It seems as though the prices of everything are shooting up these days. Luckily we have found you 10 cheap cruises departing the UK that go against this trend
All of these cruise bargains are sailing from the UK (so no flight needed) – and have been selected for their bargain prices.
Here are the best cheap cruises departing the UK in 2023:
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Northern Pearls Cruise
A new ship and a cracking itinerary – this has to be one of the best cheap cruises departing the UK in 2023. Simply decide whether you want full board or all inclusive – then grab yourself an absolute cheap as chips cruise.
7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Hamburg, Zeebrugge (Bruges), Rotterdam, Le Havre (Paris), ending in Southampton.
7 nights Full Board from £381 per person
7 nights All Inclusive from £577 per person
Spain, Portugal & France
This is one of the most popular cheap cruises departing the UK this year. The Ventura is a family friendly ship with 12 outstanding restaurants to dine in. We recommend booking early to get free on board credit and / or free parking at Southampton
7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Ventura
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Vigo (Spain), Lisbon, Porto (Portugal), Cherbourg (France), ending in Southampton.
7 nights Full Board inside cabin from £549pp
7 nights Full Board Balcony Cabin from £649pp
Hamburg, Cherbourg & Paris
Looking for a late deal cheap cruise departing the UK? This 7 night itinerary is travelling in March, and offers unbelievable value for money.
7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship MSC Virtuosa,
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Hamburg, Cherbourg (France), Le Havre (Paris), Le Havre (Paris), ending in Southampton.
7 nights full board from £422 per person
7 nights All Inclusive from £665pp
4 nights Amsterdam Getaway
Wanting a shorter cheap cruise from the UK? This 4 night Amsterdam break is fantastic value for money. It’s available once a month from April to Oct 2023 – so you are sure to find a suitable departure date for you. A great option too if you are new to cruising and want to test the water before committing to a longer cruise.
4 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Ventura
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Amsterdam (overnight), Amsterdam, ending in Southampton.
Norwegian Fjords
Norwegian Fjords cruises can typically be expensive, but this cruise is a great way to see the magic of the Fjords without breaking the bank. The cruise is available from May to October and the price is consistent throughout 2023.
7 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Iona
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting Stavanger, Olden, Innvikfjorden (cruise by), Nordfjord (cruise by), Hellesylt (Norway), Geirangerfjord cruising, Sunnylvsfjorden, Storfjord (Norway), Haugesund (Norway), ending in Southampton
7 nights Full Board in an Inside Cabin from £599pp
7 nights Full Board in a Balcony Cabin from £999pp
Spain, Italy, France
Looking for a cheap 14 nights cruise departing the UK in 2023? This longer duration cruise from P & O is outstandingly cheap for the standard.The ship has only just joined the P&O fleet and as all of their cruises the service charge is already included in the fare.
14 nights sailing from Southampton on cruise ship Arvia
Itinerary: Sailing from Southampton, visiting La Coruna (Spain), Palma (Majorca), La Spezia (Florence), Marseille (France), Barcelona, Cadiz (Spain), ending in Southampton.
14 nights in April from £849pp
14 nights May – September from £969pp
Icelands Land of Ice & Fire from Liverpool
Whilst the majority of cruises departing the UK depart from Southampton, there are also cruises from Liverpool & Newcastle. This 11 night itinerary visits some of the worlds most stunning places in Iceland. It’s a one off sailing available in July 2023.
11 nights inside cabin from £841pp
More cheap cruises departing the UK in 2023
If you haven’t quite found the right itinerary for your cheap cruise departing the UK, you can search all cruise options here or you can give Travology Travel a call on 0161 818 8399 to discuss any cruise.
Things to consider when booking your cheap cruise from the UK in 2023
- Check to see if service charges are included – and if not how much extra will be added to your cabin bill.
- If there is the option to upgrade to All Inclusive it can often work out cheaper for your cruise over all.
- Sailings do sell out so best to try and book your cruise as early as possible.
- If you haven’t cruised before speak to a travel agent to ensure that you pick the right style of ship and cruise for you.
- Book your Southampton Parking in advance if it isn’t included in your cruise fare.