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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!

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Decks & Decades … a 70s, 80s & 90s Celebration Theme Cruise

A22626NC
Date:
22 September 2026
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
From
£299per person
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Weekend Escape to Amsterdam

A12639
Date:
15 October 2026
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£299per person
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Back to the 80's Sailing

A22631BR
Date:
11 November 2026
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
Bristol Royal Portbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£169per person
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Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

A22633
Date:
27 November 2026
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£479per person
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One More Dream – Hamburg’s Festive Delights

A12630
Date:
6 December 2026
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£494per person
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Dutch Festive Getaway

A22635
Date:
7 December 2026
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£399per person
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Festive Break to France, Belgium & Holland

A22636
Date:
9 December 2026
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£1,059per person
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Cricket Legends Festive Getaway

A12634
Date:
13 December 2026
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£549per person
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Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

A22637
Date:
14 December 2026
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£379per person
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Christmas Markets of Holland & Belgium

A22638
Date:
17 December 2026
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£349per person
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A Tribute to the 90's

A22705
Date:
7 April 2027
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£219per person
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Chocolates & Lace: Mini Cruise to Medieval Bruges

A12709
Date:
1 May 2027
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
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Ambassador Taster Sailing

A22709PO
Date:
10 May 2027
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
Portsmouth
Ship:
Ambition
From
£169per person
Lower Solo Supplement
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Dutch Escape

A12711
Date:
15 May 2027
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£209per person
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Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands

A22715LV
Date:
3 July 2027
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
Liverpool
Ship:
Ambition
From
£909per person
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Legends of the North: Kirkwall to the Highlands

A22715BL
Date:
4 July 2027
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
Belfast
Ship:
Ambition
From
£559per person
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Dutch & Belgian Delights in Five Nights

A12719
Date:
26 July 2027
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£499per person
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Back to the Beat

A22720NC
Date:
27 August 2027
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
Sold out
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Autumnal Landscapes of Norway's Fjords

A22723NC
Date:
20 September 2027
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
From
£909per person
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Autumn Escape to Holland & Belgium

A12736
Date:
21 September 2027
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£299per person
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Battle of the Bands

A22725NC
Date:
12 October 2027
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
From
£249per person
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Short Escape to Charming Honfleur

A22728BR
Date:
18 November 2027
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
Bristol Royal Portbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£219per person
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Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights

A22730
Date:
2 December 2027
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£359per person
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Discover Holland & Belgium's Festive Delights

A22731
Date:
6 December 2027
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£269per person
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Holiday Magic: Rotterdam, Amsterdam & Bruges

A22732
Date:
9 December 2027
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£359per person
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Christmas Markets in Normandy & the Netherlands

A12731
Date:
12 December 2027
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£429per person
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Belgium Christmas Market

A22733
Date:
13 December 2027
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£269per person
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Festive Flavours of Honfleur & Cherbourg

A22734
Date:
16 December 2027
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£359per person
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Yuletide Delights: Amsterdam Escape

A12734
Date:
19 December 2027
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£229per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Weekend Voyage to Northern France

A22805
Date:
8 April 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£349per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Dutch Springtime Delights - Tulips & Chocolates

A12809
Date:
28 April 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£369per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Ambassador Taster Cruise - Tilbury to Portsmouth

A22808
Date:
30 April 2028
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£159per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Belgium & Normandy Taster

A22811PO
Date:
23 May 2028
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
Portsmouth
Ship:
Ambition
From
£279per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Ambassador Taster Cruise - Portsmouth to Newcastle

A22812PO
Date:
26 May 2028
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
Portsmouth
Ship:
Ambition
From
£119per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Netherlands & Belgium Bank Holiday Getaway

A12812
Date:
26 May 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£399per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Springtime Fjords Short Break

A22813NC
Date:
28 May 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
From
£609per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Canals & Cafés of Belgium & Holland

A22814NC
Date:
2 June 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
Newcastle Tyne
Ship:
Ambition
From
£509per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Normandy, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles Summer Escape

A12817
Date:
15 July 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£499per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Weekend Escape to Holland & Belgium

A12825
Date:
21 September 2028
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£249per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Hamburg Short Break

A12827
Date:
16 October 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£319per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Iconic Netherlands and Normandy

A12828
Date:
20 October 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£399per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium

A12832
Date:
30 November 2028
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£189per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium

A22830
Date:
1 December 2028
Duration:
3 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£269per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany & Holland

A12834
Date:
3 December 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£439per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland & Belgium

A22832
Date:
11 December 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£349per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Germany

A22833
Date:
15 December 2028
Duration:
4 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£349per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland & France

A12839
Date:
17 December 2028
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£439per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Christmas Markets Cruise - Holland

A22834
Date:
19 December 2028
Duration:
2 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£179per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Historic Harbours of Normandy & Brittany

A12905
Date:
25 March 2029
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambience
From
£399per person
Up to £100 Onboard Credit
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Coasts & Canals - Easter Short Break

A22905
Date:
29 March 2029
Duration:
5 nights
Departure:
London Tilbury
Ship:
Ambition
From
£439per person

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.

Copyright 2026 Ambassador Cruise Line is a trading name of Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited.

Ambassador Cruise Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 13299365