From £249 pp*
Tuesday 24 Mar 2020
Great Britain 2-night mini cruise
- Sail with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on Black Watch from Southampton
- Tue 24 Mar to Thu 26 Mar
- No-fly
- Family-friendly cruise ship
- Good price for a mini cruise.
Great Britain Mini Cruises
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March 2020
April 2020
From £1,149 pp*
Sunday 19 Apr 2020
Great Britain & Amsterdam 4-night mini cruise
- Sail with Saga Cruises on Spirit of Discovery from Dover
- Sun 19 Apr to Thu 23 Apr
- No-fly
- Adults-only cruise ship
- This one's a bit pricey but is still a good getaway.
* Lead-in prices correct at the time of checking. See cruise details for details.
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| Sail Date | Duration | Operator & Ship | Departure Port | Destinations | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 24th March 2020 | 2 nights | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on Black Watch | Southampton | Great Britain | |
| Sunday 19th April 2020 | 4 nights | Saga Cruises on Spirit of Discovery | Dover | Great Britain and Amsterdam |
Reasons to sail on a mini cruise to Great Britain
You may think of exotic destinations when you consider a cruise, but a trip around the British Isles may be a great alternative.
British Isles mini cruises tend to be repositional sailings. These are when a ship moves from one port to another, in readiness for its next major undertaking.
Rather than sail empty, cruise lines sell cabins on these short taster cruises. Typically, such itineraries will be between Dover or Southampton and Liverpool, Edinburgh and Newcastle, London Tilbury to Dover or Southampton, etc.
Cruises to nowhere originate and terminate at the same port, but spend a day or two out at sea. It does not visit any port along the way, and the path taken by the captain will vary depending on the weather and sea conditions. So if it does not call at any ports en-route, why book a cruise to nowhere? Some passengers book them for the relaxation, and others book them to get an accurate feel for the ship ahead of booking a longer voyage.