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.
27 Cruising last minute holidays found
Maldives whale shark conservation snorkelling cruise
Maldives whale shark conservation cruise with local experts
From US $2,499 to US $2,699 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 1 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 22 Aug, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Save $300 per person on our 01 November 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: 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: 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, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 22 Nov, 17 Dec, 22 Dec
Nile felucca cruise in Egypt
Private carbon free traditional felucca cruise on the Nile
From €600 to €700 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off trips in October 2026
Maldives holidays, Dhoni cruise
Cruise the atolls' unspoilt tropical islands
From £1,500 to £2,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 10 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, 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
Late availability on these dates: 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 22 Nov, 06 Dec, 10 Jan
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Antarctic Peninsula Cruises
An inspiring wilderness & wildlife journey of a lifetime
From £5,570 to £18,939 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 15 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 4 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar ...
2027: 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 25 Jan, 26 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 17 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 4 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar ...
25% of Antarctic Peninsula 11 Day Small Ship Voyage departures for 2026/27 season aboard 128 passenger ship. Twin cabin was £8,799 per person. Now from £6,490 per person, excluding flights. Departing 12 Dec, 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing holiday in Norway
Whale watching, sauna & Northern Lights cruise from Tromso
From NKr30,700 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 23 Nov
2027: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov
2027: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 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 £4,399 to £5,129 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct
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
Late availability on these dates: 16 Oct, 15 Jan
Classic Egypt holiday with Nile Cruise
Discover some of the world's most remarkable archaeological sites
From £1,595 to £2,390 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 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 £150 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 28 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 09 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 07 Nov, 28 Nov, 21 Dec, 28 Dec, 09 Jan
Classic Antarctica cruise & South Shetland Islands
Adventure through Antarctica’s breathtaking frozen realm
From £6,799 to £8,899 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 12 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Mar, 13 Mar, 22 Mar, 21 Nov, 30 Nov
2028: 1 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 Mar, 23 Mar
Up To 35% Discount! Book 2026/27 season departures by 31st October and receive up to 35% discount off remaining cabins! Triple berths now from only £5,249! (Offer excludes November 22, 2026 departure)
Sri Lanka tour and Maldives dhoni cruise
Join us on this trip exploring Sri Lanka and the Maldives
From £2,709 to £3,170£2,950 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Nov
2027: 29 Mar, 2 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Dec
2027: 29 Mar, 2 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov
Galapagos holidays, Ecuador
A First Class wildlife cruise around the Enchanted Isles
From £4,367 to £4,575 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 23 Dec
2027: 23 Jan, 4 Feb, 18 Feb, 4 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 30 Sep, 28 Oct, 23 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec
Island hopping holiday in the Galapagos
Snorkel & walk the world’s great nature watching archipelago
From £4,367 to £4,451 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 13 Aug, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 3 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 16 Jan
Galapagos cruise holiday
Discover rich marine life, abundant bird colonies and stunning landscapes
From £5,894 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Dec, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 08 Dec, 22 Dec
Maldives holidays, wildlife cruise
Awake to the sun rising over the azure ocean
From £3,723 to £3,999 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 15 Nov, 13 Dec
2027: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 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, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2028: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar, 16 Apr, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 13 Dec, 17 Jan
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 after 10am
Calling from outside the UK
rosy@responsibletravel.com
Gulet cruise and walking holiday in Turkey
A walking and sailing trip in Turkey
From £1,590£1,490 to £1,820 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 24 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
2027: 17 Apr, 5 Jun, 2 Oct, 16 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 24 Oct
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover temples, tombs & travel by river boat
From £2,461 to £3,388 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct, 23 Oct
2027: 8 Jan, 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 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, 10 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 3 Dec, 24 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 08 Jan, 15 Jan
Antarctica small ship cruises
Ultimate Antarctica and South Georgia small ship wildlife cruise
From £11,725 to £33,695 21 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, 19 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, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 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, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 4 Dec, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec
2028: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb ...
40% off Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula Voyage 23 Oct – 10 Nov 2026. Twin Cabins were £15,199, now from £8,990 per person, excluding flights, on 128 passenger ship. Includes 1 pre-voyage hotel night in Montevideo & expedition jacket
Antarctic Peninsula crossing the Polar Circle cruise
An inspirational journey across the Antarctic Polar Circle
From £8,500 to £26,945 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Nov, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 21 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 26 Jan, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 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, 7 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 12 Mar, 24 Nov, 5 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 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 35% off Antarctic Polar Circle 14 Day Small Ship Voyage departure for 2026/2027 season on 128 passenger vessel. Triple Cabin was £13,399 per person. Now £8,590 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 £5,670 to £6,510 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 9 May
2028: 14 May
2028: 14 May
Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctic Circle cruise
Discover all Antarctica has to offer on this epic expedition
From £22,310£20,080 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 4 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 04 Jan
Whale watching and wildlife cruise in Antarctica
12 day expedition for marine & wildlife lovers
From £7,895£7,850 to £21,995£9,665 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Nov, 2 Dec, 12 Dec
2027: 16 Feb, 7 Nov, 26 Nov
2028: 1 Mar, 21 Mar
2027: 16 Feb, 7 Nov, 26 Nov
2028: 1 Mar, 21 Mar
Up to £110 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 02 Dec, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 22 Nov, 02 Dec, 12 Dec
Antarctic peninsula cruise
A 13-day expedition to both sides of the Antarctic Peninsula
From £7,655 to £8,505 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Nov, 15 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 25 Nov, 15 Dec
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, 21 Nov, 12 Jan
Antarctica fly cruise
Experience Antarctica without having to cruise the Drake!
From US $15,995 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 20 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 10 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan ...
2027: 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 29 Jan, 8 Feb, 12 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 20 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 15 Dec, 17 Dec, 20 Dec, 22 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 30 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 31 Jan ...
Book select departures by December 31st and get a $4000pp discount off suites or $2000pp off other cabins! (excluding triples). Applies to departures: 27 Nov, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec 2027 | 01 Jan, 18 Jan, 14 Feb, 19 Feb, 22 Feb, 27 Feb, 05 March 2028
Galapagos cruise and Amazon jungle lodge
Cruise Galapagos & explore the Amazon from a luxury lodge
From £7,819 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Oct, 29 Oct, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep
2027: 7 Jan, 18 Mar, 15 Apr, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep
Last minute availability for October, November, December and January departures
Antarctic Peninsula and Weddell Sea cruise
Antarctica & Weddell Sea Emperor Penguins by ship/helicopter
From £7,560 to £18,595 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Nov, 15 Nov, 25 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 9 Nov, 29 Nov, 18 Dec
2028: 21 Jan, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb
2027: 21 Jan, 22 Jan, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 16 Feb, 2 Mar, 12 Mar, 9 Nov, 29 Nov, 18 Dec
2028: 21 Jan, 12 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb
Save 15% on 12 day Weddell Sea 18 – 29 December 2027. Triple Suite was £14,495 per person. Now £12,190 per person aboard 138 passenger luxury expedition vessel. Including 1 night in Ushuaia, expedition parka & select alcoholic drinks.
Nile felucca cruise for families
Enjoy a fabulous and relaxing felucca cruise
From €550 to €700 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
10% off trips in October 2026
