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2026 Mini Cruises

Mini Cruises to Amsterdam and Rotterdam with two nights accommodation on board, live entertainment, and a day trip from just £65pp.
Themed Mini Cruises

FROM £99

Mini Cruise Live '26

Mini Cruise Live is back! With 2 nights of huge acts and artists, accommodation, and a day trip to Amsterdam or Rotterdam from just £99pp.

 

Amsterdam Canals

FROM £65

Mini Cruises to Amsterdam and Rotterdam

Mini Cruises to Amsterdam and Rotterdam are now on sale through to October 2026! Plan your next adventure and take a Mini Cruise from just £65 per person.
Early booking offer

15% off

Early Booking Offer - 15% off Hull to Rotterdam

Book to travel on our Hull to Rotterdam route by 2 March 2026, and receive 15% off sailings up to 30 September 2026.

Mini Cruise Live

This year, we’re taking Mini Cruise Live to the next level – epic themed nights, legendary live acts, and nonstop vibes at sea. All of this – plus a day in Amsterdam or Rotterdam from £99pp. It’s your choice. Two nights. Big memories.

Mini Cruise Live

Noughties Takeover

Get ready to throw it back to the noughties on Friday 27th February! Featuring performances from Marvin Humes and Marcell Somerville.

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Family mini cruise

Family Mini Cruise

Sailing on Wednesday 8 April, spend your Easter half term on a Mini Cruise to the Netherlands, with tribute acts for you and the whole family. 

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Murder Mystery

Murder Mini Cruise Mini Cruise

Sailing on 4 March 2026 from £99pp, the Murder Mystery Mini Cruise! With a different murder mystery each night, will you be able to solve these interactive crimes?  

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Northern Soul

Northern Soul Mini Cruise

Baby, it’s soul time as our Northern Soul and Motown Mini Cruise returns once again. Sailing on 12 March 2026 from just £139 per person.

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Boogie bingo

Boogie Bingo Mini Cruise

Sailing Friday, 20th March 2026, join artists like Ortise Williams, Shane Lynch, Ben Phatts, and Bradley from S Club for Boogie Bingo!

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Country Mini Cruise from Hull to Rotterdam

Country Mini Cruise

Saddle up! We are bringing a wild west country music party to the North Sea! Join us 7 May 2026 from £139pp.

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eurovision mini cruise

Eurovision Mini Cruise

Sailing 15 May 2026, Get ready to party, Eurovision style, with The Fizz - 1981 winners formally known as Bucks Fizz, and much more!

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Mini Cruise Live

View all our Mini Cruise Live events to Amsterdam and Rotterdam, from £99pp. Book early before they sell out!

Our Offers

Get our best ferry deals on ferries from the UK to Europe by booking directly with us. With the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Ireland all within easy reach from the UK, our ferry offers to Europe can save you money on your next holiday.
P&O Ferry at sunset

Early Booking Offer for Dover to Calais

Save 15% off Long Breaks (7 days or more) to France in 2026. Book by 18 January 2026, valid for travel from 1 January 2026 until 30 September 2026.

Early booking offer

Early Booking Offer for Hull to Rotterdam

Calling all early birds, give yourself something to look forward to in 2026, with 15% off sailings on our Hull to Rotterdam route, when you book by 2 March 2026. No code needed, simply book today.
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Day Trips for £45

Set sail on a Day Trip to France for just £45, with travel up until 26 March 2026.

Book by 25 March 2026.

Valid on our Dover to Calais route.

Older couple in club lounge

Short breaks to france from £119

2026 dates now available.

Book a 3 Day Short Break to France from £119, or a 5 Day Break from £149 with travel up to 26 March 2026.

From £119

Our Routes

Are you starting to plan your next holiday? Not sure where to go? Then why not explore where our routes can take you. 
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Dover to Calais

From eating and drinking, to entertainment and shopping in our World Duty Free store, you’ll find lots of things to do to keep you occupied during your channel ferry crossing to France from Dover to Calais.

90 minute sailing

11 crossings a day

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Hull to Rotterdam

Arrive rested and refreshed in Hull with our onboard cabins on the Ferry to England. Enjoy live music and entertainment, choice of restaurants, and plenty of things to do on board.

12 hour crossing time

1 hour to Amsterdam

Cairnryan to Larne ferry route

Cairnryan to Larne

From eating and drinking, to entertainment and shopping in our World Duty Free store, you’ll find lots of things to do to keep you occupied during your Irish Sea ferry crossing to Northern Ireland from Cairnryan to Larne.

2.5h to Dublin

2h crossing time

Upgrade your experience

Travel in style, pamper your pooch or be the first on the ferry with our great range of upgrade options.
club lounge

£29 EACH WAY

Club lounge

Relax in our stylish Club Lounge this summer and enjoy panoramic sea views and all inclusive food and drinks.

Pet Lounge

Upgrade from £12

Pet lounge

Upgrade to our relaxing Pet Lounge, including complimentary drinks, from just £12 each way (price based on 1 dog + 1 adult).
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£12 each way

Priority boarding

Skip the queue and be the first to drive on* and off the ship for £12 each way.

Your Frequently Asked Questions

1 What are the benefits of ferry travel?
Ferry travel offers numerous benefits, including having no luggage restrictions and being pet-friendly. When travelling with P&O Ferries our passengers have plenty of onboard entertainment including children’s entertainment and plenty of onboard bars and restaurants so you can move freely during your ferry crossing. To find out more, explore the things to do on our P&O Ferries today.  
2 How to book a ferry

You can book a ferry ticket online via our website, using the ‘book now’ buttons located around our website or via our fare finder at the top of our homepage. Simply complete your route, travel dates, number of passengers and method of travel details to begin your booking journey.

Alternatively, you can book a ferry via our call centre on 01304 448888.

3 What is an ETA?
An ETA is a digital permission to travel, it authorises a person to travel to the UK. From 8 January 2025, non-EU residents will be required to have an ETA, with EU residents also requiring an ETA from 2 April 2025 for stays less than six months. Find out more by visiting our Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) page.
4 How do I amend my ferry booking?
If you have a P&O Ferries account, simply log on and amend your ferry booking via your account page – please ensure you have read through our ticket terms and conditions before making any amends. If you would prefer to amend your booking via the phone or are seeking special assistance related amends or requests, please speak with a member of our customer contact centre on 01304 448888, who will be happy to help. If you have placed your ferry booking via one of our partners, your booking amendment must be made directly with them.
5 How do I get the best ferry ticket price?
There are a number of ways you can get the best ferry ticket price with P&O Ferries. Firstly, booking directly with us means you’ll receive the best value price across all our routes. Secondly, remember to always book your ferry ticket far in advance, where possible, to get the best ferry ticket price. Lastly, always check our deals and sign up to our emails to receive our latest ferry ticket offers and prices direct to your inbox.