with Cruise118.com
Cruise Only From
was: £349pp
Now: £239
pp
REF: FREDT2407
Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Kiel
23 Apr 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £1644
pp
REF: MSCER20240423SOUKEL
Southampton To Hamburg
Southampton | Hamburg
28 Apr 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Fly Cruise From

Now: £410
pp
REF: CUNARDV410
Western Europe
Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton
30 Apr 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £371
pp
REF: PON408
Western Europe
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton
04 May 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £293
pp
REF: POJ404
Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton
04 May 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £199
pp
REF: MSCVI20240504SOUSOU
Northern Europe 3 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton
06 May 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £249
pp
REF: MSCVI20240506SOUSOU
2 Night Paris (Le Havre) Cruise
Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton
10 May 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to $600 FREE to spend on-board per stateroom and kids prices from just £99pp - ends 29th March
Cruise Only From
was: £484pp
Now: £291
pp
REF: RCIAN02U007-100524
Hamburg Short Break
Southampton | Hamburg
12 May 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Fly Cruise From

Now: £430
pp
REF: CUNARDM411C
Hamburg Short Break
Southampton | Hamburg | Southampton
12 May 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Cruise Only From

Now: £861
pp
REF: CUNARDM411D
Western Europe
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton
15 May 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £293
pp
REF: POR408
4 Night Bruges & Amsterdam
Southampton | Amsterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton
23 May 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
NEW! Up to 38% OFF every guest PLUS up to £200 OFF per stateroom AND 3rd & 4th guests from £129pp - Ends 8th April
Last chance to book for Summer! Limited staterooms remaining
Cruise Only From
was: £749pp
Now: £705
pp
REF: CELEBAX04U038-230524
Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton
25 May 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £249
pp
REF: MSCVI20240525SOUSOU
Rotterdam and Bruges Short Break
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton
30 May 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Cruise Only From

Now: £655
pp
REF: CUNARDM414
Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton
01 Jun 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £219
pp
REF: MSCVI20240601SOUSOU
Western Europe
Southampton | Saint Peter Port | Southampton
06 Jun 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From
was: £379pp
Now: £342
pp
REF: POJ407
Western Europe
Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton
11 Jun 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £440
pp
REF: PON413
Short Break To Hamburg
Southampton | Hamburg
30 Jun 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Fly Cruise From

Now: £302
pp
REF: CUNARDH416A
Western Europe
Southampton | Saint Peter Port | Southampton
04 Jul 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £440
pp
REF: POR412
Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton
04 Jul 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £249
pp
REF: MSCVI20240704SOUSOU
Western Europe
Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton
09 Jul 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £518
pp
REF: PON416
Western Europe
Southampton | Saint Peter Port | Southampton
27 Jul 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £420
pp
REF: POJ411
Hamburg Short Break
Southampton | Hamburg
04 Aug 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Fly Cruise From

Now: £391
pp
REF: CUNARDM423C
Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton
Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton
22 Aug 2024
2 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to 10% OFF for past passengers, PLUS free on-board spending money
Upgrade to Premium Extra Drinks Package from £40pp per night PLUS low deposits from just £100pp
Cruise Only From

Now: £299
pp
REF: MSCVI20240822SOUSOU
Western Europe
Southampton | Saint Peter Port | Southampton
23 Aug 2024
3 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £489
pp
REF: POR416
4 Night Bruges & Netherlands
Southampton | Rotterdam | Zeebrugge | Southampton
23 Aug 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
NEW! Up to 38% OFF every guest PLUS up to £200 OFF per stateroom AND 3rd & 4th guests from £129pp - Ends 8th April
Last chance to book for Summer! Limited staterooms remaining
Cruise Only From
was: £749pp
Now: £606
pp
REF: CELEBAX04U039-230824
Short Break to Rotterdam
Southampton | Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Southampton
28 Aug 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Cruise Only From
was: £679pp
Now: £459
pp
REF: CUNARDH421
Western Europe
Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton
10 Sep 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
10% OFF Classic Drinks Package - whilst availability lasts!
Select Fare: Upgrade and choose from car parking, coach transfers or FREE on-board spending money!
Cruise Only From

Now: £489
pp
REF: PON423
Bruges Short Break
Southampton | Zeebrugge | Zeebrugge | Southampton
11 Sep 2024
4 Nights
Northern Europe

Departs from the UK
Up to TRIPLE on-board spending money PLUS your choice of Car parking | Coach Transfers | EXTRA on-board spending money
Reduced Saver Fares: Book your cruise on a Saver Fare for additional savings with Cunard
Cruise Only From
was: £439pp
Now: £420
pp
REF: CUNARDM428

Why are mini cruises popular?

Short cruises are also known as taster cruises because they give people who have never cruised before a taste of what cruising is like. Two-night cruises, three-night cruises or four-night cruises from Southampton can give you the full experience of a cruise without the commitment of a longer holiday or the hassle of arranging flights and hotels. You can try all the facilities of your chosen ship, sample the cuisine and explore some lovely European destinations.

Even if you're a seasoned cruiser, you may want to book a mini cruise to sample a new ship or cruise line which you haven't sailed with before, or just to enjoy a few nights away from home at a great price.

If you live within driving distance of Southampton, cruising from this port is a really convenient way to holiday in Europe and avoids any hassle associated with airports and flying.

Southampton Mini Cruises - Popular Cruise Lines

Southampton is the main port for the UK, and you'll find that most cruise lines offer cruises from here. Popular favourites for first-time cruisers include P&O Cruises, MSC, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean. If traditional luxury cruising is your thing, you'll adore Cunard. Or if you prefer a modern 5-star cruise ship, you can't go wrong with Celebrity Cruises. 

Top mini cruise destinations

      • France - Sail to the northern French ports of Cherbourg, Le Havre, Honfleur, Rouen and you'll be able to take a day trip into Paris
      • Holland - Rotterdam and Amsterdam are both great cities to explore with beautiful tall and narrow buildings
      • Belgium - Sail into Zeebrugge from where you can easily access Bruges with its quaint cobbled streets and oldy-worldy feel
      • Germany - The city of Hamburg is crisscrossed with hundreds of canals and features lots of open green spaces
      • Guernsey - Explore the pretty harbourside town of St Peter Port and its rich naval history

One-way cruises

Although many short cruises from Southampton are round trips, it's also worth considering a one-way cruise, which is also known as a 'repositioning cruise'. Here at Cruise118, we will be happy to arrange a flight back to the local airport of your choosing. You may choose to fly back straight after your cruise or to spend a few days at your destination. Our dedicated cruise concierge team will be happy to arrange hotel stays, transfers and anything else you require as part of your mini-break. Just give us a call to discuss your plans.

Book with our Cruise Concierge team

Mini cruises from Southampton are perfect for a school holiday trip with the kids or a romantic break for two. Take a look at our deals below to find your ideal itinerary. If you have anything specific in mind, please don't hesitate to call our award-winning Cruise Concierge team. 

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