Last minute cruises
Small ship cruising last minute holidays take you off radar to places you won’t find on any scratch map. If you can get last minute availability on a small ship cruising holiday to the Galapagos, for example, you might go scuba diving off remote Wolf Island. Or with sailing cruises you can drift through unusual archipelagos such Burma’s Mergui, Turkey’s Göceks or Greenland’s Land of a Thousand Islands. Think small in a big watery world.
29 Cruising last minute holidays found
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives whale shark conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,349 to US $2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 1 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Save $400 per person on August 2026 departure.
Senegal and Gambia river cruise
Discover west Africa's wildlife and heritage
From £2,579 to £2,895 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov
Greek Island Cruise
Discover Greece on this relaxing cruise around Evia
From £1,390 to £1,490 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep
2027: 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
2027: 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep
Maldives holidays, Dhoni cruise
Cruise the atolls' unspoilt tropical islands
From £1,500£1,380 to £2,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 4 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 8 Aug, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 04 Oct, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 04 Oct, 08 Nov, 15 Nov
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Southern Croatia cruise in comfort
Cruise Croatia's beautiful islands on a small cruise ship
From £979 to £1,266 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct
Save £100pp onboard Antonela 12th Sep lower deck cabin now from £899pp upper deck cabin now from £1250pp. Save £200pp onboard Spalato 5th Sep lower deck cabin - now from £1125pp main deck cabin - now from £1350pp upper deck cabin now from £1475pp
Luxury small ship cruise in Croatia
Luxury small ship cruise through Croatia's Islands
From £1,875 to £2,805 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct
40% off lower deck cabins and 20% off main deck cabins on 6th Sep departure. 25% off main deck cabins on 13th Sep. Offer is subject to availability and can be withdrawn at any point.
Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £5,290 to £18,939 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 11 Nov, 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 2 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 22 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov ...
40% off Antarctic Peninsula 11 day departures for 2026/27 season. Twin cabin was £9,299 per person. Now from £5,580 per person, excluding flights. Departing 22 Nov, 12 Dec, 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar.
Maldives holidays, wildlife cruise
Awake to the sun rising over the azure ocean
From £3,299£3,149 to £3,679£3,579 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing holiday in Norway
Whale watching, sauna & Northern Lights cruise from Tromso
From NKr28,700 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
Late availability for October 2026 departure - enquire now!
Nile cruise & Aswan in comfort, Egypt
Unearth a wealth of ancient monuments & treasures in Egypt
From £4,219£3,799 to £4,899 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 4 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 5 Mar, 2 Apr, 30 Apr, 21 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec
Up to £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct
Brazilian Amazon by boat holiday
Explore the Brazilian Amazon, from Belem and Manaus
From £3,470 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep
Classic Egypt holiday with Nile Cruise
Discover some of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites
From £1,620 to £2,390 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 3 May, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 3 May, 8 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Arctic Circle sailing expedition, Spitsbergen
Unique opportunity to experience Arctic wildlife & scenery
From NKr72,300 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Jul, 31 Jul
Late availability on August 2026 departures - enquire now!
Sri Lanka tour and Maldives dhoni cruise
Join us on this trip exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives
From £2,725 to £3,170£2,950 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov
2027: 18 Jan, 29 Mar, 2 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 18 Jan, 29 Mar, 2 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Dec
Up to £100 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Contact Us
Call us for a chat about our holidays. We are happy to discuss your holiday and help in any way we can. No bots, queues or awful hold music.
01273 823 700
Call us tomorrow after 9am
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Galapagos holidays, Ecuador
A First Class wildlife cruise around the Enchanted Isles
From £4,199 to £4,399 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Aug, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 23 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 23 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 29 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec, 23 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 20 Aug, 17 Sep, 01 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov
Island hopping holiday in the Galapagos
Snorkel & walk the world’s great nature watching archipelago
From £4,199£3,699 to £4,279 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec
Up to £500 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov
Lofoten islands sailing holiday, Norway
Lofoten’s mountains & fjords are best explored by sailboat
From NKr27,500 to NKr31,500 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Sep
2027: 7 Jun, 15 Jun, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug
2027: 7 Jun, 15 Jun, 26 Jul, 7 Aug, 20 Aug
Late availability on August 2026 departures - enquire now!
Galapagos cruise holiday
Discover rich marine life, abundant bird colonies and stunning landscapes
From £5,894 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Aug, 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Croatia family holiday, bike & boat
Explore the spectacular Adriatic Islands by bike and boat
From £1,590 to £1,650 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 14 Aug
2027: 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug
2027: 9 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 14 Aug
Amalfi Coast sailing holiday, Italy
Gorgeous beaches, ancient ruins & sumptuous fresh seafood
From £1,875£1,485 to £2,354 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
2027: 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct
Up to £440 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 03 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 12 Sep, 03 Oct
Gulet cruise and walking holiday in Turkey
A walking and sailing trip in Turkey
From £1,590 to £1,840 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 03 Oct, 24 Oct
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover temples, tombs & travel by river boat
From £2,219£2,049 to £3,289 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
2027: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 4 Jun, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 06 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 02 Oct, 09 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 06 Nov
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £11,725 to £35,945 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct, 22 Oct, 24 Oct, 25 Oct, 28 Oct, 3 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec
2028: 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 26 Feb ...
2027: 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 29 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 19 Feb, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 21 Oct, 23 Oct, 25 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec
2028: 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 9 Feb, 14 Feb, 15 Feb, 26 Feb ...
40% off Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica 22 day departure 22nd October – 12th November 2026. Twin Cabin was £15,999 per person. Now £9,590 per person, excluding flights.
Antarctic Peninsula crossing the Polar Circle cruise
An inspirational journey across the Antarctic Polar Circle
From £6,950 to £26,945 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 11 Mar, 19 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 29 Jan, 1 Feb, 5 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 11 Mar, 19 Dec
Up to 30% off Antarctic Polar Circle 14 day departure for 2026/2027 season on 128 passenger vessel. Twin Cabin was £12,199 per person. Now £9,150 per person, excluding flights. Departing 21 Dec, 8 Feb & 20 Feb.
Britain and Ireland cruise
Small ship Celtic cruise in conjunction with The Smithsonian
From £4,955 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May
Galapagos eco cruising holiday
A remarkably responsible experience in the Galapagos
From £4,395 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
£100 off per person for bookings made by 31 August 2026 for departures before 31 Dec 2026
Best of Antarctica holiday
Classic Antarctic expedition experience with only 80 passengers
From £7,630 to £12,565 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Feb, 3 Nov, 12 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb
2027: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Feb, 3 Nov, 12 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 21 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Croatia Coastal cruising holiday
Discover the glittering Dalmatian coast
From £2,065 to £3,095£2,515 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct
2027: 15 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct
2028: 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
2027: 15 May, 29 May, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct
2028: 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 22 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep, 03 Oct
Greek Islands bike and boat holiday
Cycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
From £3,560 to £3,800 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep
