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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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Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 17 Dec 2025
  • 4 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • Northern Europe
  • 17 Dec 2025
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £98pp

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Was £449pp Now: £433pp
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Was £219pp Now: £198pp

Festive Tilbury Taster

Tilbury | Tilbury

  • 19 Dec 2025
  • 2 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £219pp Now: £198pp
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Was £429pp Now: £385pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 23 Feb 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 23 Feb 2026
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £58pp

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Was £429pp Now: £385pp
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Was £211pp Now: £200pp

Back to the 70's Sailing

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | Portsmouth

  • 04 Apr 2026
  • 2 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £211pp Now: £200pp
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Was £379pp Now: £365pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 21 Apr 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Aurora
  • Northern Europe
  • 21 Apr 2026
  • 3 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £42pp

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Was £379pp Now: £365pp
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Was £269pp Now: £246pp

Irish Mini-Break

Portsmouth | Dun Laoghaire | Belfast | Liverpool

  • 22 Apr 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £269pp Now: £246pp
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Was £364pp Now: £257pp

Bank Holiday Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 May 2026
  • 3 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £364pp Now: £257pp
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Was £389pp Now: £361pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 02 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
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Was £389pp Now: £361pp
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Was £319pp Now: £296pp

Northern Europe 2 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 23 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
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Was £319pp Now: £296pp
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£365pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 May 2026
  • 2 Nights
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£365pp
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Amsterdam City Break

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 09 Jun 2026
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £39pp

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Was £449pp Now: £433pp
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£365pp

2 Night Weekend Getaway Cruise

Southampton | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 12 Jun 2026
  • 2 Nights
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£365pp
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Was £449pp Now: £423pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 07 Jul 2026
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £35pp

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Was £449pp Now: £423pp
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Was £344pp Now: £265pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 17 Jul 2026
  • 3 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £344pp Now: £265pp
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Was £453pp Now: £345pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Tilbury

  • 01 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £453pp Now: £345pp
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Was £484pp Now: £458pp

Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

Newcastle upon Tyne | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Newcastle upon Tyne

  • 22 Aug 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £484pp Now: £458pp
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Was £354pp Now: £257pp

Bank Holiday Short Break to Honfleur

Tilbury | Honfleur | Honfleur | Tilbury

  • 28 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £354pp Now: £257pp
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Was £399pp Now: £385pp

Belgium

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 29 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 29 Aug 2026
  • 3 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £27pp

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Was £399pp Now: £385pp
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Was £429pp Now: £413pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 01 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 01 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights

Interest free Monthly Payments from JUST £29pp

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Was £429pp Now: £413pp
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Was £271pp Now: £257pp

Escape to Holland & Belgium

Newcastle upon Tyne | IJmuiden | Zeebrugge | Bristol

  • 22 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £271pp Now: £257pp
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Was £399pp Now: £371pp

Northern Europe 3 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Cherbourg | Southampton

  • 26 Sep 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Was £399pp Now: £371pp
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Was £649pp Now: £436pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Cork | Southampton

  • 29 Sep 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £649pp Now: £436pp
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Was £599pp Now: £389pp

Northern Europe 4 Nights From Southampton

Southampton | Cork | Cork | Southampton

  • 15 Oct 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £599pp Now: £389pp
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Was £179pp Now: £168pp

Back to the 80's Sailing

Bristol | Tilbury

  • 11 Nov 2026
  • 2 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £179pp Now: £168pp
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Was £399pp Now: £365pp

Amsterdam

Southampton | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | Southampton

  • 13 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 13 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £399pp Now: £365pp
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Was £271pp Now: £257pp

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

Tilbury | Zeebrugge | IJmuiden | Rotterdam | Tilbury

  • 27 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £271pp Now: £257pp
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Was £429pp Now: £413pp

Belgium and France

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Le Havre | Southampton

  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
  • Ventura
  • Northern Europe
  • 29 Nov 2026
  • 4 Nights
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Was £429pp Now: £413pp
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Was £309pp Now: £288pp

Belgium France and Netherlands

Southampton | Zeebrugge | Southampton

  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
  • Arcadia
  • Northern Europe
  • 30 Nov 2026
  • 3 Nights
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Was £309pp Now: £288pp
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Was £324pp Now: £305pp

Discover Hamburg's Festive Delights

Tilbury | Hamburg | Tilbury

  • 06 Dec 2026
  • 4 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £324pp Now: £305pp
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Was £154pp Now: £144pp

Dutch Festive Getaway

Tilbury | IJmuiden | Tilbury

  • 07 Dec 2026
  • 2 Nights
30% OFF 2nd Guest PLUS 15% OFF drinks when you book the Ambassador Fare
15% OFF for Solo Travelers! Secure your cabin today
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Was £154pp Now: £144pp
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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. 

Book Your Short Cruise Escape With Cruise118.com

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 2025 cruises, or book ahead and benefit from early booking discounts on 2026 cruises and 2027 cruises. 

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