Ferry from Hull

Know as the Venice of the north, Bruges is the perfect city to visit on a mini cruise from Hull.

Bruges is a well-preserved historic city with plenty of medieval culture and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. If history and culture are what you are looking for then a mini cruise to Bruges is a must.

There are plenty of old buildings to visit, a fantastic town square where you can sit with a coffee or a beer and soak up the atmosphere. With plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from, Bruges is little-known jewel in the crown of Europe.

Famed for its Belgian chocolates, there are hundreds of confectioners where you can sample and buy fine hand-made chocolates.

Of course there is a range of museums to visit for those who want to soak up a little culture, and there are more contemporary attractions too, including the Concert Hall where you may be able to catch an unforgettable performance. There's more ideas in our guide to a day in Bruges.

A mini cruise to Bruges from Hull is a perfect getaway for a few days and when you book online with P&O Ferries, there's no need to break the bank!

Your journey is part of the break when you take a mini cruise to Bruges from Hull. Travelling on a luxury cruise ferry, there is plenty to do during the journey. Facilities include:

• Choose from a range of onboard entertainment
• Ensuite cabin for a great night's sleep
• A la carte or buffet dining depending on your mood
• Selection of bars and lounges
• Cinema
• Casino
• On board shop

Bruges mini cruise itinerary

Day 1

• 14:30 - 17:30 Check in at passenger terminal in Hull. Board cruise ferry for drinks.
• 19:00 Ship leaves Hull for overnight cruise to Zeebrugge

Day 2

• 09:30 Arrive at Zeebrugge
• 10:00 Coach leaves terminal in Zeebrugge
• 10:30 Arrive at Bruges (Central Station) and explore the historic city at leisure
• 17:30 Coach departs Bruges (Central Station) for Zeebrugge
• 18:00 Arrive in Zeebrugge
• 19:00 Depart Zeebrugge for entertainment-filled overnight cruise back to Hull

Day 3

• 08:00 Arrive back in sunny Hull

If you're on a mini cruise to Bruges, you don't have long there, so we've put together some suggestions for what you might do with the day or so - check out our guide to a day in Bruges.

If you've got a little longer or are looking for some more inspiration, we've also put together a list of some of the best guides to Bruges where you will be able to find out more about Bruges, including its history, architecture, and culture.

Other Mini Cruises

You can also take a minicruise from Hull to Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.

• Mini cruise to Rotterdam
• Mini cruise to Amsterdam

Can't sail from Hull?

There are also other options for mini-cruises - DFDS offer a mini cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam and Esbjerg from Harwich.

P&O also offer a Portsmouth to Bilbao mini-cruise until September 2010 when this route will be sadly discontinued.