Sussex Cruise News July 2026

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Southampton Sailings Southampton isn’t just about the big mainstream names like P&O cruises or Fred. Olsen. Some lesser known cruise lines that regularly use Southampton include: Celebrity - premium rather than mass market; MSC - less traditional than P&O or Cunard offering cheaper fares and newer ships; Norwegian Cruise Lines - offering seasonal Southampton sailings; and Azamara - boutique style, destination focused cruises on ships like Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest.

Southampton is unusual because it supports huge family megaships, traditional British cruising, luxury and boutique operators, mini cruises and transatlantic crossings. This mix is why cruise fans often say Southampton is the UK’s ‘homeport’ for ocean cruising.

MEDITERRANEAN, ITALY & SPAIN CELEBRITY APEX 12 September 2026 | 14 Nights

SPAIN & PORTUGAL CRUISE ROYAL CARIBBEAN FREEDOM OF THE SEAS

Price from £2390pp

09 May 2027 | 7 Nights

Southampton - Sea Day - Sea Day - Seville (Cádiz) - Sea Day - Cagliari (Sardinia) - Rome (Civitavecchia) - Florence/Pisa (La Spezia) - Nice (Villefranche) - Barcelona - Sea Day - Sea Day - La Coruña - Sea Day Southampton

Price from £777pp

NORTHERN EUROPEAN CITY ESCAPE MSC PREZIOSA 30 October 2026 | 7 Nights Price from £765pp Southampton - Sea Day - Hamburg - Sea Day - Amsterdam - Zeebrugge (Bruges) - Le Havre (Paris) - Southampton

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Southampton - Sea Day - Bilbao - Sea Day - Lisbon - Vigo - Sea Day Southampton

SPANISH CRUISE DISNEY CRUISE LINES - DISNEY WISH 30 August 2027 | 4 Nights Price from £1160pp Southampton - Sea Day - La Coruña - Sea Day - Southampton

For bookings please call SUSSEX CRUISE CLUB on 01243 871664

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Short Break Cruises

P&O CRUISES VENTURA

26 September 2026 | 3 Nights

08 February 2027 | 4 Nights

Inside Cabin £475pp Outside Cabin £495pp Balcony Cabin £515pp

Inside Cabin £379pp Outside Cabin £499pp Balcony Cabin £439pp

Southampton - Zeebrugge (Bruges) - Cherbourg (Mont-Saint-Michel) Southampton

Southampton - Overnight in Amsterdam - Sea Day - Southampton

CUNARD QUEEN ANNE

AMBASSADOR AMBITION

09 October 2026 | 4 Nights

23 May 2028 | 3 Nights

Inside Cabin £479pp Outside Cabin Wait List Balcony Cabin £569pp

Inside Cabin £339pp Outside Cabin £439pp Balcony Cabin £629pp

Southampton - Sea Day - Rotterdam - Zeebrugge (Bruges) - Southampton

Portsmouth - Zeebrugge (Bruges) - Honfleur - Portsmouth

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MSC MSC VIRTUOSA

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The Disney Wish will sail from Southampton for the first time in Summer 2027, marking its debut European season with 3-10 night itineraries. These cruises, on sale now, feature destinations including the Norwegian Fjords, Northern Europe and The British Isles.

The Disney Wish is a 144,000-gross-ton cruise ship that entered service in July 2022 as the first of Disney's Wish-class vessels. It measures 1,119 feet long, 128 feet wide, has 15 passenger decks, and accommodates 4,000 passengers and 1,555 crew members.

Grand Hall: The ship's atrium is inspired by a fairy-tale castle and features a stunning signature chandelier and a bronze statue of Cinderella.

Character Hull Art: In a Disney Cruise Line tradition, the bow features Captain Minnie Mouse, while the stern shows Rapunzel painting the exterior of the ship with the help of Pascal.

AquaMouse: The first-ever Disney attraction at sea, this 760-foot water coaster features show scenes, lighting, special effects, and a storyline based on The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse.

Hero Zone: A futuristic, sports-arena-style space for active families with obstacle courses and recreational games.

Theatrical Dining: The ship uses rotational dining, featuring Arendelle: A Frozen Dining Adventure (a theatrical dining experience), Worlds of Marvel (an interactive Avengers mission), and 1923 (which celebrates the golden age of Disney animation) The ship houses 1,254 staterooms, including 121 inside cabins, 170 ocean-view cabins, and 887 verandah staterooms.

Concierge Level: There are 74 concierge staterooms, which includes 23 concierge suites.

NORWEGIAN FJORDS CRUISE

NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISE

BRITISH ISLES CRUISE

DISNEY WISH

DISNEY WISH

03 September 2027 | 7 Nights

23 July 2027 | 7 Nights

27 August 2027 | 3 Nights

Price from £2312pp

Price from £2906pp

Price from £1158pp

Southampton - Sea Day - Kristiansand - Olden Ålesund - Haugesund - Sea Day Southampton

Southampton - Rotterdam - Sea Day Southampton

Southampton - Sea Day - Greenock - Liverpool Belfast - Sea Day - Isle of Portland Southampton

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DISNEY WISH

For bookings please call SUSSEX CRUISE CLUB on 01243 871664

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Escorted Cruise SPRINGTIME FALLS & FJORDS OF NORWAY BOREALIS 04 May 2027 | 8 Nights | S2704 Price from £1299pp Southampton – One day cruising – Cruising Lysefjord – Eidfjord – Cruising Hardangerfjord – Cruising Maurangerfjord & Furebergsfossen Waterfall – Skjolden – Cruising Lustrafjord – Cruising Sognefjord – Olden – Cruising Nordfjord – Two days cruising – Southampton INCLUSIONS 4 Door to Door Transfers 4 En-suite Accommodation

4 Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Five Course à la Carte Dinner, Late Night Buffet, Self-Service Tea & Coffee

4 Varied Daytime Activities 4 Lectures & Talks 4 Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi & Gym 4 Choice of Evening Entertainment 4 Formal Welcome &/or Captain’s Drink Party & Gala Buffet 4 Exclusive Woods Cocktail Party 4 Woods Tour Escort 4 Drinks Package 4 Gratuities Please note: Prices and offers are subject to availability and based on two sharing an inside cabin unless otherwise stated. Prices correct at time of publication. These cruises are operated by Fred.Olsen Cruise Lines Ltd, for whom Woods Holidays act as agent. The transport is provided by Woods Holidays and does not form part of the FOCL cruise package and is not covered by the FOCL bond. Full Ts & Cs are available www.fredolsencruises.com. Door to door transfers by taxi and coach are included within the Woods pick up area. Escort, transport to the port and cocktail party based on minimum numbers and can be withdrawn at any time and doesn’t form part of the FOCL cruise package and is not covered by the FOCL bond.

Exclusive Cruise & Stay!

Join us on an exclusive holiday combining two nights on board Ambassador’s cruise ship Ambition sailing from Portsmouth to Liverpool, and three nights at a four-star hotel in Chester.

Take this opportunity to

Inclusions: 4 All Coach Travel smaller ship with a capacity 4 Door to Door Service for 1200 guests, carefully 4 Two Nights Ambition configured to cater for all 4 (Full Board & Entertainment & Gratuities) your moods at sea. The ship 4 Three Nights The Queen has a selection of restaurants, Chester (Half Board) bars and lounges, library, 4 Liverpool Guided Tour shopping galleria, swimming 4 Chester Guided Tour pool, spa (extra charges may 4 Port Sunlight Guided Tour apply), and fitness centre.

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EW RE A LE SE Please note: Insurance is compulsory, please enquire. Deposit is £150pp.

Terms and conditions apply. Can only be booked direct with Woods Travel (no agents).

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5 Nights

Cabin Type

Prices from

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£799pp

Ocean View

£859pp

Inside Sole Use

£1069pp

Ocean View Sole Use

£1129pp

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27 February 2028 | 21 Nights Price from £2299pp PLUS £80pp OBC

10 September 2028 | 7 Nights Price from £899pp Southampton - Sea day - Stavanger - Skjolden - Lustrafjorden (Scenic Cruising) - Sognefjord (Scenic Cruising) - Olden - Innvikfjorden (Scenic Cruising) - Bergen - Sea Day - Southampton

4 QUEENS CELEBRATIONS QUEEN VICTORIA 05 May 2028 | 14 Nights Price from £3749pp Southampton – Two Sea Days – Newhaven (for Edinburgh), Scotland Aberdeen - Invergorden (for tours to Inverness or Loch Ness) - Kirkwall, Orkney - Scenic Cruising Isle of Mull - Sea Day - Killybegs (tours to Donegal), Ireland - Belfast, Northern Ireland - Liverpool - Holyhead, Wales - Sea Day Southampton

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Southampton – Two Sea Days - Tangiers, Morocco - 2 Sea Days La Goulette (for Tunis), Tunisia - Valletta, Malta - Sea Day - Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece - Transit Dardanelles, Turkey - Overnight in Istanbul, Turkey Sea Day - Messina, Italy - Sea Day - Sea Day - Cadiz (Tours to Seville), Spain – Two Sea Days - Southampton

NORWEGIAN FJORDS CUNARD - QUEEN ANNE

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EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN DISCOVERY BRITANNIA

GREEK ISLAND FLY-CRUISE P&O - AZURA 12 October 2028 | 7 Nights Price from £849pp London Airport - Overnight in Valletta, Malta - Sea Day - Piraeus (tours to Athens), Greece - Souda Bay (for Chania Crete) - Katakolon (for Olympia), Greece - Sea Day - Valletta, Malta - London Airport

For bookings please call SUSSEX CRUISE CLUB on 01243 871664

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River Cruising

RHINE & MOSELLE RIVER CRUISE 16 June 2027 | 7 Nights | MS RIVIERA RESPLENDENCE 5*

DELIGHTS OF THE DOURO

Price from £2649pp

12 April 2027 | 7 Nights | MS VASCO DE GAMA

Eurostar from St Pancras - Cologne - Cochem - Trier - Bernkastel Koblenz & Boppard – Rhine Gorge & Rüdesheim - Cologne - Eurostar to St Pancras

Price from £1895pp

INCLUDES

Flight from London Gatwick - Porto - Régua - Vega de Terron (Salamanca) - Barca d’Alva - Ferradaso and Pinhão - Porto - Flight to Gatwick

4 Free Onboard WIFI 4 All Inclusive Drinks Package 4 10 Experiences 4 Full Board Dining 4 Complimentary Tea & Coffee on Board

4 Gala Dinner & Evening 4 Free Onboard WIFI 4 Welcome Cocktail 4 All Inclusive 4 Free Headsets on Excursions

BUDAPEST, BRATISLAVA & VIENNA A DANUBE DISCOVERY

LYON & PROVENCE

15 September 2027 | 4 Nights MS RIVIERA RESPLENDENCE 5*

INCLUDES

02 May 2027 | 7 Nights | VIKING BURI Price from £3295pp

Price from £1599pp Flight from London Gatwick - Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Budapest Flight to London Gatwick INCLUDES 4 Free Onboard WIFI 4 All Inclusive Drinks Package 4 4 Experiences 4 20kg Checked Luggage 4 Expert Riviera Cruise Director

Flight from London – 2 Nights in Lyon – Vienne – Tournon – Viviers – Arles – 1 Night in Avignon – Flight to London INCLUDES

4 Free Onboard WIFI 4 All Onboard Meals, featuring Regional Specialities 4 Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks with Lunch & Dinner 4 One Complimentary Shore Excursion in Every Port of Call

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Escorted Tours

ICONS OF JAPAN 14 March 2028 | 9 Nights | HHHHHOTELS

14 October 2026 | 7 Nights | HHH HOTEL

Price from £4069pp

Price from £1028pp

Flight from London Heathrow. This tour is the perfect introduction to Japan. From golden temples and Shinto shrines to feudal castles, there's rich and interesting history to uncover throughout this vast and unique land.

Flight from London Gatwick. Nestled between mountain landscapes and lakeside vistas, Garda's charming resort towns provide the perfect backdrop for an Italian escape.

Highlights • See the famous sights of Tokyo including the Imperial Palace, Shibuya Crossing and Sensoji.

• Enjoy astonishing views of Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka and Lake Kawaguchi.

• Travel at 200mph on the high-speed bullet train.

• Explore Kyoto on a guided tour including Kinkakuji, an incredible golden temple, Honmaru Gardens and the famous rock garden of Ryōan-ji.

• Visit the charming coastal town of Kamakura home to a great Buddhist statue, temple and gardens.

MONET’S GARDEN, THE LOIRE VALLEY & FONTAINEBLEAU 17 June 2027 | 6 Nights | HHH & HHHH Hotels

Boasting magnificent fjord-like landscapes, dotted with vibrant lemon groves and charming resort towns, it's no surprise that Lake Garda remains one of Italy's most popular tourist hotspots every year. Make the most of your time with a suite of fascinating optional excursions, from city tours of Venice and Verona to a scenic drive through the nearby Dolomites.

Highlights • Enjoy an optional Grand Circular tour of Lake Garda • Partake in an optional full-day tour of Venice • Take the opportunity to explore the city of Verona, the setting that inspired Romeo & Juliet

CANADIAN ROCKIES 17 October 2027 | 10 Nights | VARIOUS HOTELS

Price from £1388pp

Price from £2835pp

Eurostar from St Pancras. If you are planning to visit one of the most beautiful regions of France, this tour of the Loire Valley is ideal – the name alone evokes wonderful imagery of beautiful gardens and enchanting buildings straight out of fairy tales.

Flight from London Heathrow. Take one of the world's must-do journeys through Canada's breathtaking scenery to Vancouver and Victoria - two of British Columbia's most charming cities.

Highlights • Visit the impressionist artist Claude Monet’s home and garden – see the famous ‘Water Lily’ pond and ‘Japanese Bridge’ that inspired his most iconic work.

• Explore the finest of France’s stunning châteaux; Chinon, Chenonceau, Villandry and Fontainebleau.

• Visit Chartres and its stunning Gothic cathedral displaying Europe’s finest stained glass.

• Take a guided tour of Fontevraud Abbey - a stunning UNESCO World Heritage site - and visit medieval Tours, royal Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci’s house.

• Visit Saumur and the Ackerman wine cellars.

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LAKE GARDA

Discover the glories of Western Canada as you travel from the Stampede City of Calgary, via majestic Banff and its scenic heights, past sparkling Lake Louise to historic Jasper and its National Park. A stay in the beautiful resort of Sun Peaks is followed by the journey down to welcoming Vancouver, Canada's most liveable city, before your holiday ends with a stay in unashamedly "British" Victoria, British Columbia's charming capital of the Rockies capital on delightful Vancouver Island.

Highlights • Stay in Banff, Capital of the Rockies • Optional excursion to discover Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake • Optional excursion to follow the Icefields Parkway via Lake Louise • Discover Vancouver

For bookings please call SUSSEX CRUISE CLUB on 01243 871664

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Solo Cruising with Fred.Olsen

GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS 16 December 2026 | 6 Nights | BALMORAL Price from £999pp Southampton - Sea Day - Overnight in Hamburg - Sea Day - Honfleur Southampton

CANARY ISLANDS & MADEIRA WINTER WARMTH 06 January 2027 | 14 Nights | BALMORAL

FJORDS, MOUNTAINS & WATERFALLS OF NORWAY 11 July 2027 | 8 Nights | BALMORAL Price from £1199pp Southampton - Sea Day - Cruising Lysefjord - Leirvik & Cruise Åkrafjord & Langfoss Waterfall - Skjolden - Cruising Lustrafjord - Nordfjordeid Cruising by Hornelen – Two Sea Days - Southampton

SCENIC SUMMERTIME SCOTTISH ISLES 08 August 2027 | 10 Nights | BALMORAL Price from £1499pp

Price from £1399pp Southampton – Two Sea Days - Vigo – Two Sea Days - Las Palmas Tenerife - La Palma - Funchal - Two Sea Days - La Coruña - Sea Day Southampton

Southampton - Sea Day - Rosyth - Sea Day - Lerwick - Stornoway – Portree, Isle of Skye - Cruising Loch Hourn - Cruising by The Small Isles Cruising Sound of Mull - Cruising past Duart Castle - Cruising by Fingal’s Cave - Belfast - Sea Day - Southampton

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Exlusive Fred.Olsen Deals Even more is now included in the cruise price when you book a freedom fare with Fred. Olsen. Alongside full board dining, entertainment and enrichment talks, shuttle buses for ports over a mile away from the ship, fitness centre access and classes, port taxes, fees and gratuities are also included along with their satisfaction guarantee. Plus house beer, wine and draught soft drinks with lunch and dinner are now included, so you can unwind and savour every moment knowing everything is taken care of.

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We have some exclusive offers with Fred.Olsen that are only available by booking with The Sussex Cruise Club.

COLOURS & CULTURES OF MOROCCO BALMORAL

FRANCE WITH BORDEAUX & THE RIVER SEINE BALMORAL

16 February 2027 - 12 Nights Price from £1349pp

19 July 2027 | 9 Nights Price from £1199pp

Combine adventure and comfort as you uncover Morocco’s rich culture - Explore Tangier, Chefchaouen and historic Rabat and Marrakech - Savour tagines and mint tea, or browse souks filled with colourful wares.

With two days docked in Bordeaux, explore its tree-lined boulevards - Explore the world-famous wine region and its wine making traditions - Sail along the Seine past châteaux and villages to explore Rouen.

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FRANCE & BELGIUM EASTER BREAK BALMORAL

AUTUMN FJORDS OF NORWAY BALMORAL

25 March 2027 | 8 Nights Price from £949pp

21 September 2027 | 9 Nights Price from £1199pp

Step ashore in Antwerp and begin your exploration straight away - Sail along the picturesque River Seine, thanks to Balmoral’s smaller size - Enjoy two days in Rouen and perhaps enjoy a trip to Paris.

Explore Norway’s fjords, with Balmoral sailing along Lysefjord and Åkrafjord Cruise Nordfjord and Lustrafjord to Olden and Skjolden - Hike Briksdal Galcier and ride the Loen Skylift for stunning views.

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CANARY ISLANDS WITH THE FLEET FIESTA BOREALIS

IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS BALMORAL

23 November 2026 | 15 Nights Price from £2199pp

28 February 2027 | 14 Nights Price from £1699pp

Enjoy a day of fun as Borealis joins Bolette and Balmoral in Las Palmas Embrace Spain’s relaxing siesta culture and relax on sandy beaches - Explore Madeira’s lush landscapes and sample its fortified wine.

Spend an evening going in search of the Aurora from Narvik - Try a husky ride or toboggan through snowcovered landscapes - Enjoy scenic cruising past the Seven Sister Mountains.

CULTURE & COASTLINE OF ITALY BALMORAL

SPAIN SIESTA & THE SOLAR ECLIPSE BALMORAL

02 April 2027 | 18 Nights Price from £2399pp

28 July 2027 | 11 Nights Price from £1649pp

Explore Cinque Terre with its pastelcoloured villages clinging to cliffsides Indulge in Italian delights like gelato, espresso and Vermentino wine - From Civitacheccia, visit Rome and explore the Colosseum.

Experience the phenomenon of a total solar eclipse in Cádiz - Take a ride on the iconic cable car to the top of Gibraltar’s Rock - Sample Galician tapas and Rias Baixas wine in Vigo and La Coruña.

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Cruise at Christmas & New Year Christmas is a time for celebration, relaxation and making unforgettable memories with loved ones.

While traditional holiday routines can be enjoyable, a Christmas cruise offers a unique and stress-free way to experience the festive season. Whether you’re dreaming of Caribbean beaches, mediterranean cities or winter warmth in the Canaries, a cruise lets you combine festive celebrations with unforgettable travel experiences.

This year swap the stress for sunshine, adventure and festive luxury by booking a Christmas cruise.

CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS ISLAND HOPPING 18 December 2026 | 31 Nights | BOREALIS | Adults only Price from £4199pp Southampton - Four Days Sailing - Tenerife - Six Days Sailing - Overnight in Antigua - St Maarten - St Kitts & Nevis - Saint Lucia - St Vincent & Grenadines - Grenada - Barbados - Six Days Sailing - Funchal - Three Days Sailing - Southampton

CANARIES CHRISTMAS & FUNCHAL FIREWORKS 22 December 2026 | 15 Nights | BALMORAL Price from £3299pp Southampton - Four Days Sailing - Tenerife - Las Palma - Las Palmas Overnight in Funchal - One Day Sailing - Overnight in Lisbon - Two Days Sailing - Southampton

CHRISTMAS NORTHERN EUROPEAN CITY ESCAPE 24 December 2027 | 7 Nights | VENTURA Price from £879pp Southampton - Sea Day - Overnight in Hamburg - Sea Day - Cherbourg - Le Havre - Southampton

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN HAMBURG 29 December 2026 | 5 Nights | AURORA Price from £1349pp Southampton - Sea Day - Overnight in Hamburg - Zeebrugge (Bruges) Southampton

Tel: 01243 871664 | www.sussex–cruiseclub.co.uk Woods Travel, 43 Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis, West Sussex PO21 2NL Prices are correct at time of publication (July 2026). All fares and benefits in this leaflet are subject to availability and can be withdrawn without notice. Individual tour/cruise operators Terms & Conditions apply and can be supplied on request. Offers shown are for new bookings only and cannot be added retrospectively or in conjunction with any other promotional offers. All fares are per person and are based on two people sharing the lead –in price accommodation, unless otherwise stated. There may be additional charges to pay: Fuel supplements, gratuities or taxes – please check at the time of booking. Some ports may be at anchor. Where shown, door to door transfers apply to passengers residing in the Sussex Cruise Club Pick Up Area, unless otherwise stated – please call for further details. Transfers may be by taxi or coach and may be shared. The Sussex Cruise Club is a trading name of the Woods Travel Group. E&OE.

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