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.
30 Cruising last minute holidays found
Maldives holidays, wildlife cruise
Awake to the sun rising over the azure ocean
From £3,849£3,729 to £4,799 8 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2025: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2025: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Nov, 13 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 09 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 20 Jan, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 09 Mar
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
From £2,149 to £3,349 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2023: 23 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May ...
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2025: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May ...
Late availability on these dates: 23 Dec, 06 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 03 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 16 Mar
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkeling cruise
Maldives marine conservation cruise including local experts
From US $1,899 to US $1,999 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 3 Mar, 9 Nov
2025: 3 Feb, 2 Mar, 21 Dec
2025: 3 Feb, 2 Mar, 21 Dec
Last minute January 2024 cruise date added!
Sri Lanka tour and Maldives dhoni cruise
Join us on this trip exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives
From £2,799 to £2,999 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Feb, 19 Feb, 04 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 05 Feb, 19 Feb, 04 Mar
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Senegal and Gambia river cruise holiday
Discover west Africa's wildlife & Senegal's heritage
From £1,995 to £2,319 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 18 Dec
2024: 10 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
2024: 10 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr, 12 May, 2 Jun, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 Dec, 10 Mar
Maldives holidays, Dhoni cruise
Cruise the atolls' unspoilt tropical islands
From £1,515 to £1,749 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 31 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 5 May, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 5 May, 21 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 25 Aug, 22 Sep, 6 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 17 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
Up to £170 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 31 Dec, 21 Jan, 04 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 03 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 31 Dec, 21 Jan, 04 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 03 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar
Nile felucca cruise for families
Enjoy a fabulous and relaxing felucca cruise
From €500 to €650 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
50 Euros off for November and December 2023 departures
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt
Private carbon free traditional felucca cruise on the Nile.
From €500 to €650 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
50 Euros off for November and December 2023 departures
Nile cruise & Aswan in comfort, Egypt
Unearth a wealth of ancient monuments & treasures in Egypt
From £3,949£3,799 to £4,899 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2024: 5 Jan, 2 Feb, 1 Mar, 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 6 Dec
2025: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
2025: 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 5 Dec
Up to £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Jan, 02 Feb, 01 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 05 Jan, 02 Feb, 01 Mar
West Africa river cruise holiday
Gambia and Senegal yacht cruise, Dakar to Dakar
From £1,957 to £3,304 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 17 Feb
2025: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb
2024: 6 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 17 Feb
2025: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb
2 for 1 promotion for following dates 6th, 20th, 27 Jan, 10th, 17th Feb 2024
Antarctic cruise with the World Wildlife Fund
An Antarctic cruise with the World Wildlife Fund Australia
From £6,090£5,980 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 9 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 09 Mar
Galapagos wildlife cruise
The most exciting and complete way to discover the Galapagos
From US $1,800 to US $5,000 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We still have availability on the Galapagos Cruises for December! Small boutique boats for max 16 guests from $1,500 per person. Contact us for more details.
Galapagos cruise holiday
Discover rich marine life, abundant bird colonies and stunning landscapes
From £5,490£4,947 to £5,848 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 5 Mar, 30 Apr, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
2025: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
2025: 7 Jan, 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 1 Apr, 13 May, 27 May, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 9 Dec
Up to £540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 06 Feb, 05 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 09 Jan, 06 Feb, 05 Mar
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Far North. Far East. Whales and Northern lights.
From NKr13,900 to NKr14,900 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Jan, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 25 Nov
Last minute availability on January 2024 departures - enquire now!
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
01273 823 700
Call us after 9am
Calling from outside the UK
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Britain and Ireland cruise
Small ship Celtic cruise in conjunction with The Smithsonian
From £5,491 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 21 May
Greek Islands cruise holiday, Antiquity to Byzantium
Cruising in the beautiful Greek Islands
From £1,435 to £2,913 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 5 Apr, 12 Apr, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2 for1 on Mar 22 & 29 also Apr 05 &12
Seychelles mini cruise
Get a taste of the Garden of Eden on a unique mini cruise!
From £1,435 to £2,522 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2 for 1 promotion on the following departure dates 27th Jan, 3rd, 10th, 24th Feb 2024
Seychelles small ship cruise, 8 days
Explore paradise with an intimate small ship cruise!
From £1,991 to £3,470 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2024: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2 for 1 promotion on the following departure dates 27th Jan, 3rd, 10th, 24th Feb 2024
Tasmania luxury small ship cruise
Coastal adventure cruise into Tasmania’s wild heart
From £4,450 to £4,590 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 28 Jan, 7 Feb, 17 Feb
2025: 28 Jan, 7 Feb, 17 Feb
2025: 28 Jan, 7 Feb, 17 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 28 Jan, 07 Feb, 17 Feb
Amazon Rainforest expedition cruise
The ultimate adventure along the mighty Amazon River
From £6,599 to £7,099 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Dec
2024: 22 Mar, 24 May, 23 Aug
2024: 22 Mar, 24 May, 23 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 15 Dec
Galapagos Islands luxury cruise
Voyage the famed waters of Galapagos
From £7,099 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Dec
2024: 20 Sep
2024: 20 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 15 Dec
Galapagos Islands expedition cruise
A premium wildlife adventure aboard The Evolution
From £7,099 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 15 Dec
2024: 20 Sep
2024: 20 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 15 Dec
Tahiti, Society & Tuamotu Islands cruise
A cruise from Tahiti to the Society and Tuamotu islands.
From £3,035 to £4,861 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec, 26 Dec
2024: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 9 Apr, 19 Nov
2024: 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 9 Apr, 19 Nov
2 for 1 promotion for following departure dates, 23rd Jan, 20th Feb
French Polynesia small ship cruise
Sail around the vivid turquoise lagoons of Tahiti
From £2,952 to £3,957 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 2 Feb, 22 Mar, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May
2 for 1 promotion on these departure dates 2nd Feb and 22nd March
East and West Peninsula Antarctic cruise
A 14-day expedition to both sides of the Antarctic Peninsula
From £7,720 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 27 Dec
2024: 6 Dec
2024: 6 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 27 Dec
Thai islands holiday
Cruise between Thailand's idyllic islands
From £1,209£1,089 to £1,360 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 19 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 10 Nov, 17 Dec
2024: 21 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 10 Nov, 17 Dec
Up to £120 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 21 Jan, 04 Feb, 25 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 21 Jan, 04 Feb, 25 Feb
Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands cruise
Follow the trail of Sir Ernest Shackleton to Antarctica
From £14,310 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 8 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 08 Jan
Antarctic whale watching cruise
Witness an incredible wildlife spectacle in Antarctica
From £6,360 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 17 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 17 Feb
Best of Antarctica holiday
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Great White Continent
From £6,890 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2024: 27 Jan, 18 Dec, 27 Dec
2025: 26 Jan
2025: 26 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jan
Classic Egypt holiday with Nile Cruise
Discover some of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites
From £1,595£1,345 to £2,235 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2023: 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2024: 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 22 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 29 Jun, 13 Jul, 3 Aug, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 21 Sep, 23 Sep, 28 Sep, 30 Sep, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 19 Oct, 21 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 2 Nov, 4 Nov, 9 Nov, 11 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 23 Nov, 25 Nov, 7 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 02 Mar, 16 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 10 Feb, 12 Feb, 24 Feb, 02 Mar, 16 Mar