Sail the northern European waters for 2-nights on this short cruise from Southampton, England to Hamburg, Germany. Your ship, the Queen Mary 2, provides you with a choice of cabin accommodations, such as Inside, Ocean View, Balcony and two types of suites. On board, take advantage of the Canyon Ranch SpaClub or visit the Planetarium. Participate in a wine tasting seminar, spend time at the casino or take in a show at the Royal Court Theatre. Fares for this cruise range between $450 and $1860 per person for the week, dependent upon your cabin choice.
Cunard Cruise Line
8100 Corporate Drive
Suite 300
Landover, MD 20785
800-728-6273
cunard.com
When you can't get away for an entire week, DFDS Seaways has a variety of 2 and 3-night mini cruises to several European destinations. Choose to sail to ports of call in Alkmaar, Holland; Newcastle, England and Fano, Denmark. Enjoy meals in one of the two ship's restaurants before retiring for the evening to your cabin. DFDS has mini cruises, themed mini cruises (such as their Halloween Cruise) and special mini cruises from which to choose. Most mini cruises cost between $149 and $211 per night (per person), with a small extra charge if you'd like to have breakfast and dinner included.
DFDS Seaways
Royal Quays
North Shields, Newcastle
NE29 6EE
+44-0871-522-9955
dfdsseaways.co.uk
Head toward Paris from Southampton, England on a 3-night short-break cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise ship. Independence of the Seas, your ship for this excursion, takes you to La Havre in Paris, France then back to England. Choose from cabin accommodations, such as Interior, Outside, Balcony and Deluxe Suites. On board activities include theme nights, musicals, sports activities at the fitness spa and dancing at the nightclubs. Fares for this cruise range between $542 and $1354 per person for the week, dependent upon your cabin choice.
Royal Caribbean
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
866-562-7625
www.royalcaribbean.com