Top three short cruises

Our pick of short cruises will get you into the cruising habit if you’re a novice, or introduce you to new lines and new experiences if you’re already a cruise veteran. Here are three of our favourites: 1. Carnival Cruises operates a fantastic short cruise programme – ideal as an add-on to a holiday in the states – they range from two to five days and visit the Bahamas and other Caribbean islands. Ships sail from various North American ports, including Galveston, Miami, New Orleans, Tampa. They also offer short cruises from San Diego to Mexico's west coast and Baja cruises from Long Beach 2. Costa Cruises have a great range of three to five night voyages in Europe. In the coming winter season Costa Serena will sail from Savona, Italy, to Barcelona, Spain, and Ajaccio, Corsica. While Costa Atlantica offers a five-night cruise stopping in Porto Torres, Ibiza, Alicante and Villefranche 3. Holland America's short cruises include one to five day sailings from Vancouver in September and the newest HAL ship, Eurodam, will take a three-day round trip from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas starting 15th October.