This Week’s Best Cruise Deals for UK Travellers
Best Cruise Deals This Week for UK Travellers
Updated: Sunday 11 October 2026
Looking for a cruise bargain? This week’s selection includes an all-inclusive Marella Caribbean sailing with a substantial advertised saving, no-fly cruises from Southampton, October half-term options and early-booking deals for summer 2027.
I’ve focused on sailings with specific departure dates and prices, distinguishing advertised savings from fares that are simply good value. Prices were checked on 11 October 2026 and can change rapidly with availability.
Prices are per person and generally based on two adults sharing an inside cabin. Marella’s package includes flights and an all-inclusive cruise. Always check the exact fare, cabin availability and inclusions before booking.
Deal of the Week: Marella Discovery’s Caribbean Crossing
Departure: 12 November 2026 | 12 nights | From £1,049pp
This week’s standout advertised saving comes from Marella Cruises. The adults-only Marella Discovery sailing is listed at £1,049 per person, with an advertised saving of £1,166pp.
The itinerary starts in Malaga and includes Gibraltar, St John’s in Antigua, Basseterre in St Kitts and Road Town in the British Virgin Islands, before continuing to La Romana in the Dominican Republic.
TUI lists return flights, an all-inclusive cruise and tips as included in the package. That makes this particularly worth investigating for travellers who want a longer Caribbean holiday without arranging every component separately.
Booking: View the Marella cruise calendar on TUI
The advertised saving is substantial, but check the original and current package prices carefully before booking. The final cost depends on availability and the precise holiday package selected.
Best-value seven-night no-fly cruise: MSC Virtuosa
Departure: 31 October 2026 | 7 nights | From £604pp
If you’d rather avoid flights, MSC Virtuosa offers a seven-night cruise from Southampton covering France, Portugal and Spain.
Iglu Cruise currently lists inside cabins from £604pp, reduced from £639pp, an advertised saving of £35 per person.
This is a useful option for anyone who wants a week away without the extra cost and planning involved in flying to a cruise port. MSC also offers family facilities, including children’s clubs, although family prices need to be checked separately.
Booking: Check MSC Virtuosa availability with Iglu Cruise
A very last-minute short break: MSC Virtuosa
Departure: 15 October 2026 | 4 nights | From £325pp
For travellers able to arrange a holiday at very short notice, MSC Virtuosa has a four-night British Isles sailing from Southampton, including an overnight stay in Cork, listed from £325pp.
This is a low starting fare rather than a verified discount against a previous price. With departure only four days away, it is best suited to people who can organise transport to Southampton and time off work quickly.
Booking: See MSC Virtuosa deals at Iglu Cruise
October half-term: P&O Iona versus MSC Virtuosa
For families planning a cruise during the October school holidays, two Southampton departures are worth comparing.
P&O Iona: seven nights in France and Spain
Departure: 24 October 2026 | From £756pp
Iglu Cruise lists this seven-night sailing from Southampton at £756pp for an inside cabin, reduced from £779pp. The advertised saving is £23 per person.
The itinerary includes Bilbao, La Coruña, Vigo and Cherbourg, giving families a mix of Spanish and French ports alongside days at sea.
Booking: Check P&O Iona availability with Iglu Cruise
MSC Virtuosa: seven nights in France and Spain
Departure: 24 October 2026 | From £791pp
MSC Virtuosa’s half-term sailing is listed from £791pp for an inside cabin, reduced from £839pp. That’s an advertised saving of £48 per person.
The itinerary includes La Rochelle and Bilbao, with further calls in France and Spain. The ship has a waterpark, swimming pools and children’s facilities, making it worth comparing for families who want plenty to do onboard.
Booking: Check MSC Virtuosa half-term fares with Iglu Cruise
Which is better value? On the listed inside-cabin prices, P&O Iona is £35pp cheaper. MSC Virtuosa advertises the larger saving against its previous fare. Families should compare the actual total for their party, since the lowest advertised price is not necessarily available for a cabin accommodating two adults and two children.
School holiday dates vary around the UK, so check your own school’s calendar before booking.
Best Cunard fare to consider for January 2027
Queen Victoria | Departure: 3 January 2027 | 7 nights | From £623pp
For those looking for a winter cruise without flying, Cunard’s Queen Victoria has a seven-night Southern cruise from Southampton listed at £623pp through Iglu Cruise.
The advertised inside-cabin fare has fallen from £639pp, a saving of £16 per person. It is not a huge discount, but the starting price makes it worth comparing if you want a week away early in the new year.
Cunard’s traditional onboard style is quite different from the larger, more activity-led family ships, so consider the experience you want as well as the fare.
Booking: Check Queen Victoria fares with Iglu Cruise
Best P&O summer holiday option for 2027
Britannia | Departure: 23 July 2027 | 7 nights | From £853pp
Families looking ahead to the summer holidays may want to consider Britannia’s seven-night Southern cruise from Southampton.
Iglu Cruise lists inside cabins from £853pp, reduced from £929pp, representing an advertised saving of £76 per person. Family cabins are available, although the final price will depend on the number and ages of the passengers and the cabin selected.
The itinerary includes Spanish ports such as Gijon, La Coruña and Vigo. It is a no-fly option, which may help families avoid airport transfers and flight arrangements.
Booking: Check P&O Britannia fares with Iglu Cruise
Best 2027 Norwegian Fjords option: MSC Meraviglia
Departure: 17 July 2027 | 7 nights | From £1,082pp
For anyone who would rather spend the summer exploring Norway than heading south, MSC Meraviglia has a seven-night Norwegian Fjords cruise from Southampton listed from £1,082pp.
The advertised inside-cabin fare is reduced from £1,149pp, saving £67 per person. The itinerary includes Haugesund, Ålesund, Skjolden and Kristiansand.
Iglu Cruise lists the lowest inside fare with a premium-drinks upgrade in its fare description. Because package conditions can vary, check exactly which drinks and other benefits are included in the price you select.
The sailing falls during the main summer holiday period for many UK schools, so it is worth checking family-cabin availability early.
Booking: Check MSC Meraviglia availability with Iglu Cruise
Booking bonus: An offer deadline to know about
Cruise.co.uk is advertising a school-holiday promotion with up to an extra 10% off for past passengers, low £1pp deposits and interest-free monthly payments on eligible bookings. The offer is advertised as ending at 9pm on Monday 12 October 2026.
Terms and eligibility restrictions apply, and the extra saving will not necessarily be available on every sailing.
Booking: View Cruise.co.uk's school-holiday cruise offers
The Lowdown
The strongest advertised saving this week is Marella Discovery’s 12-night Caribbean Crossing, with TUI listing a £1,166pp saving on an all-inclusive package with flights and tips.
For a no-fly break, MSC Virtuosa’s 31 October departure starts at £604pp. Families travelling at October half term should compare P&O Iona and MSC Virtuosa carefully, as the cheapest headline fare and the best total price for a family may differ.
For 2027, P&O Britannia is the lower-priced of the two summer holiday options featured here, while MSC Meraviglia offers a Norwegian Fjords itinerary for those who prefer cooler destinations and dramatic scenery.
A final word on prices: These are advertised starting fares checked on 11 October 2026, not guaranteed quotes. Cabin inventory, passenger numbers, drinks packages, flights and other extras can change the total. Always check the final price and booking conditions before committing.
Bookmark this for next week when it will be updated with latest offers.