Mini Cruises & Breaks 2025/2026
Mini Cruises
If you've never been on a cruise but fancy trying it without having to get stuck on a ship for two weeks with no hope of getting off, or you're short on time and want a quick and easy short break, then mini cruises could be for you.
Cruises aren't for everyone so a mini cruise break is a great chance to try one out in 2025 and 2026, and there are a variety of options available from destination, to ship to cruise company. You'll find that each cruise company offers something different and you should choose wisely depending on who you are and what you want from your break.
Popular Mini Cruise Lines
Our Mini Cruise Guide
Mini Cruise Deals from the UK
Traditionally, Southampton was the main port you would cruise from, however a number of other ports in the UK now cater well for cruises. In fact, Liverpool is to undergo a huge redevelopment in order to be capable of taking large cruise ships.
Mini cruises from Southampton and Portsmouth in the south, and Newcastle and Hull in the north mean you don't necessarily have to drive the length of the country in order to enjoy a mini break. However some companies can help organise a car service or coach transfers to pick up you and take you to the right cruise terminal in port.
Whether you prefer a more upmarket experience on Cunard's Queen Victoria or Queen Mary, or you need sall the bells and whistles of a family friendly ship like the MSC Virtuosa, some of the best deals are usually either a year or two in advance or at the last minute (cruise companies hate having empty cabins!)