Quick Getaways
Short & Weekend Cruises
Take a well-deserved break and enjoy a quick 3- to 5-night escape
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Featured Weekend Cruises

  • Carnival Firenze
    4.2 rating out of 5  (262 reviews)

    3 Night Baja Mexico

    Carnival Firenze - Fun Italian Style!

    Departing from: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2026
    interior from
    $229
    $76pernight
    oceanview from
    $234
    $78pernight
    balcony from
    $294
    $98pernight
    suite from
    $1,118
    $373pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    $229
    $76pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (262 reviews)
  • MSC Seashore
    4.1 rating out of 5  (965 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:
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    interior from
    $245
    $82pernight
    oceanview from
    $295
    $98pernight
    balcony from
    $345
    $115pernight
    suite from
    $697
    $232pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Spring Savings: Up to 30% Off & Free or Reduced Fares for Kids
    • Balcony Staterooms at Oceanview Prices!
     
    interior from
    $245
    $82pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (965 reviews)

Short Bahamas Cruises

  • Jewel of the Seas
    4 rating out of 5  (2,284 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    Jewel of the Seas

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    interior from
    $311
    $104pernight
    oceanview from
    $322
    $107pernight
    balcony from
    $414
    $138pernight
    suite from
    $613
    $204pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus: Up to $100 EXTRA Savings!
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Bonus: Up to $100 in EXTRA Savings!
     
    interior from
    $311
    $104pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,284 reviews)
  • Jewel of the Seas
    4 rating out of 5  (2,284 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:
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    interior from
    $308
    $103pernight
    oceanview from
    $316
    $105pernight
    balcony from
    $421
    $140pernight
    suite from
    $671
    $224pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus: Up to $100 EXTRA Savings!
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Bonus: Up to $100 in EXTRA Savings!
     
    interior from
    $308
    $103pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (2,284 reviews)
  • Norwegian Getaway
    3.9 rating out of 5  (3,021 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

    Norwegian Getaway - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    interior from
    $347
    $116pernight
    oceanview from
    $374
    $125pernight
    balcony from
    $428
    $143pernight
    suite from
    $489
    $163pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Up to $500 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Enhanced Free at Sea Plus Experience
    • 2nd Guest Free + Free at Sea Deals
     
    interior from
    $347
    $116pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (3,021 reviews)
  • Norwegian Aqua
    4.2 rating out of 5  (103 reviews)

    2 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay

    Norwegian Aqua

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • October 2026
    interior from
    $419
    $210pernight
    oceanview from
    $469
    $235pernight
    balcony from
    $519
    $260pernight
    suite from
    $739
    $370pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Enhanced Free at Sea Plus Experience
    • 2nd Guest Free + Free at Sea Deals
     
    interior from
    $419
    $210pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (103 reviews)
  • Was $1,744 – Save up to 75%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,789 reviews)

    3 Night Key West & Bahamas

    Celebrity Reflection

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Key West, Florida
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    interior from
    $433
    $144pernight
    oceanview from
    $428
    $143pernight
    balcony from
    $456
    $152pernight
    suite from
    $1,117
    $372pernight
    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
    • Spring Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $300 in Savings!
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
     
    oceanview from
    $428
    $143pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,789 reviews)
  • Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (577 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:
    • May 2026
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    • October 2026
    • November 2026
    • December 2026
    • January 2027
    • February 2027
    • March 2027
    • April 2027
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
    • December 2027
    • January 2028
    • February 2028
    • March 2028
    • April 2028
    interior from
    $408
    $136pernight
    oceanview from
    $478
    $159pernight
    balcony from
    $506
    $169pernight
    suite from
    $798
    $266pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus: Up to $100 EXTRA Savings!
    • Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
     
    interior from
    $408
    $136pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (577 reviews)
  • Was $1,980 – Save up to 79%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,789 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:
    • May 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • January 2027
    • March 2027
    • June 2027
    • August 2027
    • December 2027
    • March 2028
    interior from
    $408
    $102pernight
    oceanview from
    $444
    $111pernight
    balcony from
    $472
    $118pernight
    suite from
    $1,218
    $305pernight
    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: $100 in Bonus Savings!
    • Spring Sale: 75% Off 2nd Guest + Up to $300 in Savings!
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
     
    interior from
    $408
    $102pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,789 reviews)
  • Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (409 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day

    Utopia of the Seas

    Departing from: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • 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
    $507
    $169pernight
    oceanview from
    $516
    $172pernight
    balcony from
    $630
    $210pernight
    suite from
    $1,046
    $349pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus: Up to $100 EXTRA Savings!
    • Up to $50 to Spend on Board
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
     
    interior from
    $507
    $169pernight
    4.7 rating out of 5  (409 reviews)

Short Baja Mexico Cruises

  • Carnival Radiance
    4.3 rating out of 5  (601 reviews)

    3 Night Baja Mexico

    Carnival Radiance

    Departing from: Long Beach (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2026
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    • October 2027
    • November 2027
    • December 2027
    • January 2028
    • February 2028
    • March 2028
    • April 2028
    interior from
    $223
    $74pernight
    oceanview from
    $234
    $78pernight
    balcony from
    $374
    $125pernight
    suite from
    $769
    $256pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
     
    interior from
    $223
    $74pernight
    4.3 rating out of 5  (601 reviews)
  • Quantum of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (566 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Quantum of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • August 2026
    • September 2026
    interior from
    $261
    $87pernight
    oceanview from
    $294
    $98pernight
    balcony from
    $309
    $103pernight
    suite from
    $741
    $247pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Exclusive: Up to $100 to Spend on Board
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Bonus: Up to $100 EXTRA Savings!
    • 60% Off Second Guest
    • Kids Sail Free!
    • Bonus: Up to $100 in EXTRA Savings!
    • Balcony Staterooms at Oceanview Prices!
     
    interior from
    $261
    $87pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (566 reviews)
  • Carnival Luminosa
    4.2 rating out of 5  (101 reviews)

    4 Night Baja Mexico

    Carnival Luminosa - Fun Italian Style!

    Departing from: San Francisco, California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • June 2026
    • July 2026
    • August 2026
    • May 2027
    • June 2027
    • July 2027
    • August 2027
    • September 2027
    interior from
    $425
    $106pernight
    oceanview from
    $477
    $119pernight
    balcony from
    $545
    $136pernight
    suite from
    $824
    $206pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • VIFP Members: Unlock big savings!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
    • Up to 50% Off Standard Rates
    • Pack & Go Sale: Up to 55% Savings
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
     
    interior from
    $425
    $106pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (101 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 12/31/27. 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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Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus program, including without limitation the Premier® program (the “MileagePlus Program”), which are expressly incorporated herein. United may change the MileagePlus Program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus Program at any time and without notice. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products or services of other participating companies and partners. Taxes and fees related to award travel are the responsibility of the member. Bonus award miles, award miles and any other miles earned through non-flight activity do not count toward qualification for Premier status unless expressly stated otherwise. The accumulation of mileage or Premier status or any other status does not entitle members to any vested rights with respect to the MileagePlus Program. All calculations made in connection with the MileagePlus Program, including without limitation with respect to the accumulation of mileage and the satisfaction of the qualification requirements for Premier status, will be made by United Airlines and MileagePlus in their discretion and such calculations will be considered final. Information in this communication that relates to the MileagePlus Program does not purport to be complete or comprehensive and may not include all of the information that a member may believe is important, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to all of the information on the united.com website and the MileagePlus Program rules. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to www.united.com.

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