If you are looking for a cruise holiday but don’t want to spend a couple of weeks away at sea you can opt for a short cruise holiday, these go to some fantastic destination for two to five days. Many shorter cruise holidays operate around Western Europe visiting some of the most beautiful ports in the world such as Honfleur and Bilbao, as well as other great destinations such as Ireland, France, Spain, Corsica or Portugal.
It’s a great opportunity to have a quick break away without the hassle you have the comfort of your own room, easy access to bars and restaurants, plenty of onboard activities and the chance to visit exciting destinations all without worrying. You can take a 2 night cruise departing from Southampton visiting Brussels and Paris or a 3 night cruise, setting sail from Southampton and head towards Antwerp in Belgium.
There are many different shorter cruises to choose from at low prices as well as many good cruise deals meaning a three night cruise can cost as little as £329 per person, that’s just over £100 per night and at that price it makes a great idea for a weekend away without worry. It’s also a great way to visit countries such as France where you can enjoy the French Rivera’s fashionable hotspots of St Malo and La Rochelle or Bordeaux which has been an official UNESCO World Heritage site since 2007. As well as the charming and charismatic capital of Portugal, Lisbon, that has a selection of museums of ancient and modern art, such as Calouste Gulbenkian Museum, the National Museum of Contemporary Art and Carmo Archaeological Museum.
