New sale has last-minute cruises from just £179pp – with sailings to Spain, Portugal & Norwegian Fjords

THINKING about a spontaneous getaway to sunnier destinations?

Last-minute cruises are now available from as little as £179pp, with sailings to beautiful destinations like France, Spain, and Portugal - to name a few.

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Cruises have become increasingly popular this year by holidaymakers of all ages.

In fact, this year's bookings are said to have been taken over by millennials and Gen-Z, as well as influencers and footballers.

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One of the main reasons for this spike in booking is the convenience only a cruise can offer.

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Holidaymakers love not having to continuously pack and unpack and travel to see multiple destinations.

Plus, the huge range of activities on board makes travelling from one spot to the next not feel like a task.

When it comes to destinations, Brits have a massive choice between non-fly UK cruises and tours of the Mediterranean.

The discounts we've spotted are also available on cruises of different lengths, from two-night sails to fourteen days on the sea.

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The only thing to keep in mind is that these cruises are heavily discounted as they will depart soon.

The cheapest deal comes from MSC, with two-night cruises starting and kids' sailings starting at on July 4.

The cruise will sail from Southampton to France (Paris) on the MSC Virtuosa, which can accommodate up to 6,300 people.

Alternatively, if you're thinking of being away for a week, MSC's "France and Spain" is one of the best sellers, and it's currently discounted for .

, the cruise will sail to four destinations, including La Coruna and Bilbao, departing from Southampton on July 6.

Meanwhile, these are some more cruises we've spotted in the sale:

• 14 nights on MSC's Spain & Portugal cruise - (family of 4 from £3,964)
• 14 nights on P&O's Western Mediterranean cruise -
• 7 nights on P&O's Norwegian Fjords from Southampton - (family of 3 from £3,399)
• 9 nights on Celebrity Cruises' Spain & Portugal cruise - on August 24

Most of the deals will include your onboard meals, but you might have to add on drinks packages, so it's always best to double-check before booking.

We've also found some all-inclusive holidays in July that are still available for under £500pp.

You could visit Cyprus for 35C highs, summer holidays under £400pp and cheap beers.

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For something closer to home, Travelodge has cheap rooms to book in seaside locations this summer – with prices from £35.

_{Prices correct at the time of publication.}

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