If you're looking for something a bit different to the norm, try a themed mini cruises from P&O Ferries on sailings from Hull.
There are plenty of different themes. All are based around a standard mini cruise to Amsterdam or Rotterdam, sailing from the Port of Hull. You'll sail overnight and have a day to explore either of these wonderful cities.
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On top of this specific entertainment is included, be that a murder mystery dinner, live musicians on-board, sporting events, or access to themed parties.
If you are looking for something a bit different then you've found it!
2023 calendar
All mini cruises are two night sailings, with two-nights en-suite accommodation, return overseas coach transfers, and entertainment included in the price. Food and drink are additional charges you might want to bear in mind.
| Date | Theme | Destination | Starts from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th October 2023 | Northern Soul Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £89pp ° |
| 4th October 2023 | Northern Soul Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £89pp ° |
| 29th October 2023 | Hulloween Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £99pp ° |
| 29th October 2023 | Hulloween Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £99pp ° |
| 8th November 2023 | Dolly Parton Tribute Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £89pp ° |
| 8th November 2023 | Dolly Parton Tribute Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £89pp ° |
| 25th November 2023 | 80s Party Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £99pp ° |
| 25th November 2023 | 80s Party Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £99pp ° |
| 8th December 2023 | Bruno Mars & Harry Styles Tribute Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £119pp ° |
| 8th December 2023 | Bruno Mars & Harry Styles Tribute Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £119pp ° |
| 13th December 2023 | Christmas Party Mini Cruise | Amsterdam | From £89pp ° |
| 13th December 2023 | Christmas Party Mini Cruise | Rotterdam | From £89pp ° |
The 'from' prices were correct at the time of writing. They may have since changed. Check the P&O website for latest prices.
Previous themed mini cruises
Previous themed mini cruises include:
- Northern Soul mini cruise - Enjoy fantastic entertainment from Keith Fletcher (BBC Radio / Blackpool Tower Soul Weekender), Ginger Taylor (Blackpool Tower Soul Weekender / The Ritz Brighouse), Danny Clegg (Jersey Soul Weekender / Mill At Croston), Carol Gilboy (The North West's No.1 Female DJ), Steve Gainey and Roman.These great DJs will provide the musical entertainment each night, playing you all the Northern Soul & Motown greats from 9pm until late. DJs will be appearing in the Sunset Lounge on Deck 8 and Soul Music will also be playing in our Sky Lounge on Deck 12.
- Murder Mystery mini cruise - Fancy yourself as Miss Marple, Inspector Clouseau or even as Jessica Fletcher? This mini cruise sailing is the perfect choice if you love your crime dramas. Edwina Weston was a singer, a dancer and the showcase star of the West End and Broadway. She died at the ripe age of 85. One of her dying wishes was to have her ashes scattered at sea and her solicitor Marcus Jeffrey is on-board your cruise to see that this is done. It's a double whammy too as he has also been instructed to read out her will afterwards. She has left a sizeable estate and there is a lot of interest. There's a deep and dark plot afoot and it's your job to sniff out the truth.
- Fawlty Towers mini cruise - If you could have sworn you have stayed in a hotel run by Basil Fawlty before then you really will appreciate this themed mini cruise. It's a regular mini cruise with the added hilarity of a team of professional comedians who take on the personalities of Basil, Sybil and Manuel offering non-stop laughter and fun. This is a perfect getaway for those that love Basil (and can empathise with Sybil!).
- Bonkers Bingo in association with Mecca
- Champions of Darts
- Country with Dolly Parton tribute
- Made in Hull
- Prog Rock
- ABBA and Beegees tributes
- Rotterdam Comic Con
- Shiiine On festival
- Vintage
- St Patrick's
- Christmas Party
- Hulloween spooky Halloween themed mini cruise
The dull-but-necessary small print
All deals are subject to availability and can be withdrawn by the operator without prior notice. The lead-in prices (otherwise known as the 'from' prices) are, unless otherwise stated above, based on two adults sharing the cheapest available cabin on the cheapest available date. Typically the best prices are available at the start of any promotion period so the earlier you book the better choice of sailing dates and cabin availability you should have. Mid-week sail dates are likely to be cheaper than weekend sail dates.
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when is the next northern soul themed cruise front Hull
I can't see any dates for late 2022 / early 2023 yet.
Hi when will tickets go on sale for Northern soul new years eve
I'm not sure. Keep an eye out on the website. It shouldn't be long, I'd imagine.
hi I have a voucher which runs out 31 December and I can't use it as the mini cruises themed have not been announced. can this be taken over in to the new year as I was told dates would be out mid december
Best contact P&O for a definitive answer. They might be able to extend the voucher life too.
Thanks I'll just keep checking
I reckon March looks favorite
Any mini cruise scheduled for New year's Eve 2022 please?
I had a look. There's availability up to the week of Christmas, but dates beyond this haven't been released yet.
Looking for a mini themed cruise weekend commencing Friday 24th April 2020 or Friday 12th June 2020 for 11 people - when will these dates be available ??
That announcement should come early in the new year.
Thank you - will I have to just keep checking the website or is there a way to be notified ?
If you join my newsletter, I send out notifications when something interesting is available. Also, my Facebook page receives similar updates.
Hi do you know if there will be any themed cruises at the end of July ?
I doubt it. P&O has started listing its next themes for October.
When is the next planned Mod Ska themed ferry from Hull
P&O hasn't announced anything yet but as soon as I hear anything, I'll update this page!
Cheers done it once but looking to get a big group together
Is there going to be the Little Mix & One Direction themed cruise this year please?
I'm not sure but fingers crossed something like that will be on the cards!
Thank you
are you arranging any cruise trips that take you to the bulbfields ,instead of going into amsterdam please looking at april/may 2019
I'm not aware of any bulb fields tours from either P&O or DFDS. DFDS do run a mini cruise to Keukenhof Gardens but I'm not sure if this is quite what you had in mind?
Looking for a murder mystery themed quiz from hull
I will keep an eye out and let you know if I spot anything.
Looking for an 80,s themed trip to Amsterdam July 2019 any thing available ? Around 10 adults for a 50th birthday bash ??
That sounds like it should be a lot of fun! The themed mini cruise schedule usually gets released between 3 and 6 months ahead of time, so you should find out whether anything suitable is running between January and March 2019.
Do you have details of mod/ska mini cruise for 22nd march 2019
Not yet I'm afraid, but as soon as I hear anything, I'll update this list.
looking for mini cruise April/may 2019 any themed ?
would love murder mystery, its for a hen night
I've heard nothing yet but will keep an eye out. I update this page with the latest themes I come across, so it's worth bookmarking to check regularly.
Please can you forward details of Ska cruises when they go on sale.
Keep an eye on this page. As soon as I get details of themed cruises from P&O Ferries, I'll update the list here.
Hi Looking for a mini cruise for my hubbies birthday any dates etc for April onwrds please
Standard mini cruises are available but I've not been given a list yet of themed cruises from April onwards.
Hi, wanting to send parents on 60s weekend for their 50th Anniversary can you tell me if any available, April ,May or June 2018
I've nagged P&O for their list of April/May/June themed mini cruises but as yet I don't have any details. I think they'll surface in early April. As soon as details are released, I'll update this page with the dates and lead-in prices.
looking for details about the Darts mini cruise this december ?
Details of these should be released around August/September.
When will 2018 themed mini cruise dates be out
Themed cruises are released around three months prior to the sail date. I've listed the current range above.
The mini cruises I would love to go on i.e Madness and the Jam and the Northern Soul cruises are never during school holidays. As I work in a school I miss out on these cruises every year. To have one during half term once in a while would be good.
Having spoken to a P&O manager, it sounds like they will be running more of these themed events through the year. As a dad myself, I hope they will consider running these through half term although I suspect they would need to theme the entertainment accordingly to appeal to the wider family market.
Hi..can you keep me informed of themed weekwnds for 2018 thankyou..we have been on a few and just come back from mini soul weekend thanks
I'll keep a lookout for the next batch of events. What did you think of the Soul weekend? Would you recommend it?
Yes very much.
Want to come again..
Wen will the themed mowtown norfhern soul be out thanks
P&O lists the current range. I am planning to put together a detailed resource for themed mini cruises so stay tuned!
Looking for themed mini cruises for 2018
Sorry, 2018 dates haven't been released yet by Superbreak.
Hi
so are you saying ther are no themed cruises in nov/dec 2017 ??
Superbreak has just two listed at the moment (October and November).
What are the themed cruises in DEC 2017 please like rock and roll ?
Superbreak seems to have scaled back their themed events for 2017. The list shows current options.
I am looking for a theme mini cruise in September for my partnered 50th birthday can't find murder mystery or faulty towers or many of the other are there any themed ones on September 2027 please
Superbreak seems to have scaled back their themed events for 2017. I have updated the list to reflect current availability.
Please give me a list of themed cruise from Hull to Bruge in July 2017
I've had a look and there's no themed cruises to Bruges scheduled until November 2017. I checked the Amsterdam route and the next themed cruise there is in December.