No-Flying Northern Cities Cruise Bargain from Southampton

No flying cruise from Southampton

Get your holiday off to an immediate start with one of these MSC cruises from Southampton without the need for lengthy airport queues or flight restrictions. Choose from these three hassle free cruise bargains. Visit the shopping capitals of Northern Europe for a wonderful week of sights and fun - perfect for Christmas markets or visiting at anytime of the year.

The wealthiest city in Germany - Hamburg is sandwiched in between the River Elbe and the Alster Lake. Check out the architecture, churches and riverside attractions and definitely visit the model railway exhibition - you will be amazed.

Zeebrugge is the gateway to beautiful Bruges with picturesque medieval buildings and cobbled streets winding around canals and lakes. Rotterdam is the gateway for lovely Amsterdam with a vibrant entertainment bar and cafe culture. Explore its history, go on a country bike ride or simply relax and people watch with a coffee.

Make your own way down to the Port of Southampton to embark the ship and enjoy the sailaway party.

MSC Poesia

This 89,600 tonne ship features passenger accommodations and facilities are spread over 16 decks; including the spacious Aurea Spa with serene meditation area and a large fitness centre overlooking the bow of the ship.  By day sunbathe at the stunning Coral Bay pool, in four hot tubs or by the Cayo Levantado pool. Children and young adults enjoy special treatment with indoor and outdoor play areas, a pool of their own and separate Kids and Teens Clubs for their own social life on board.  While adults can escape to the Top 16 Exclusive Solarium. Choose from two poolside bars or eight indoor bars, a theatre, S32 nightclub or the Casino Royal.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

Hamburg

Hamburg is a surprising city with friendly locals who are happy to speak English, a vibrant café culture, magnificent buildings and excellent shopping. The night life is as varied and diverse as any city and the restaurants are top class too. Here - the shopping is second to none with the outdoor shopping plaza of The Spitalerstrasse leading you past big department stores to the ornate golden spires of the magnificent Town Hall (Rathaus) and to the Europa Passage indoor shopping mall. Perhaps visit the futuristic looking Heinrich Hertz Term - the tallest tower and the most iconic structure in Hamburg standing at 204metres high with a restaurant and viewing platform. There are also theatres, opera houses, boating on the Alster and at certain times of the year tall ships frequent the harbour. Visit the Fish Market, Hamburg Dungeon and a whole host of museums with Hamburg being particularly well known for its maritime history and the supremely fascinating U-Boat Museum. For the young and young at heart Miniature Wunderland houses the largest model railway in the world at 1300 sq’ metres which even includes an airport with aircraft taking off and landing.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

The alternative gateway for Amsterdam - 50 miles away.

Rotterdam

The alternative gateway to Amsterdam - 50 miles away. Amsterdam is like the Venice of the North where Canals weave through historic streets, tulips bloom, cultural treasures abound. Bicycles and vibrant nightlife define Amsterdam's unique charm. Walk along the canal pathways and admire the narrow townhouses in spring enjoy the tulips that surround the city, visit the Anne Frank Museum, or admire the works of art at the Rijksmuseum dedicated to the Dutch art and history. This city has it all, vintage stores, cool coffee houses, cutting edge dining and a vibrant night life.

The alternative gateway for Amsterdam - 50 miles away.

Zeebrugge (For Bruges)

The Port of Zeebrugge (also referred to as the Port of Bruges) is a major European port in the municipality of Bruges, West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium, handling over 50 million tonnes of cargo annually. The port features convenient shuttle and tram connections to nearby attractions like Bruges, Knokke Beach, and a local chocolate factory. Free and affordable shuttles make it easy to explore, and you’ll also find unique experiences like wine and oyster tasting or a lively bar on wheels nearby. Bruges is situated approximately 16km away on a 15minutes tram ride costing around 5 euros.  From the Rozenhoedkaai and the Market Square, through the Lake of Love and the canals, to the Beguinage, the almshouses and much more. Iconic sites that give the city its look and charm you instantly. The canals of Bruges have for centuries been the veins of the city, winding through Bruges and treating you to another magnificent view around every bend. Take a stroll or a boat trip and discover secret gardens, romantic bridges and medieval facades reflected in the water. Veiled in mist, a family of swans floating past: time stands still on the canals.

Enjoy an uninterrupted day of relaxation at sea taking advantage of the facilities, entertainment and dining options on board.

Disembark the ship after breakfast and make your own way home.

Start Date Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
27/12/25 £929 £969 £1039 NA view
09/01/26 £439 £479 £509 £1429 view
16/01/26 £429 £439 £449 £1429 view
23/01/26 £399 £429 £449 £1429 view
30/01/26 £399 £419 £439 £1429 view
06/02/26 £399 £439 £479 £1429 view