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Mini Cruises

Mini cruises are the perfect combination of sailing and city breaks during long weekends.

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England from Southampton, England with the MSC Preziosa

MSC Cruises

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From / To Southampton, England

MSC Preziosa

Full board

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19 Oct 2027

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£453

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Was £503

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£516

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Balcony from

£552

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England from Southampton, England with the Iona

P&O Cruises

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From / To Southampton, England

Iona

8 Feb 2027

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£359

pp

Was £370

Outside from

£437

pp

Was £451

Balcony from

£437

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Was £451

Suite from

£652

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Was £672

England from Southampton, England with the Freedom of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Cruise Only

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From / To Southampton, England

Freedom of the Seas

Full board

up to £23 off when you book online

18 Jul 2027

5 nights

Inside from

£544

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Was £567

Outside from

£690

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Was £719

Balcony from

£831

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Suite from

£1.157

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Was £1.205

England from Southampton, England with the Arvia

P&O Cruises

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From / To Southampton, England

Arvia

15 Oct 2028

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£535

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Was £552

Outside from

£535

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Was £552

Balcony from

£564

pp

Was £581

Suite from

£749

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Was £772

England from Southampton, England with the Freedom of the Seas

Royal Caribbean

Cruise Only

New Europe 2028 Collection!

From / To Southampton, England

Freedom of the Seas

Full board

up to £22 off when you book online

21 Jun 2027

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£497

pp

Was £518

Outside from

£596

pp

Was £621

Balcony from

£703

pp

Was £732

Suite from

£1.084

pp

Was £1.129

No Fly Amsterdam Short Break

P&O Cruises

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From / To Southampton, England

Ventura

14 Dec 2028

4 nights

Inside from

£389

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Was £401

Outside from

£418

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Was £431

Balcony from

£437

pp

Was £451

Suite from

£759

pp

Was £782

England from Southampton, England with the Arcadia

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From / To Southampton, England

Arcadia

Adults Only

21 Sep 2028

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£515

pp

Was £548

Outside from

£535

pp

Was £552

Balcony from

£681

pp

Was £748

Suite from

£730

pp

Was £777

No Fly Amsterdam Short Break

P&O Cruises

Cruise with Tours and excursions

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From / To Southampton, England

Ventura

14 Dec 2028

4 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£379

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Outside from

£399

pp

Balcony from

£429

pp

Suite from

£529

pp

England from Southampton, England with the Arcadia

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From / To Southampton, England

Arcadia

27 Aug 2027

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£525

pp

Was £610

Outside from

£584

pp

Was £628

Balcony from

£632

pp

Was £800

Suite from

£876

pp

Was £952

England from Southampton, England with the Queen Elizabeth

Cunard

Cruise Only

From / To Southampton, England

Queen Elizabeth

Full board

16 Feb 2027

5 nights

No Alternative Dates

Inside from

£474

pp

Was £479

Outside from

£503

pp

Was £508

Balcony from

£543

pp

Was £548

Suite from

£1.038

pp

Was £1.048

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Mini cruises from the UK

Departure ports

Mini cruises from Southampton tend to be the obvious pick when you think about weekend cruises. But, there are many more ports on offer across the UK. Your options include short break cruises from Newcastle, Liverpool, Dover or Rosyth. Tilbury, Hull, Belfast and Oban are also departure port options that can cut down your travel time. Happy to fly out to a port? Your mini cruise options open up hugely. From Miami and New York to Singapore and Australia, there are ports worldwide offering mini cruise breaks.

Ease of travel

With the large range of departure ports offering mini cruises from the UK, it’s never been easier to hop on a 3 day cruise. With no flights or airport queues (if you’re cruising from the UK) your mini break will be hassle free. As soon as you’re on board your cruise ship, your holiday begins!

Perfect for

Mini cruises are perfect for anyone new to cruising. You get the chance to sample life at sea, explore the ship – and explore a new destination, while discovering what cruising is really like. Mini cruises from the UK are also fantastic for anyone with mobility problems, especially those who can’t fly. Accessible ships, and the accessible cabins that go with them, open up travel for everyone. And, of course, weekend cruises are perfect for hassle-free breaks for families.

Top destinations for mini cruises

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Euro culture, cuisine and iconic sights are all with a day’s sail on mini cruises from Southampton – but your holiday starts the minute you step on board. Hassle free, relaxing and with all the amenities you’d find on a longer cruise, short cruises are the ideal mini break.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam mini cruises are hugely popular. Being able to feast on stroopwafels, browse museums and sail along the historic waterways of this culture-packed city within just a day’s sailing time from the UK makes it the ideal mini cruise destination. Spring, of course, brings a rainbow of colour to the bustling tulip markets, but don’t rule out a winter sailing. The Christmas markets and cosy coffee shops are all the more appealing when there’s a crisp frost in the air.

Find inspiration on other things to see and do with our Amsterdam city guide

Bruges

If you pick just one destination for your 3 day mini cruise, choose Bruges. Far less cosmopolitan than Amsterdam, and all the quainter for it, Bruges Old Town truly feels like stepping back into history. Picturesque canals are perfect for strolling – or boating on. While the indulgent local beer, fries, waffles and chocolate are fine fodder for foodies to sample, all eyes tend to be on Bruges’ iconic square. But exploring wider is addictively rewarding.

Read our travel guide to Bruges to make the most of your visit.

Hamburg

tineraries for mini cruises from Southampton tend to overlook Hamburg until the Christmas markets roll around. But do try to track down short cruises sailing to this architecturally stunning city. Art, music, food and maritime history aren’t in short supply here. The only dilemma in this sprawling and vibrant city will be how to see it all within a 3 day mini cruise.

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