Mini Cruises

Fancy a short break? Not sure about cruising but want to give it a try? Looking for something fun, different yet affordable? Then a mini cruise could be right up your street.

As the name suggests, mini cruises are like a condensed form of cruising. Rather than the standard 7 or 14-night package cruise holiday, they’re usually no more than a night or two and focus on just one main destination. Sometimes they might last a little longer and take in a couple of key ports before heading back for home shores. It’s short, it’s fun and, more often than not, they’re everything you would expect from a standard cruise with stacks of onboard entertainment, great food and first-rate service – they’re just a lot shorter than the norm. Some mini cruises, especially the budget variety, are more basic and offer a more functional style of cruising which is much cheaper, and therefore better suited to those looking for fun on a shoestring.

For skeptical first-timers or those who aren’t sure about cruising, mini cruises are a great introduction. Some of the most popular ports of call include mini cruises to Bruges, St Peter’s Port in Guernsey, and Le Havre in France. You can book mini cruises direct from the operator, or use a travel agent such as Thomas Cook to scour the market and make your choice from a wide range of cruise brands. When you search for mini cruises from Thomas Cook you can choose itineraries from a vast range of cruise operators including P&O Cruises, Cunard, Royal Caribbean International, Thomson and more – so you’ve always got the best choice.

Mini cruises are a great way to experience all the fun of cruising and a glimpse into the luxury lifestyle of this unique holiday, without committing to a lengthy break or forking out a small fortune. Why not give it a go?