11 Night Cruises

Why 11 Nights Is One of the Sweetest Cruise Lengths

A week at sea is over before you’ve found your rhythm. A fortnight can feel like a big commitment. Eleven nights sits neatly in between: long enough to take in several ports at a relaxed pace, short enough to fit into most annual leave allowances. The cruise collection at this length spans the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Japan, Southeast Asia, the British Isles and beyond, with sailings running from autumn onwards.

Where Do 11 Night Cruises Go?

The Mediterranean is the most popular destination for this duration, and it is easy to see why. Both the Western Mediterranean and the Eastern Mediterranean suit an 11-night itinerary well — there are enough ports to give the sailing shape without rushing through each one. Mediterranean cruises in 2027 are well represented here, with departures from Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia) among the most common starting points.

Round Britain and No-Fly Sailings

A small but genuinely useful share of 11-night sailings depart from Southampton — meaning no airport, no check-in queue and no hold luggage fees. Most of Britain can reach Southampton by road or rail, so for a sailing that starts and ends there, the whole trip stays blissfully simple. These itineraries tend to explore the British Isles, and they are worth a look if you want a proper holiday without the hassle of flying. Bear in mind that some 11-night sailings are one-way, ending at a port abroad — if that is the case, you will need a flight home, and we can sort that too.

Southern Europe and the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean accounts for more 11-night sailings than any other region. The western side — think Spain, France and Italy — is particularly well served, with embarkation ports including Barcelona and Rome (Civitavecchia). The Eastern Mediterranean offers a different flavour, with Piraeus (Athens) a popular starting or finishing point. The Canary Islands add a further option for those after a warmer Atlantic route.

The Caribbean and Florida

The Caribbean is the second-largest destination for 11-night sailings. Most of these depart from Florida: Miami is the most common embarkation port, though Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) is only about half an hour away and often has equally good options — worth checking both for dates and prices. The cruise is the heart of the trip, and we can build the flights from the UK, the pre-cruise hotel in Florida, and the transfers around it as one booking.

Japan and Southeast Asia

11 nights is a genuinely practical length for this part of the world. Japan sailings often depart from or arrive into Tokyo, while Southeast Asia itineraries frequently feature Singapore as an embarkation or disembarkation point. These are fly-cruise trips by nature, and Cruise1st can take care of the flights and hotels at either end so you have one point of contact for the whole journey.

Which Cruise Lines Sail 11-Night Itineraries?

Norwegian Cruise Line has the largest selection of 11-night sailings, followed by Celebrity Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Royal Caribbean, and Oceania Cruises. Azamara, Princess Cruises, MSC Cruises, Holland America Line and others also feature. Cruise1st Packages bundle flights, hotels and transfers with the cruise fare for an even simpler booking.

Featured Ships on 11-Night Sailings

Celebrity Ascent — Celebrity Cruises

Launched in 2023 and awarded a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating from its very first season, Celebrity Ascent is the fourth and most refined ship in Celebrity’s Edge class. Its most distinctive feature is the Magic Carpet — a cantilevered platform on the ship’s side that moves between decks, serving as a café by day, a cocktail bar in the evening and a fine-dining venue when occasion calls. With 32 restaurants and bars on board, including Le Voyage by Daniel Boulud, it offers the broadest specialty dining line-up in Celebrity’s fleet. If you are thinking about which cabin to choose, the Celebrity Ascent cabins and deck plans page goes through every grade in detail.

Cabin grades on Celebrity Ascent include:

• Deluxe Inside cabin DI — 18.8 m², sleeps up to 4, around 2 m² larger than a standard inside cabin
• Deluxe Sea-view cabin DO — 22.1 m², sleeps up to 4, large unobstructed window bringing natural daylight
• Sunset Veranda cabin SV — 21.2 m², sleeps up to 4, with an aft veranda of approximately 8.3 m² — the largest balcony of all Edge Balcony grades
• Iconic Suite IC — 239.8 m², sleeps up to 4, the largest suite in the entire Celebrity fleet

Mariner of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

A firm favourite for Caribbean sailings, Mariner of the Seas offers Royal Caribbean’s signature mix of activity and entertainment at sea. See the Mariner of the Seas cabins and deck plans if you want to compare grades before you book.

Norwegian Star — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Star’s most talked-about feature is its Garden Villas — private multi-room residences with their own courtyard, pool and sun deck, reaching up to 621.9 m² of living space and 413 m² of garden. That is more than seven times the space of a Penthouse Suite, and NCL’s most distinctive luxury at sea. For everyone else, there is Freestyle Dining across a steakhouse, a French restaurant, a sushi bar and a Brazilian churrascaria — no fixed sittings, no dress code. The Mandara Spa adds a thermal suite and therapy pool, while the adults-only Spice H2O deck has 6 hot tubs and a cocktail bar. Cabin grades on Norwegian Star include:

• Family Inside cabin I4 — 13.2 m², sleeps up to 4, with upper-deck positions close to the pool and recreational areas
• Ocean-view cabin O4 — 14.8 m², sleeps up to 4, large picture window with unobstructed sea view
• Club Balcony Suite MA — 26.3 m², sleeps 2, private balcony with direct access to fresh sea air
• Garden Villa S1 — 621.9 m², sleeps up to 7, private garden, hot tub and sun deck — the ship’s most exclusive accommodation

Full layout details are on the Norwegian Star cabins and deck plans page.

Azamara Journey and Azamara Onward — Azamara

Both Azamara ships carry fewer than 700 guests, which means they can dock at boutique harbours that larger ships simply cannot reach. Azamara’s signature approach is overnight and late-night port stays — you get more time ashore to explore each destination properly, rather than sprinting back to the gangway by five o’clock. On Azamara Journey, specialty restaurants Prime C and Aqualina are included in the fare with no surcharge, alongside a Caviar and Champagne Bar. AzAmazing Evenings — exclusive cultural events ashore, from vineyard dinners to private concerts — are complimentary. Azamara Onward offers the same boutique ethos, with Prime C Steakhouse, Aqualina Italian and a Caviar & Champagne Bar on board.

Cabin grades on Azamara Journey include:

• Inside cabin 09 — 14.7 m², sleeps 2, on an upper deck close to pool and bar areas
• Ocean-view cabin 04 — 13.3 m², sleeps up to 3, window with sea view and natural daylight
• Club Veranda Plus cabin P1 — 16.3 m², sleeps up to 3, private balcony with sea air and views
• Club World Owner’s Suite CW — 52 m², sleeps up to 3, the largest suite on board with a separate dressing room

Compare layouts on the Azamara Journey cabins and deck plans and Azamara Onward cabins and deck plans pages.

Riviera — Oceania Cruises

Oceania’s Riviera carries around 1,250 guests and 800 crew — a ratio that translates into attentive, unhurried service. All 6 specialty restaurants, including Polo Grill, Toscana and Jacques, are included in the fare with no surcharges. Riviera also hosts the only cooking school at sea: the Culinary Centre, where hands-on classes are led by expert chefs — a genuine draw for food-focused travellers.

What Do 11-Night Cruise Fares Include?

What is covered depends on the line and the fare tier you choose. Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Free at Sea” tiers bundle beverage and dining packages, Wi-Fi and shore excursion credits into the price — or you can book the lowest fare and add only what you need. Celebrity Cruises offers a straightforward All Inclusive rate covering a classic drinks package and basic Wi-Fi, while its premium Retreat fare adds suite accommodation, an exclusive lounge and sundeck, private dining and premium drinks. Royal Caribbean has fare types such as last-minute offers and early-booking bonuses — our team can explain which applies to the sailing you have in mind. Across all lines, Cruise1st can help you weigh up whether a bundled fare or a base rate works out better for your budget and your habits on board.

Are There Discounts on 11-Night Cruises?

A good number of sailings are reduced from their previously listed price. The headline saving on a single departure reaches up to 45%, though that is one sailing; for most discounted departures the reduction is around 6%. It is always worth calling our experts to check what is currently on offer for the dates and region you have in mind.

Make It a Complete Holiday

Most 11-night sailings depart from ports in Spain, Italy, the United States, Japan and other destinations outside the UK, so the cruise sits in the middle of a longer trip. Cruise1st can arrange flights from across the UK, hotels for the nights before and after the sailing, transfers between airport and port, tours at either end, and travel insurance — all under one booking. If you are departing from Southampton, you can travel by train or car and skip the airport entirely; we can add parking or a pre-cruise hotel night if it helps. Whatever the itinerary, our cruise experts are on hand to build the holiday around you.

Other Cruise Lengths Worth Considering

If 11 nights is not quite right, there are plenty of alternatives. 10 night cruises and 13 night cruises sit either side. For something shorter, 5 night cruises, 4 night cruises, 3 night cruises and 2 night cruises are all available. For a longer break, 14 night cruises, 14 night Caribbean cruises and 14 day Mediterranean cruises from Southampton are worth exploring. The broader cruises from the UK section covers all durations and departure points in one place.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.