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13 top last-minute cruise deals for 2024

Last minute cruise deals can be a super way to bag great savings and set sail on a spontaneous adventure! We’ve rounded up some of the best for 2024.

Last minute cruise deals might be just the ticket for holidaymakers looking for a break in the near future. We see you spontaneity lovers!

Can you get last minute cruise deals? Yup, you sure can, and a travel agent like Iglu Cruise is the best place to go so you can view the full buffet of options.

Iglu still has a plethora of cruise ship deals to book, whether you fancy last minute cruise deals from Southampton, last minute all inclusive cruise deals or last minute cruise deals for Royal Caribbean – there’s so much to choose from!

How to book last minute cruise deals

We’ve made it easy for you and picked our favourites from the upcoming Iglu Cruise offers to make sure you get the best of the bunch as summer draws to an end. Happy hunting!

Best last minute cruise ship deals for August

British Isles from Southampton with Cunard

Last minute cruise deal from Southampton! Save up to £322 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + free onboard spend, port parking or coach transfers on Cunard Fare – lower prices on Early Saver Fares.

When: August 30, 2024
Duration: 12 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | Edinburgh (South Queensferry) | Invergordon | Greenock | Liverpool – overnight onboard | Ringaskiddy (for Cork) | Southampton
Ship: Queen Mary 2
Price: £974 pp

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Western Med from Southampton with P&O Cruises

Last minute cruise deal from Southampton! Save up to £122 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + book Select Price & choose from free spend, port parking or UK coach transfers + extra spend available on selected sailings + new 10% off the Classic Drinks package.

When: August 18, 2024
Duration: 14 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | La Coruna, Spain | Valencia | Marseille (Provence), France | Barcelona, Spain | Alicante | Cádiz (tours to Seville) | Southampton, UK
Ship: Arvia
Price: From £1,195 pp

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Iberian Treasures & North Africa from Tilbury with Ambassador Cruise Line

Save up to £57 per person + save up to an extra £71 when booking this cruise online + exclusive balcony price! Savings of 45 percent included on balcony cabins!

When: August 10, 2024
Duration: 12 nights
Where: London Tilbury, UK | Leixões, Portugal | Lisbon | Cadiz, Spain | Casablanca, Morocco | Gibraltar | Vigo, Spain | London Tilbury, UK
Ship: Ambience
Price: From £1,023 pp

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Best last minute cruise deals for September

Search for the Northern Lights from Southampton with Princess Cruises

Save up to £100 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + Upgrade for just £50pppd & receive a Princess Plus Drinks Package, wifi, tips & much more!

When: September 24, 2024
Duration: 14 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | Trondheim, Norway | Tromsø | Alta – overnight onboard | Gravdal | Alesund | Southampton, UK
Ship: Caribbean Princess
Price: From £1,074 pp

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Canada & New England from Southampton with P&O Cruises

Save up to £107 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + book Select Price & choose from free spend, port parking or UK coach transfers + extra spend available on selected sailings + new 10 percent off the Classic Drinks package.

When: September 23, 2024
Duration: 24 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada – overnight onboard | Sept-Iles | Quebec City – overnight onboard | Saguenay | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | Îles-de-la-Madeleine | Halifax | Sydney, Nova Scotia | Southampton, UK
Ship: Aurora
Price: From £1,973 pp

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Scandinavia & the Baltics from Southampton with P&O Cruises

Save up to £55 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + book Select Price & choose from free spend, port parking or UK coach transfers + extra spend available on selected sailings + new 10% off the Classic Drinks package.

When: September 20, 2024
Duration: 14 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | Kiel, Germany | Helsinki, Finland – overnight onboard | Tallinn, Estonia | Visby, Gotland, Sweden | Copenhagen, Denmark – overnight onboard | Southampton, UK
Ship: Britannia
Price: From £1,167 pp

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Greek Isles with Santorini, Athens & Florence from Rome with Norwegian Cruise Line

Save up to £92 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + up to 35 percent savings included + upgrade to Free at Sea from just £199pp and receive all these amazing benefits including open bar, speciality dining, wi-fi package and shore excursion credit.

When: September 6, 2024
Duration: 10 nights
Where: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy | Thira, Santorini, Greece | Athens (Piraeus) | Mykonos Town, Mykonos | Olympia (Katakolon) | Valletta, Malta | Messina, Sicily, Italy | Naples | Florence & Pisa (Livorno) | Rome (Civitavecchia)
Ship: Norwegian Epic
Price: From £960 pp

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Ancient Icons & 7-night Dalaman Area Stay with Marella Cruises

Last minute all inclusive cruise deal! Save up to an extra £25 when booking this cruise online + all inclusive cruise with flights, luggage, overseas transfers & tips included on all sailings.

When: September 30, 2024
Duration: 14 nights
Stay: Marmaris, Turkey – 7 nights post-cruise
Cruise: Marmaris, Turkey | Limassol, Cyprus | Alanya, Turkey | Rhodes Town, Rhodes, Greece | Bodrum, Turkey | Heraklion, Crete, Greece | Marmaris, Turkey
Ship: Marella Discovery
Price: From £1,272 pp (flights included)

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Best last minute cruise deals for October

Tropical Passage from Southampton to Galveston with Princess Cruises

Save up to £54 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + upgrade For Just £50pppd & receive a Princess Plus drinks package, wifi, tips & much more!

When: October 6, 2024
Duration: 21 nights
Where: Southampton, UK | Le Havre (Paris), France | Bilbao (Getxo), Spain | Vigo | Funchal, Madeira | St. John’s, Antigua | St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie | George Town, Grand Cayman | Galveston, Texas, UK
Ship: Regal Princess
Price: From £958 pp

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Catalina & Ensenada from Los Angeles with Royal Caribbean

Last minute Royal Caribbean cruise deal! Save up to £20 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + Beat The Clock onboard credit flash sale – book now and get more! Up to $275 onboard credit offer ends soon.

When: October 28, 2024
Duration: 4 nights
Where: Los Angeles, USA | Catalina Island | Ensenada | Los Angeles
Ship: Navigator of the Seas
Price: From £291 pp

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Half-Term Canary Islands from Tenerife with P&O Cruises

Save up to £193 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + book Select Price & choose from free spend + extra spend available on selected sailings + new 10% off the Classic Drinks package.

When: October 19. 2024
Duration: 14 nights
Where: Santa Cruz, Tenerife | Funchal, Madeira | Las Palmas, Gran Canaria | Lanzarote | Santa Cruz, Tenerife – overnight onboard | Funchal, Madeira | La Palma, Canary Islands | Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura | Santa Cruz, Tenerife – overnight onboard
Ship: Azura
Price: From £1,071 pp (flights included)

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Treasures of Norway & Denmark from Dundee with Ambassador Cruise Line

Save up to £45 per person + save up to an extra £59 when booking this cruise online + huge 20 percent savings included on your cruise fare + 20% off drinks when booking the Ambassador Fare!

When: October 28, 2024
Duration: 11 nights
Where: Dundee, UK | Bergen, Norway | Stavanger, Norway | Kristiansand, Norway | Oslo – overnight onboard | Copenhagen – overnight onboard | Newcastle (Port of Tyne), UK / Dundee
Ship: Ambition
Price: From £856 pp

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Barcelona to Southampton with Cunard

Save up to £60 per person + save up to an extra £10 when booking this cruise online + complimentary onboard spend, port parking or coach transfers on Cunard Fare – lower prices on Early Saver Fares.

When: October 14, 2024
Duration: 7 nights
Where: Barcelona, Spain | Malaga | Cadiz | Lisbon, Portugal | Southampton, UK
Ship: Queen Victoria
Price: From £585 pp (flight included)

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Are last minute cruise deals worth it?

Last-minute cruise deals can indeed be worth it, but there are several factors to consider to determine if they are the right choice for you so do consider the below…

Advantages of last minute cruise deals

Significant savings: Cruise lines often lower prices to fill unsold cabins, offering discounts that can be substantial compared to booking in advance.

Upgrades: Sometimes you may get a better cabin or additional perks as cruise lines try to make last-minute deals more appealing. Check with your travel agent if you fancy a bump-up!

Spontaneity: If you enjoy spur-of-the-moment travel, last-minute deals provide an exciting opportunity to embark on a trip without extensive planning. Where’s that dart for the world map?

Disadvantages of last minute cruise deals

Limited choice: Availability of cabins, preferred itineraries, and specific cruises may be limited. You might not get your desired room type or specific cruise line.

Less preparation time: Booking last minute gives you less time to prepare, which can be stressful, especially if you need to arrange travel documents, flights or time off work.

Higher travel costs: Flights and hotels (if needed) might be more expensive when booked last minute, potentially offsetting the savings on the cruise itself. A perk of working with a travel agent though is that they can help with this, and often with Iglu the flights are all priced in! Ker-ching!

Fewer amenities: Popular amenities, excursions and dining options may be fully booked by the time you make your reservation. Just remember to act fast once you’re all booked in!

Published 30.07.24