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Our mini cruises offer the perfect 'taster' of life on board

A mini cruise gives you the opportunity to visit destinations closer to home or, if you are new to cruising, gain a 'taster' of what a Fred. Olsen short cruise has to offer. Departing from a UK port on a mini cruise, you may choose to take in the sights of Amsterdam, the city of canals and bridges; splash out in Antwerp, the city of diamonds; or embark on a cultural tour of the museums and galleries of Ostende, Dublin and/or Belfast. Rouen, Le Havre or Bergen are other cruise itineraries to consider, and our Christmas shopping cruises to Cherbourg or Rouen in France are the ideal antidote to the pre-Christmas rush. Join us, relax, see some new places and let us spoil you for a while.  

See all Mini Cruises 2012

• Upcoming Mini Cruises - L1206
• On the Balmoral
• Departing on 26 May 2012 for 3 nights
• Prices starting from £199.

• GOLF - ST MARGARET’S ROYAL DUBLIN GOLF COURSE
• Dublin, Ireland, Ireland

• St. Margaret's Royal Dublin has already hosted 3 international tournaments. It boasts big dramatic holes like the roller coaster twelfth, which rolls between two lakes and across a babbling brook to a majestically elevated green.

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• The Story of Man (Tour D)
• Douglas, Scotland, United Kingdom

• DOUGLAS, ISLE OF MAN

  A recent addition to the town has been The House of Manannan, which we visit. The House is a multi-million pound heritage centre, which explores and interprets the long and fascinating history of the Isle of Man.

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• TOUR A - AMSTERDAM CITY & CANALS
• Amsterdam, Netherlands, Netherlands

• Although we appreciate that many guests will choose to explore the city alone, this tour is for those of us who enjoy seeing the sights from the comfort of a coach, and who value the services of a fully qualified English-speaking guide to enlighten us.

• TOUR A - BRUGES ON YOUR OWN
• Ostende, Belgium, Belgium

• This excursion is ideal for those guests wishing to visit the exquisitely preserved medieval town of Bruges and have free time to look around independently.

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• TOUR A - BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS
• Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium

• Our tour today will show us the highlights of Brussels – capital of Belgium and also home to the headquarters of the European Union.

The climate in these mini cruise destinations varies, but is generally very similar to that experienced in the UK.  Amsterdam has lovely spring temperatures, and summer in Guernsey can be quite balmy. Outside of the summer highs, the spring and autumn are an ideal time to travel on a mini cruise holiday, but can be cooler, with average temperatures indicated below.

Average temperatures:

•     London: 12.7º C
•     Amsterdam: 10.4º C
•     Cork: 9.1º C
   

To check on weather conditions for your mini cruise, click here to register or sign in to "My-Cruises".