Short Getaways
Short & Weekend Cruises
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Recommended Weekend Cruises

Featured Weekend Cruises

  • Quantum of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (502 reviews)

    2 Night Ensenada

    Quantum of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2026
    interior from
    $148
    $74pernight
    oceanview from
    $198
    $99pernight
    balcony from
    $258
    $129pernight
    suite from
    $418
    $209pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    Was $634 – Save up to 77%
    Interior from $148
    ($74pernight)
    4.1 rating out of 5  (502 reviews)
  • Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas Getaway

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2026
    interior from
    $200
    $50pernight
    oceanview from
    Call for availability
    balcony from
    $253
    $63pernight
    suite from
    $1,364
    $341pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Black Friday Early Access: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $200 in Savings!
     
    Was $1,845 – Save up to 89%
    Interior from $200
    ($50pernight)
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)
  • Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 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:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $271
    $90pernight
    oceanview from
    $301
    $100pernight
    balcony from
    $318
    $106pernight
    suite from
    $912
    $304pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Black Friday Early Access: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $200 in Savings!
     
    Was $1,323 – Save up to 80%
    Interior from $271
    ($90pernight)
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)

Short Bahamas Cruises

  • MSC Seashore
    4.1 rating out of 5  (847 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:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    interior from
    $225
    $75pernight
    oceanview from
    $255
    $85pernight
    balcony from
    $291
    $97pernight
    suite from
    $657
    $219pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Balcony Staterooms at Oceanview Prices!
    • Free Balcony Upgrades + Save on Drinks & Wi-Fi
    • The MSC Cruise Experience: Click to Learn More
     
    Was $427 – Save up to 47%
    Interior from $225
    ($75pernight)
    4.1 rating out of 5  (847 reviews)
  • Norwegian Joy
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,077 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

    Norwegian Joy - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $219
    $73pernight
    oceanview from
    $269
    $90pernight
    balcony from
    $359
    $120pernight
    suite from
    $379
    $126pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Save up to $250 Instantly! Call and Mention: CruiseFirst
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
     
    Interior from $219
    ($73pernight)
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,077 reviews)
  • Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas Getaway

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Bimini, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $265
    $66pernight
    oceanview from
    $265
    $66pernight
    balcony from
    $275
    $69pernight
    suite from
    $979
    $245pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Black Friday Early Access: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $200 in Savings!
     
    Was $1,454 – Save up to 82%
    Oceanview from $265
    ($66pernight)
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)
  • Liberty of the Seas
    4.2 rating out of 5  (4,097 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:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $259
    $86pernight
    oceanview from
    $304
    $101pernight
    balcony from
    $373
    $124pernight
    suite from
    $482
    $161pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    Was $735 – Save up to 65%
    Interior from $259
    ($86pernight)
    4.2 rating out of 5  (4,097 reviews)
  • Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)

    4 Night Key West & Bahamas

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Key West, Florida
    • Bimini, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    interior from
    $179
    $45pernight
    oceanview from
    $179
    $45pernight
    balcony from
    $271
    $68pernight
    suite from
    $928
    $232pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Black Friday Early Access: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $200 in Savings!
     
    Was $1,698 – Save up to 89%
    Oceanview from $179
    ($45pernight)
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,666 reviews)
  • Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (515 reviews)

    4 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:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $265
    $66pernight
    oceanview from
    $329
    $82pernight
    balcony from
    $339
    $85pernight
    suite from
    $1,098
    $275pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    Was $1,310 – Save up to 80%
    Interior from $265
    ($66pernight)
    4.5 rating out of 5  (515 reviews)
  • Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (515 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:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $280
    $93pernight
    oceanview from
    $335
    $112pernight
    balcony from
    $349
    $116pernight
    suite from
    $998
    $333pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    Was $1,441 – Save up to 81%
    Interior from $280
    ($93pernight)
    4.5 rating out of 5  (515 reviews)
  • Norwegian Pearl
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,090 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

    Norwegian Pearl - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $289
    $96pernight
    oceanview from
    $309
    $103pernight
    balcony from
    $479
    $160pernight
    suite from
    $589
    $196pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Save up to $250 Instantly! Call and Mention: CruiseFirst
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
     
    Interior from $289
    ($96pernight)
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,090 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 reviews)

    4 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:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $378
    $95pernight
    oceanview from
    $495
    $124pernight
    balcony from
    $451
    $113pernight
    suite from
    $1,689
    $422pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    Was $1,495 – Save up to 75%
    Interior from $378
    ($95pernight)
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 reviews)

    4 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:
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $458
    $115pernight
    oceanview from
    $596
    $149pernight
    balcony from
    $616
    $154pernight
    suite from
    $1,539
    $385pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    Was $1,381 – Save up to 67%
    Interior from $458
    ($115pernight)
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 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:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $489
    $163pernight
    oceanview from
    $598
    $199pernight
    balcony from
    $589
    $196pernight
    suite from
    $1,243
    $414pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    Was $1,255 – Save up to 61%
    Interior from $489
    ($163pernight)
    4.7 rating out of 5  (310 reviews)

Short Caribbean Cruises

  • Carnival Breeze
    4.2 rating out of 5  (3,291 reviews)

    4 Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Breeze

    Departing from: Galveston, Texas
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • 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
    $384
    $96pernight
    oceanview from
    $414
    $104pernight
    balcony from
    $484
    $121pernight
    suite from
    $1,116
    $279pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    Interior from $384
    ($96pernight)
    4.2 rating out of 5  (3,291 reviews)

Short Baja Mexico Cruises

  • Carnival Radiance
    4.3 rating out of 5  (568 reviews)

    4 Night Catalina & Baja Mexico

    Carnival Radiance

    Departing from: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Avalon, Catalina Island, California
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • February 2026
    • April 2026
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    interior from
    $269
    $67pernight
    oceanview from
    $324
    $81pernight
    balcony from
    $494
    $124pernight
    suite from
    $894
    $224pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    Interior from $269
    ($67pernight)
    4.3 rating out of 5  (568 reviews)
  • Navigator of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,302 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Navigator of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $178
    $59pernight
    oceanview from
    $208
    $69pernight
    balcony from
    $248
    $83pernight
    suite from
    $358
    $119pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Entertainment members: Earn up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
    • Flash Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    Was $612 – Save up to 71%
    Interior from $178
    ($59pernight)
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,302 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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