Never been cruising? Dip a toe in the water on a mini cruise. With a wide range of ships and itineraries to chose from, including the Channel Islands, France, Belgium and Norway, it’s a perfect way to find out if cruising is for you, and an effortlessly relaxing weekend away. 
Recommended cruise company: Fred. Olsen Cruises
Fred. Olsen Cruises says
Our name is synonymous with cruising from the UK and throughout the year we offer cruises between two and four nights from a variety of UK departure points.
A four-night cruise from Southampton in May 2010 will spend a day each in Guernsey, Honfleur and Antwerp before returning to Southampton, whilst a four-night break leaving from Rosyth (Edinburgh) in August will visit Bergen and Flekkefjord in Norway before finishing in Newcastle (coach transfers are included at the beginning and end of the cruise).
Two- and three-night mini cruises offer an ideal taster of life at sea for ‘cruise virgins’, or simply provide a long weekend with a difference for those wanting a change of scene. Leave Dover on Saturday, for example, and spend Sunday in Antwerp and arrive back in Dover on Monday morning having enjoyed a taste of the Continent as well as life on board.
Our fleet of smaller sized ships makes for a perfect short break at any time of the year. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, ensuring passengers feel at home from the minute they step on board. All food and entertainment on board is included in the price (from under £300 pp for three nights) and the on-board currency is Sterling.
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