Malaga to Southampton via sea

[Toothfairy]

Boyfy n I will soon be leaving the sunshine behind for a bit of stability in the UK (thanks to the in-laws) and instead of flying back we wanted to take our time n travel by sea. As neither of us drive we'd need passage from Malaga or Gibraltar and only really want a lil cheap ferry/cruise crossing. I am having real trouble finding anything on the internet as everything relates to a full on 2 week plus cruise or a cruise starting FROM Southampton so I'm now asking Answerbank.
Does anyone know of any sites or companies that could help us?

Thanks in advance.

[mushroom25]

there aren't any scheduled passenger ships from southern Spain to the UK; you could try approaching a company that sells passenger space on freight ships - have a look at http://www.seat61.com/links.htm#freight%20ship

alternatively, take a train from Malaga to Madrid and onward to Bilbao, dep Malaga 12h05 arr Bilbao 21h11 (there are earlier services requiring more than one change, check http://reiseauskunft.bahn.de/bin/query.exe/en for details) - then take P&O's cruise ferry from Bilbao to Portsmouth, dep 13h15 every 3rd day, and arrive approx 17h30 the next day. Check http://www.poferries....le_timetable_POBI.htm for sailing dates.

[dzug2]

You might find a cruise company prepared to offer you a one way trip. I doubt if you'll find anything on line - you'd need to contact them direct, as it would be a 'one off' to fill an otherwise empty cabin.