Plymouth to Spain mini-cruise
Enjoy a 2-night cruise to Santander from £129 per person
With our short cruise offer to Spain from Plymouth, you'll experience two days and nights of relaxation on board our flagship, Pont-Aven, and enjoy award-winning service and top-class facilities.
Relax into the rich experience of travelling by sea. Enjoy fine dining at the à la carte restaurant, indulge in a spa treatment and go shopping in our boutiques with top brands at Duty-Free prices. With all this as well as cinemas and live entertainment, there’s lots to do on board to keep everyone entertained.
You’ll disembark in the heart of Santander, and spend a short amount of time ashore. Take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the fantastic views of the Cantabrian Sea. Why not pop into one of the cafés and tapas bars nearby for a real taste of Spain and sample some tasty local delicacies?
Your mini-cruise includes
Return cruise from Plymouth to Santander as a foot passenger
2 nights on board with en suite cabin accommodation
A short time ashore in the elegant seaside resort of Santander
Mini-cruise prices
Prices are £129 per person including a 2 berth inside cabin each way. Cabin upgrades available - see below. If you'd like to find out more about the cabins available on this cruise, visit our Pont-Aven accommodation section.
Book online for the best price! There’s a service charge of £10 for bookings made through our Contact Centre.
| Cabin type | Upgrades |
|---|---|
| 2 berth inside cabin | Included |
| 2 berth outside cabin (sea view) | £20 cabin supplement |
| 4 berth inside cabin | £40 cabin supplement |
| 4 berth outside cabin (sea view) | £50 cabin supplement |
All other cabin types are excluded from this offer. Disabled cabins are available on request, subject to availability.
2025 mini-cruise dates
This cruise to Spain departs from our Plymouth ferry port on either Wednesday or Sunday from 2 April 2025 until 29 October 2025.
| Depart Plymouth | Arrive Santander | Depart Santander | Arrive Plymouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 15:45 | Thur 13:00 | Thur 16:00 | Fri 11:15 |
| Sun 16:45 | Mon 14:00 | Mon 17:00 | Tue 14:00 |
All times shown are local time. Passengers are required to check-in at least 60 minutes before departure.
GOOD TO KNOW
GETTING TO PLYMOUTH
Plymouth is easy to reach from Wales and the West Country with fast access to the ferry port from the A38 motorway. Going south from Exeter, head southwest on the A38 to Plymouth. Exit the A38 at the A374 and follow signs to the 'continental ferry port'. Frequent trains run from London's Paddington Station to Plymouth taking 3 to 4 hours. For rail information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. Plymouth Citybus operates buses from the train station into the city centre but there is no direct bus to the ferry terminal. Local bus information can be found at www.plymouthbus.co.uk
PARKING AT PLYMOUTH
Port parking is available opposite the ferry terminal. Card/contactless payment is accepted. 24-hour parking is available for £12.00. For more information visit our Plymouth port guide.
ABOUT SANTANDER
Santander, the capital of Cantabria, is an elegant city stretched across a wide bay with many stunning beaches.
Surrounded by mountains and countryside, the streets wind up through the hilly landscape to afford fantastic views of the Cantabrian Sea, which supplies the city's restaurants with the fantastic seafood for which Cantabria is renowned. A shopping hub, the best shopping can be found on the Alameda de Oviedo Boulevard, bustling with street vendors, and the stylish and completely pedestrianised Calle Burgos. For more information visit our Santander travel guide.
SANTANDER FERRY PORT
Santander ferry port is in the heart of the city so within easy walking distance of its shops and attractions as well as being the gateway to the Picos de Europa. For more information visit our Santander port guide.
DUTY-FREE SHOPPING
Duty-free shopping has returned on board, with savings of up to 40% when you sail to and from the UK and Spain.
From duty-free savings on tobacco and spirits and wines – with many of your favourite tipples, and new tastes, yet to be discovered – to unmissable discounts on top brands, including Chanel, Dior, Hugo Boss, and Jean Paul Gaultier; plus your favourites from cosmetics and skincare.
For more information and to see your customs allowances visit our Duty-Free page.
DUTY FREE SHOPPING
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