Short but sweet deals with Royal Caribbean

Join Royal Caribbean International’s Independence of the Seas (above) for a three-night Paris cruise-only from £299 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin). This price includes a three-night cruise, departing Southampton and calling at Le Havre before returning to the south coast port; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees. Price is based on April 27 departure.

Or try a four-night cruise to that Irish gem, Cork (Cobh).

Head to the Emerald Isle this spring on Independence's four-night Cork, cruise-only from £400 per person (based on two people sharing an inside cabin). Price includes a four-night cruise departing Southampton and calling at Cork, before returning to Southampton; meals and entertainment onboard and all relevant cruise taxes/fees.

Price is based on April 30 departure.

For more information or to book, see http://www.royalcaribbean.co.uk/ or contact the specialist cruise agents of The Cruise Line Ltd on 0800 008 6677.

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