7 nights around Northern Europe, no flights, from an interior cabin
Straight out of Southampton, four proper ports, and gratuities already folded into the price. This is a genuinely good one for a first cruise.
Why this one caught our eye
No flights, no transfers, just drive or train to Southampton and you're off. Four ports across three countries in a week, with two sea days built in to actually relax rather than rushing off the ship every morning. At £459pp for an interior cabin, it's a proper week away for well under what a lot of people assume cruising costs.
The route
- Day 1: Depart Southampton, 7:30pm
- Day 2: Day at sea
- Day 3: Hamburg, 7am–8pm
- Day 4: Day at sea
- Day 5: Zeebrugge, 7am–6pm
- Day 6: Rotterdam, 7am–5pm
- Day 7: Le Havre, 10am–9:30pm
- Day 8: Arrive back in Southampton, 7am
What's actually included
- Interior cabin for two, 7 nights
- Hotel service charges and gratuities, already included in this price
- Hot drinks and water included
- Full use of onboard pools, entertainment and facilities
What's not included
- Alcoholic and cold drinks, unless you upgrade to the Premium Drinks package (£655pp) at booking
- Speciality dining and spa treatments
- Shore excursions at each port
- Travel insurance
Good to know: this fare is for the lowest interior cabin category. If you don't drink much, our take on whether the drinks package is worth it is worth a read before deciding between the two price options above. Prices can move, so check the current fare before booking.
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