Mini cruises and short breaks

With a Cunard short cruise, you can travel to a variety of European destinations in as little as two days, with no restrictions on the luggage you can bring on board when you sail from Southampton.
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City break mini cruises

Wake up to new and exciting cities to explore on our simple yet sophisticated city break mini cruises.

Amsterdam mini cruises

Whether navigating the city’s myriad of canals or one of its many museums, Amsterdam is as chocolate box pretty as it is hip, offering one of Europe’s most vibrant food and arts scenes. Or visit this city from Rotterdam, with its own fantastic range of galleries, museums and restaurants.

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Kiel mini cruises

Originally a Viking settlement, Northern Germany’s most populous city is home to historic ships, shopping and beautiful botanical gardens, with a rich maritime history and bustling harbour.

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Hamburg mini cruises

Hamburg is a real mini cruise favourite. The city’s Rathaus (town hall), St Michaelis Church with its brick and iron tower, and the Alster Arkaden boutiques may be on your list – and the Indra Club where the Fab Four first appeared as The Beatles.

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Bruges mini cruises

Near Zeebrugge, Bruges is surely one of the most beautiful cities anywhere, with dreamy canals, medieval cobbles, and historic churches. It’s famed for its beers, chocolatiers, lace-makers and diamond workshops – and a magical Christmas market.

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Short cruise Shore Experiences

Pick from our selection of ready-made tours and excursions, so that wherever you call, you can make the most of your time in port.

Cultural highlights

Enrich your journey by visiting Monet’s house in Giverny near Le Havre or admiring priceless Van Goghs in Amsterdam. Learn the secrets of Delft pottery near Rotterdam, or Hamburg’s place in The Beatles’ story.

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Canal and river cruising

There’s nothing like seeing a city from the water. Admire Amsterdam’s bridges and gabled houses or the medieval heart of Bruges by canal, or sail along the Seine in Paris past the Palais de Chaillot and Musee d'Orsay.

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Nighttime exploration

Some of our short breaks have overnight calls, so you can discover your destination by night. We can guide you through, from candlelit dinners to nighttime ghost walks through cobbled European streets.

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Shopping

When it comes to retail therapy, our mini cruise excursions can take you to the centre of Paris, Hamburg and Amsterdam, to Christmas markets or even out into the Dutch countryside in search of gourmet cheese.

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