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I consider this an excellent price and fantastic value for money.
I consider this a good price for the length of cruise.
I consider this a bit pricey in my opinion. Still a good cruise, just on the expensive side.
Friday 14 Feb 2020
Tuesday 27 Oct 2020
Wednesday 16 Dec 2020
* Lead-in prices correct at the time of checking. See cruise details for details.
Here's a quick overview of upcoming mini cruises. Scroll up for more details.
| Sail Date | Duration | Operator & Ship | Departure Port | Destinations | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 14th February 2020 | 5 nights | Fred Olsen Cruise Lines on Black Watch | Southampton | Amsterdam and Antwerp | |
| Tuesday 27th October 2020 | 5 nights | Royal Caribbean on Anthem of the Seas | Southampton | Paris and Bilbao | |
| Wednesday 16th December 2020 | 5 nights | Saga Cruises on Spirit of Discovery | Southampton | Bruges and Antwerp |
Nearly a week at sea will give you a feel for longer cruises.
Five-night mini cruises bridge that gap between the super-short itineraries and the week-long trips.
Routes from Southampton will tend to visit The Netherlands (perhaps Rotterdam or Amsterdam), Belgium (most likely Zeebrugge, for Bruges or Brussels), France (expect to see Le Havre (for Paris) crop up), and occasionally Ireland (usually Cobh (Cork), or Dublin). Some sailings from the north of England head to Norway to tour the picturesque Norwegian Fjords.
By day two you will have a good idea of where everything is on the ship. By day four, you will have a good idea of what the real cruise experience entails. And on the morning of disembarkation day, you will not want to leave!