Which cruise line for a Southampton mini cruise?

newgirly

Hi, I would really appreciate some help, I want to book a mini cruise for preferably 3 nights for towards the end of this year. Me and dh are 39/42 and have done a 4 night P&O which we really enjoyed last year.

Ideally we would prefer xmas markets and had originally booked a 2 nighter with P&O , however I cancelled it as for the price we could get an extra day or two for a similar price, plus 2 nights was not quite long enough. ( we had previously booked this one as we were travelling with another couple who can no longer make it )

So the question is, has anyone traveled with Cunard or royal carribean? I'm willing to give either a try, but am not sure which one to go for, I'm a bit worried Cunard is too old and royal c is a bit busy and full of families ( I do like kids , We have 3 it's just it's supposed to be a romantic weekend away )

Many thanks for any replies

travellerboy

You choices are extremely limited as only Cunard and P&O operate mini cruises from UK in December. Cunard will be three times the price of P&O and simply not value for money.


P&O is the only option, unfortunately RCL shorter cruises end in October as all their ships then cross the Atlantic.

newgirly

Thanks for the reply I don't mind travelling before December and have found the prices to be pretty much similar when on offer, it was more a question of what is like on board the ships really, old and stuffy or ok

travellerboy

The best advise to selecting your ideal cruiseline would be to visit www.cruisecritic.co.uk and look at the section 'How to pick a Cruiseline' I have been on many different cruiselines and would say that their assessment is near to correct as is possible.
Take a look, only you can decide, if I wanted a calm, restful and romantic break I would choose Celebrity, they offer value for money and are a cut above the main stream

daveyjp

travellerboy wrote: »

Cunard will be three times the price of P&O and simply not value for money.
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Any evidence of the three times? Cunard and P&O charge virtually the same. Starting prices for an inside cabin are About £100 a night.