Quick Getaways
Short & Weekend Cruises
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Recommended Weekend Cruises

Featured Weekend Cruises

  • MSC Seashore
    4 rating out of 5  (664 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    MSC Seashore

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Ocean Cay Marine Reserve (Cruise Line Private Island)
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2025
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    interior from
    $247
    $82pernight
    oceanview from
    $301
    $100pernight
    balcony from
    $341
    $114pernight
    suite from
    $581
    $194pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • ALL IN: Save on Drinks & Wi-Fi!
    • Up to 30% Savings & Free or Reduced Fares for Kids
    • The MSC Cruise Experience: Click to Learn More
     
    interior from
    $247
    $82pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (664 reviews)
  • Norwegian Gem
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,507 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

    Norwegian Gem - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $360
    $120pernight
    oceanview from
    $430
    $143pernight
    balcony from
    $530
    $177pernight
    suite from
    $600
    $200pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board- Call
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Reduced Fares for Third & Fourth Guests
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Up to $1,500 Off All Cruises + Enhanced More at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $360
    $120pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,507 reviews)
  • Liberty of the Seas
    4.2 rating out of 5  (3,983 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day

    Liberty of the Seas

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $376
    $125pernight
    oceanview from
    $453
    $151pernight
    balcony from
    $488
    $163pernight
    suite from
    $591
    $197pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $376
    $125pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (3,983 reviews)

Short Bahamas Cruises

  • Carnival Conquest
    4 rating out of 5  (3,734 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    Carnival Conquest

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2025
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    interior from
    $347
    $116pernight
    oceanview from
    $422
    $141pernight
    balcony from
    $502
    $167pernight
    suite from
    $799
    $266pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Great Rates + Free Room Upgrades
    • Early Saver Sale: Up to 40% Off + Up to $50 in Instant Savings
    • More = Merrier: Reduced Family Rates
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $347
    $116pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (3,734 reviews)
  • Jewel of the Seas
    4 rating out of 5  (2,205 reviews)

    3 Night Perfect Day Getaway

    Jewel of the Seas

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $378
    $126pernight
    oceanview from
    $446
    $149pernight
    balcony from
    $410
    $137pernight
    suite from
    $798
    $266pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $378
    $126pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,205 reviews)
  • Carnival Sunrise
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,036 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas

    Carnival Sunrise

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2026
    interior from
    $426
    $107pernight
    oceanview from
    $453
    $113pernight
    balcony from
    $696
    $174pernight
    suite from
    $989
    $247pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Great Rates + Free Room Upgrades
    • Early Saver Sale: Up to 40% Off + Up to $50 in Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $426
    $107pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,036 reviews)
  • Carnival Glory
    3.9 rating out of 5  (4,290 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    Carnival Glory

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2025
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    interior from
    $419
    $140pernight
    oceanview from
    $430
    $143pernight
    balcony from
    $551
    $184pernight
    suite from
    $884
    $295pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Great Rates + Free Room Upgrades
    • Early Saver Sale: Up to 40% Off + Up to $50 in Instant Savings
    • More = Merrier: Reduced Family Rates
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $419
    $140pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (4,290 reviews)
  • Was $1,323 – Save up to 69%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.3 rating out of 5  (1,540 reviews)

    3 Night Key West & Bahamas

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Key West, Florida
    • Bimini, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $405
    $135pernight
    oceanview from
    $407
    $136pernight
    balcony from
    $468
    $156pernight
    suite from
    $1,063
    $354pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities Included for 2
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • All-Included: Drinks & Wi-Fi
    • Flash Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $250 in Savings!
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • 3rd, 4th & 5th Guests Sail Free
     
    interior from
    $405
    $135pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (1,540 reviews)
  • Norwegian Gem
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,507 reviews)

    2 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay

    Norwegian Gem - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    interior from
    $403
    $202pernight
    oceanview from
    $403
    $202pernight
    balcony from
    $493
    $247pernight
    suite from
    $473
    $237pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Up to $1,500 Off All Cruises + Enhanced More at Sea Perks
     
    oceanview from
    $403
    $202pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,507 reviews)
  • Was $1,231 – Save up to 62%
    Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (443 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day

    Wonder of the Seas

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $463
    $154pernight
    oceanview from
    $515
    $172pernight
    balcony from
    $545
    $182pernight
    suite from
    $941
    $314pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Flash Deals: Limited Time Reduced Rates - Ends Tuesday!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $463
    $154pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (443 reviews)
  • Freedom of the Seas
    4.3 rating out of 5  (3,471 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day

    Freedom of the Seas

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $486
    $162pernight
    oceanview from
    $562
    $187pernight
    balcony from
    $616
    $205pernight
    suite from
    $954
    $318pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Flash Deals: Limited Time Reduced Rates - Ends Tuesday!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $486
    $162pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (3,471 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (170 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day

    Utopia of the Seas - New Ship!

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $541
    $180pernight
    oceanview from
    $587
    $196pernight
    balcony from
    $652
    $217pernight
    suite from
    $1,070
    $357pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Flash Deals: Limited Time Reduced Rates - Ends Tuesday!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $541
    $180pernight
    4.7 rating out of 5  (170 reviews)
  • Valiant Lady
    4.3 rating out of 5  (118 reviews)

    4 Night Fire & Sunset Soirees

    Valiant Lady - Adults-Only!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Key West, Florida
    • The Beach Club (Virgin Voyages), Bimini Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • April 2025
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $801
    $200pernight
    oceanview from
    $837
    $209pernight
    balcony from
    $936
    $234pernight
    suite from
    $2,240
    $560pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: up to $200 to Spend Onboard
    • 75% off 2nd Guest + up to $500 instant savings
    • Free Wi-Fi, Gratuities included and more
    • Important: Valid Passport Required
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Florida or Georgia Residents: Up to 15% Extra Savings
     
    interior from
    $801
    $200pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (118 reviews)
  • Was $2,350 – Save up to 43%
    Star of the Seas

    4 Night Star Showcase Voyage to Perfect Day

    Star of the Seas - New Ship!

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $1,332
    $333pernight
    oceanview from
    $1,662
    $416pernight
    balcony from
    $1,622
    $406pernight
    suite from
    $2,344
    $586pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $1,332
    $333pernight

Short Caribbean Cruises

  • Carnival Valor
    4 rating out of 5  (4,062 reviews)

    4 Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Valor

    Departing from: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    interior from
    $409
    $102pernight
    oceanview from
    $489
    $122pernight
    balcony from
    $644
    $161pernight
    suite from
    $924
    $231pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • Early Saver Sale: Up to 40% Off + Up to $50 in Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $409
    $102pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (4,062 reviews)

Short Baja Mexico Cruises

  • Was $688 – Save up to 52%
    Ovation of the Seas
    4.4 rating out of 5  (724 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Ovation of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $332
    $111pernight
    oceanview from
    $368
    $123pernight
    balcony from
    $371
    $124pernight
    suite from
    $746
    $249pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
    • Balcony Staterooms at Oceanview Prices!
     
    interior from
    $332
    $111pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (724 reviews)
  • Navigator of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,229 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Navigator of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2025
    • June 2025
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $399
    $133pernight
    oceanview from
    $471
    $157pernight
    balcony from
    $553
    $184pernight
    suite from
    $793
    $264pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • United MileagePlus Cardmembers: Up to 7 miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • 48-Hour Flash Sale: Up to $325 Instant Savings
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $399
    $133pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,229 reviews)

Short & Weekend Getaways

Get away for a few days at sea

Got a minute? Get away. Use those free days for something better this year and enjoy a short or weekend cruise. Designed to be the perfect way to travel, a short cruise affords you the chance to bundle your hotel, travel, and dining all in one budget-friendly cost for a 3- to 5-night escape.

Designed to give you all the benefits of a longer cruise without those extra vacation days, your short getaway is sure to offer a lifetime of memories. Taste the good life at the delicious onboard restaurants. Sip a nightcap while taking in Broadway-style entertainment. Unwind and relax at the spa as you sail to destinations like the Caribbean, Bermuda and beyond.

Short and weekend getaway cruises offer up a lot of adventure in one low cost for a few days — easily fitting into just about any schedule. Whether you want a weekend of adventure or a low-key getaway to revive, you'll be enjoying the style and amenities of your favorite cruise lines, all at an incredible value over traditional cruising. Don't miss the chance to choose from a host of itineraries and the best offers every day.


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