Quick Getaways
Short & Weekend Cruises
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Recommended Sailings

Featured Weekend Cruises

  • MSC Seashore
    4 rating out of 5  (734 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:
    • 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
    $251
    $84pernight
    oceanview from
    $301
    $100pernight
    balcony from
    $341
    $114pernight
    suite from
    $581
    $194pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Escape Sale: Up to 30% Savings & Free or Reduced Fares for Kids
    • ALL IN: Save on Drinks & Wi-Fi!
    • Exclusive: Gratuities Included for All Guests
    • The MSC Cruise Experience: Click to Learn More
     
    interior from
    $251
    $84pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (734 reviews)
  • Was $731 – Save up to 65%
    Ovation of the Seas
    4.4 rating out of 5  (749 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Ovation of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $256
    $85pernight
    oceanview from
    $296
    $99pernight
    balcony from
    $319
    $106pernight
    suite from
    $711
    $237pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $256
    $85pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (749 reviews)
  • Norwegian Gem
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,526 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:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $319
    $106pernight
    oceanview from
    $469
    $156pernight
    balcony from
    $649
    $216pernight
    suite from
    $669
    $223pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board - Call
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 70% Off 2nd Guest + More at Sea Perks
    • Residents of select US States: Up to 20% Savings - Call
     
    interior from
    $319
    $106pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,526 reviews)

Short Bahamas Cruises

  • Was $422 – Save up to 35%
    MSC Seascape
    4 rating out of 5  (285 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    MSC Seascape

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Ocean Cay Marine Reserve (Cruise Line Private Island)
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $275
    $92pernight
    oceanview from
    $333
    $111pernight
    balcony from
    $373
    $124pernight
    suite from
    $627
    $209pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Escape Sale: Up to 30% Savings & Free or Reduced Fares for Kids
    • ALL IN: Save on Drinks & Wi-Fi!
    • The MSC Cruise Experience: Click to Learn More
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $275
    $92pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (285 reviews)
  • Jewel of the Seas
    4 rating out of 5  (2,216 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
    $412
    $137pernight
    balcony from
    $435
    $145pernight
    suite from
    $766
    $255pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $378
    $126pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,216 reviews)
  • Was $1,482 – Save up to 75%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,588 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas Getaway

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Bimini, Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2025
    • February 2026
    interior from
    $371
    $93pernight
    oceanview from
    $479
    $120pernight
    balcony from
    $742
    $186pernight
    suite from
    $1,348
    $337pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • All-Included: Drinks & Wi-Fi
    • 3rd, 4th & 5th Guests Sail Free
    • Flash Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $100 in Savings!
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $371
    $93pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,588 reviews)
  • Was $1,318 – Save up to 75%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,588 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:
    • August 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $329
    $110pernight
    oceanview from
    $362
    $121pernight
    balcony from
    $401
    $134pernight
    suite from
    $1,024
    $341pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • All-Included: Drinks & Wi-Fi
    • 3rd, 4th & 5th Guests Sail Free
    • Flash Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $100 in Savings!
    • No Interest or Approval: Book with No Cruise Payment Due Today
     
    interior from
    $329
    $110pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,588 reviews)
  • Was $1,536 – Save up to 63%
    Freedom of the Seas
    4.3 rating out of 5  (3,496 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:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $572
    $191pernight
    oceanview from
    $585
    $195pernight
    balcony from
    $651
    $217pernight
    suite from
    $778
    $259pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $572
    $191pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (3,496 reviews)
  • Carnival Glory
    3.9 rating out of 5  (4,332 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    Carnival Glory

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • July 2025
    interior from
    $504
    $168pernight
    oceanview from
    $679
    $226pernight
    balcony from
    $817
    $272pernight
    suite from
    $1,505
    $502pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Great Rates + Free Room Upgrades
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $504
    $168pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (4,332 reviews)
  • Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (472 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
    $600
    $200pernight
    suite from
    $860
    $287pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Last Minute Cruises: Limited-Time Price Drop - Ends Thursday!
     
    interior from
    $463
    $154pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (472 reviews)
  • Carnival Sunrise
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,064 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas

    Carnival Sunrise

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Cruiseline Private Island)
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2026
    interior from
    $494
    $124pernight
    oceanview from
    $564
    $141pernight
    balcony from
    $744
    $186pernight
    suite from
    $994
    $249pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 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
     
    interior from
    $494
    $124pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,064 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (236 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:
    • July 2025
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $569
    $190pernight
    oceanview from
    $577
    $192pernight
    balcony from
    $658
    $219pernight
    suite from
    $1,333
    $444pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
    • Last Minute Cruises: Limited-Time Price Drop - Ends Thursday!
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $569
    $190pernight
    4.7 rating out of 5  (236 reviews)
  • Valiant Lady
    4.3 rating out of 5  (135 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:
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    • October 2025
    interior from
    $797
    $199pernight
    oceanview from
    $797
    $199pernight
    balcony from
    $877
    $219pernight
    suite from
    $2,036
    $509pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • 70% off 2nd Guest + Balcony Upgrade
    • Free Wi-Fi, Gratuities included and more
    • Important: Valid Passport Required
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Florida or Georgia Residents: Up to 15% Extra Savings
     
    oceanview from
    $797
    $199pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (135 reviews)
  • Was $2,011 – Save up to 53%
    Star of the Seas

    3 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
    $941
    $314pernight
    oceanview from
    $776
    $259pernight
    balcony from
    $838
    $279pernight
    suite from
    $1,714
    $571pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    oceanview from
    $776
    $259pernight
  • Was $2,241 – Save up to 62%
    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
    $843
    $211pernight
    oceanview from
    $933
    $233pernight
    balcony from
    $915
    $229pernight
    suite from
    $3,142
    $786pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $843
    $211pernight

Short Caribbean Cruises

  • Carnival Valor
    4 rating out of 5  (4,068 reviews)

    4 Night Western Caribbean

    Carnival Valor

    Departing from: New Orleans, Louisiana
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • 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
    $339
    $85pernight
    oceanview from
    $389
    $97pernight
    balcony from
    $547
    $137pernight
    suite from
    $934
    $234pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 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
    • Exclusive: Limited Time Reduced Rates
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    interior from
    $339
    $85pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (4,068 reviews)

Short Baja Mexico Cruises

  • Was $815 – Save up to 58%
    Navigator of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,261 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Navigator of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2025
    • September 2025
    interior from
    $342
    $114pernight
    oceanview from
    $452
    $151pernight
    balcony from
    $555
    $185pernight
    suite from
    $754
    $251pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Free Gratuities for 2 Included
    • Exclusive: Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • All-In Sale: Up to $400 Instant Savings
     
    interior from
    $342
    $114pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,261 reviews)
  • Carnival Legend
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,218 reviews)

    4 Night Baja Mexico

    Carnival Legend

    Departing from: San Francisco, California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2025
    interior from
    $481
    $120pernight
    oceanview from
    $480
    $120pernight
    balcony from
    $504
    $126pernight
    suite from
    $1,314
    $329pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Great Rates + Free Room Upgrades
    • Exclusive: Limited Time Reduced Rates
    • Up to 2-Category Upgrade!
     
    oceanview from
    $480
    $120pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,218 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.


Terms & Conditions
To qualify for up to 4 miles per $1 spent, up to 25,000 miles, you must book through the United Cruises program. The actual number of miles that will be earned by a member will be based upon the total cruise price excluding port charges, port expenses, and taxes, and earned based on stateroom category booked: 2 miles per $1 spent on interior or oceanview staterooms; 4 miles per $1 spent on balcony staterooms and suites. MileagePlus number must be provided prior to embarkation in order for mileage offer to be fulfilled. Miles are posted to member's accounts 6-8 weeks after the cruise has been completed. New bookings only. Miles are per stateroom and are awarded to only one passenger per cruise booking. Offers are subject to availability, capacity-controlled and may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Cruises must be paid for in U.S. currency.

To qualify for up to 7 miles per $1 spent, up to 45,000 miles, you must be a valid United MileagePlus Cardmember at time of booking and sign in online or call to book through the United Cruises program. The actual number of miles that will be earned by a member will be based upon the total cruise price excluding port charges, port expenses, and taxes, and earned based on United MileagePlus Cardmember status and stateroom category booked: 4 miles per $1 spent on interior or oceanview staterooms; 7 miles per $1 spent on balcony staterooms and suites. MileagePlus number must be provided prior to embarkation in order for mileage offer to be fulfilled. Miles are posted to member's accounts 6-8 weeks after the cruise has been completed. New bookings only. Miles are per stateroom and are awarded to only one passenger per cruise booking. Offers are subject to availability, capacity-controlled and may be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice. Cruises must be paid for in U.S. currency.

Premier status offers are valid only for new individual United Cruises bookings for qualifying staterooms on Norwegian, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas departing on or before 12/31/26. Booking must be made at least 45 days prior to departure to receive Premier status offer through United Cruises by phone or online at cruises.united.com; or MileagePlus Cruises Awards by phone or online at cruises.mileageplus.com. Offer is only available for United MileagePlus® members with Premier status. MileagePlus member number must be provided at time of booking as Reward Earner or Redeemer to validate membership status level with United Airlines. If MileagePlus member with Premier status is a passenger on the booking but is not flagged the Reward Earner or Redeemer, status will not be validated and offer will not be awarded. Qualification for the offer is based on Premier status at time of booking.

“Refundable Rate” only applies to the deposit portion of the cruise fare and the cruise must be cancelled prior to the applicable cruise line’s Final Payment deadline to qualify. Deposit does not include any applicable processing fees. Other restrictions or cancellation penalties may apply. Refundable Rate Offer does not apply to chartered sailings or contracted group bookings.

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