Mini Cruises

Mini cruises have, in a relatively short space of time, become increasingly popular. There are numerous reasons for this, not least because they tick a lot of boxes for the ever increasing number of UK cruisers.

So, just what kind of advantages do mini cruises offer? Well, for starters, they address the squeeze that modern life places on our increasingly precious time. Busy schedules, flexible hours and varied work patterns often rule out traditional two or three week holidays, making mini cruises a distinctly viable option.
Also, for those lucky enough to be maximising multiple holiday experiences, a mini cruise can help squeeze that cheeky mini break between longer holidays – and after all, we all deserve an extra break!

What is it about a cruise that lifts it above other more mundane forms of travel? It’s hard to pin down, but there’s no denying there’s something distinctly romantic about a cruise and, let’s be clear, mini cruises are no exception. You may be travelling on an ultra-modern cruise ship but the spectacular public rooms, easy-going luxury and slick service seem to evoke a bygone, rather glamorous era.

And, yes, you may have booked the briefest of mini cruises, but you’ll dine in spectacular style, enjoy top flight entertainment and, should the mood demand it, you’ll soon find yourself in a favourite bar or strolling the deck under the stars. As romantic breaks go, mini cruises are hard to beat.

Yes, indeed! If, like many, you’ve become ‘cruise curious’ then a mini cruise is the perfect ‘taster’ experience. You can immerse yourself completely in the cruise lifestyle both aboard and ashore and you’ll quickly get an idea as to whether mini cruises are your gateway to a longer cruise holiday.

Mini cruises are also a great way to budget, shorter cruises mean both lower fares after all and, provided you don’t decide to really push the boat out, a lower on board spend too. You might also be curious as to whether the most luxurious cabins are really worth the extra money, so why not make mini cruises a test case by booking that Yacht Club Suite for a few days of the ultimate pampering?

Mini cruises from the UK offer the ultimate in hassle-free short breaks. No airport, no flight delay, just an anticipation-filled journey to meet your ship and begin your voyage. As with all mini cruises once you’re aboard the fun begins and doesn’t let up until you disembark. Please note: mini cruises from the UK are subject to availability and depend on the cruise programme and operational considerations of the current year.

Mini cruises are everything a proper cruise should be; slightly indulgent with more than a dash of glamour and choc-full of things to do around the clock. If you’re looking for a short break that feels like a much longer holiday then contact us or go online for details of our mini cruise deals today. You’ll discover that it really is true about good things coming in small packages.

‘Wave – All Inclusive’ rates are per person based on double occupancy (passenger 1 & 2). The rates are subject to change and may vary without notice. This offer is valid on new bookings only from 03/12/2024 to 31/03/2025, valid on selected Summer 25 cruise only and fly cruise departures.

Under the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion, guests will be able to purchase selected departures at discounted rates. Customers can save up to £460 per person under the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. The £920 cabin discount is based on MSC Seaside 28^th April 2025 Marseille sailing, inside Bella cabin. This promotion is available on limited capacity, subject to the amount of cabins and flight seats available per departure.

This offer is subject to availability and confirmation by MSC Cruises and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. 3rd and 4th berth guests pay the usual applicable rate. For solo travelers, the applicable solo supplement can vary up to 100%, depending on the sailing chosen at the time of booking. Percentage amounts of discounts expressed in the promotion refer to the amount of discount in price verses the previous rate.

This promotion is combinable with any other discounts, including MSC Voyagers Club 5%, Voyagers Exclusives 5+5%. If customers book the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion onboard an MSC ship with the Future Cruise team, they will receive all other onboard benefits except the MSC Voyagers Club 5% and Voyagers Exclusives 5+5% discounts. If customers have a future cruise discount voucher, they can apply this to all sailings included in the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. If customers have a FCC voucher for a re-protected sailing, they can apply this to a cruise in the ‘Wave – All Inclusive’ promotion. And Lastly, if customers have created an Open Booking with the Future Cruise team on board a MSC Cruises ship, they can convert this to a new booking and receive the applicable benefits except for discounts.

Fares will show as the following on www.msccruises.co.uk:

‘Cruise Only’ , ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’ , ‘Fly & Cruise’, ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’

Only bookings taken under ‘All Inclusive Cruise Only’ , ‘All Inclusive Fly & Cruise’ price descriptions will receive the Premium Extra Drinks Package. The Premium Extra Drinks Package allows the guests to enjoy whilst on board, unlimited consumption of all drinks priced up to €/£14 or €16. For more information, please visit https://www.msccruises.co.uk/on-board/dining-drinks/drinks-packages

Please be advised that Solo Supplements are also applicable to drinks packages when booked under the ‘with Drinks’ fare. All guests travelling together must book the same experience type and drinks package for dining  arrangements.

For any other aspect not mentioned within the scope of this document, the general MSC terms & conditions will  apply. Flights and any other add-ons including shore excursions will be available at the current selling rates, payable by all guests under the same booking unless clearly stated in the offer.

The general bookings terms & conditions, inclusions, cancellation charges and other information are available at  www.msccruise.co.uk

 

FLIGHTS TERMS & CONDITIONS

Fly Cruises depart from:

• Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin to Fiumicino (Rome)
• Manchester, Dublin to Barcelona
• Edinburgh to Naples
• Belfast, Bristol to Palma de Mallorca

 

MSC Fly Cruises offer the security of the ATOL scheme (Air Travel Organizers’ Licensing), ensuring your financial protection when you book a package trip that includes a flight. It's important to note that this protection is distinct from traditional travel insurance.

All Fly Cruises packages include direct flights to and from the embarkation port; comfortable transfers from the airport to the ship and back again; checked luggage and luggage recovery; assistance at airports; Airport taxes and rearrangement of your travel in case of flight delay.

Luggage Allowances are as follows:

Jet2: Baggage Max 22kg

Vueling: Baggage Max 25kg

Aer Lingus: Baggage Max 20kg +10kg

The Passenger will receive confirmation of flight timings and routes with their travel documents, which will be sent out approximately 7 days before departure.

A non-refundable deposit of £250 per person for air inclusive holidays (including infants of under 2 years) is due and payable by the Passenger at the time of Booking. This applies to all fly and cruise fares apart from FIT Live fares as highlighted above.