
Mini Cruises
Want to experience an Ambassador Cruise but don’t want to go away for too long? Our mini cruises are the choice for you!

Back to the 80's Sailing
A22631BR
- Date
- 11 November 2026
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- Bristol Royal Portbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium
A22633
- Date
- 27 November 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

One More Dream – Hamburg’s Festive Delights
A12630
- Date
- 6 December 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Dutch Festive Getaway
A22635
- Date
- 7 December 2026
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Festive Break to France, Belgium & Holland
A22636
- Date
- 9 December 2026
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Cricket Legends Festive Getaway
A12634
- Date
- 13 December 2026
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium
A22637
- Date
- 14 December 2026
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium
A22638
- Date
- 17 December 2026
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

A Tribute to the 90's
A22705
- Date
- 7 April 2027
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Chocolates & Lace: Mini Cruise to Medieval Bruges
A12709
- Date
- 1 May 2027
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Ambassador Taster Sailing
A22709PO
- Date
- 10 May 2027
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- Portsmouth
- Ship
- Ambition

Dutch Escape
A12711
- Date
- 15 May 2027
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands
A22715LV
- Date
- 3 July 2027
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- Liverpool
- Ship
- Ambition

Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands
A22715BL
- Date
- 4 July 2027
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- Belfast
- Ship
- Ambition

Dutch & Belgian Delights in Five Nights
A12719
- Date
- 26 July 2027
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords
A22723NC
- Date
- 20 September 2027
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- Newcastle Tyne
- Ship
- Ambition

Autumn Escape to Holland & Belgium
A12736
- Date
- 21 September 2027
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Battle of the Bands
A22725NC
- Date
- 12 October 2027
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- Newcastle Tyne
- Ship
- Ambition

Short Escape to Charming Honfleur
A22728BR
- Date
- 18 November 2027
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- Bristol Royal Portbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights
A22730
- Date
- 2 December 2027
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights
A22731
- Date
- 6 December 2027
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Holiday Magic: Rotterdam, Amsterdam & Bruges
A22732
- Date
- 9 December 2027
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands
A12731
- Date
- 12 December 2027
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Belgium Christmas Market
A22733
- Date
- 13 December 2027
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Festive Flavours of Honfleur & Cherbourg
A22734
- Date
- 16 December 2027
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Yuletide Delights: Amsterdam Escape
A12734
- Date
- 19 December 2027
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Weekend Voyage to Northern France
A22805
- Date
- 8 April 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Dutch Springtime Delights - Tulips & Chocolates
A12809
- Date
- 28 April 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth
A22808
- Date
- 30 April 2028
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Belgium & Normandy Taster
A22811PO
- Date
- 23 May 2028
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- Portsmouth
- Ship
- Ambition

Ambassador Taster Cruise - Portsmouth to Newcastle
A22812PO
- Date
- 26 May 2028
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- Portsmouth
- Ship
- Ambition

Netherlands & Belgium Bank Holiday Getaway
A12812
- Date
- 26 May 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Springtime Fjords Short Break
A22813NC
- Date
- 28 May 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- Newcastle Tyne
- Ship
- Ambition

Canals & Cafés of Belgium & Holland
A22814NC
- Date
- 2 June 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- Newcastle Tyne
- Ship
- Ambition

Normandy, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles Summer Escape
A12817
- Date
- 15 July 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium
A12825
- Date
- 21 September 2028
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Hamburg Short Break
A12827
- Date
- 16 October 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Iconic Netherlands and Normandy
A12828
- Date
- 20 October 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium
A12832
- Date
- 30 November 2028
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium
A22830
- Date
- 1 December 2028
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany & Holland
A12834
- Date
- 3 December 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland & Belgium
A22832
- Date
- 11 December 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany
A22833
- Date
- 15 December 2028
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland & France
A12839
- Date
- 17 December 2028
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland
A22834
- Date
- 19 December 2028
- Duration
- 2 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition

Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany
A12905
- Date
- 25 March 2029
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambience

Coasts & Canals - Easter Short Break
A22905
- Date
- 29 March 2029
- Duration
- 5 nights
- Departure
- London Tilbury
- Ship
- Ambition
A MINI CRUISE WITH THE SAME MAGICAL FEELING
If you're looking to enjoy a cruise with Ambassador Cruise Line but don't have time for a long trip, then our range of mini cruises are perfect for you. Our mini cruises are all four days or less, meaning you don't need to worry about being away from home for too long.
Even though you are only away for up to four days doesn't mean you can't visit some magical locations on your short break. Head on an Amsterdam or Netherlands mini cruise and meander around the quaint canals, visit the traditional windmills and tulip fields or enjoy a festive markets cruise where you will be able to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Alternatively, if it’s just the cruising experience you want, some of our shortest cruises give you the chance to get on board, enjoy the ship for a night or two and return home without visiting any destinations. Instead of a hotel stay, why not spend a day or two onboard one of our ships and embrace everything that’s great about a cruise holiday?
Although on a short cruise you'll be spending less time travelling than on a traditional cruise break, you'll still get the opportunity to enjoy wonderful destination experiences and the facilities on offer onboard our amazing ships. Our mini cruise deals offer the very best experiences including onboard entertainment, wonderful meals in a selection of amazing restaurants and amazing spa and leisure facilities.
READ MORE ABOUT MINI CRUISES ON OUR BLOG
BOOK YOUR NEXT AMBASSADOR ADVENTURE TODAY
We pride ourselves on being an affordable cruise line that offers a wonderful experience. We believe every cruise holiday should be relaxing and enjoyable and that is why we offer no-fly cruises from eight regional ports around the UK. If you’re thinking of booking a short cruise from the UK on one of our cruise ships, then Ambience and Ambition are waiting to welcome you on board. We now cruise from seven regional ports, including Bristol, Dundee, Belfast, Portsmouth, Newcastle, London Tilbury and Liverpool, meaning your next cruise is never too far away. With Ambassador, you'll get the warmest welcome at sea.
Terms and Conditions
The Ambassador Guarantee is available to guests that have not previously cruised with Ambassador Cruise Line, and are booking their first cruise aboard Ambience or Ambition. It is valid for new bookings only, made after 19th Jan 2024 for a duration of 4 nights or more. To take advantage of the Guarantee you must state your intention to leave the cruise, and the reason why, to the Hotel Director within 24 hours of your embarkation. Our onboard team will endeavour to resolve any issues within 24 hours from the time you notify them. If a solution cannot be agreed, Ambassador will cover the cost of transport to your point of embarkation at the next available port. The mode of repatriation will be at Ambassador’s discretion e.g. flights, rail, taxi plus one hotel night if needed. Ambassador is only responsible for the travel / hotel cost and nothing else, all other costs must be covered by you. Ambassador will refund the fare that you have paid for your cruise and pro-rated drinks package costs only. We will not refund any extra costs you have incurred on board of a personal nature i.e. drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, spa, communications etc. We will not reimburse port parking or travel costs to the terminal or for items not purchased directly through Ambassador, such as overnight accommodation, travel insurance, visa’s or health certificates. Refunds will be made via the same channel that you used to book your cruise e.g. directly with Ambassador or via a travel agent. Refunds may take up to 14 working days to process. The Guarantee does not affect Ambassador’s standard booking conditions or pre-departure cancellation policy. Guarantee not available on Festive events, cruises under 4 nights or any cruise within our Caribbean Fly-Cruise Programme. Not applicable to employees of Ambassador and their friends and family, suppliers, journalists, or any prize winners or concession booking.
Extras not included: Travel insurance, travel costs to/from the port of embarkation, port parking, onboard gratuities and service charges where a package has not been purchased (automatically billed to the onboard account), optional shore excursions, discretionary expenditure of a personal nature including hot and cold alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks, gifts, shopping, laundry, WIFI & communication, and any visa & health certificate charges that may apply. Ambassador Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel, change or amend any theme cruise activities/speakers/acts at short notice. In the event of your cruise being cancelled, you will be guaranteed a full refund. Cruise holidays booked with Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited, trading as Ambassador Cruise Line, are financially protected in accordance with the Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018.