Experience a taste of the high seas with a short and sweet mini cruise, perfect for a quick weekend getaway.
Discover quick getaways with Cruise1st’s Mini Experiences. Our hand-picked no-fuss short cruise trips are ideal for a weekend escape. Experience seaside towns, coastal scenery, and relaxing activities all in a short, seamless holiday designed to refresh and rejuvenate.
Expert thoughts
For short trips to Amsterdam, Cork, or Cherbourg, pack comfortable shoes and a compact raincoat—these cities are best explored on foot or bike. In Amsterdam, visit the Jordaan district for boutique shops and quiet canals—best experienced before the crowds arrive. In Cork, explore the smaller villages or the lesser-known coastal trails for a taste of authentic Irish life. Spring or early summer offers the most pleasant weather and fewer tourists.
Jasper
Cruise Specialist
Get in touch with our cruise expert
Mon-Fri 9am-9pm | Sat-Sun 9am-7pmEngland from Southampton, England with the MSC Virtuosa
2 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
MSC Virtuosa
Aug 2025 - May 20263 Travel dates
Cruise
Full board
Tips
from
£293
pp
Luxury Bank Holiday Netherlands and Brussels
4 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
Celebrity Apex
21/08/2025 - 25/08/2025
Cruise
from
£940
pp
England from Southampton, England with the Ventura
4 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
Ventura
Jun 2025 - Aug 202711 Travel dates
Cruise
from
£366
pp
England from Southampton, England with the Queen Mary 2
4 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
Queen Mary 2
Jun 2025 - Mar 20272 Travel dates
Cruise
from
£460
pp
England from Southampton, England with the Arcadia
4 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
Arcadia
17/12/2025 - 21/12/2025
Cruise
Adults Only
from
£424
pp
No Fly Short Break To Ireland
4 nights
From Southampton, England To Southampton, England
MSC Virtuosa
Sep 2026 - Oct 20262 Travel dates
Cruise
Full board
Tips
from
£385
pp