Quick Getaways
Short & Weekend Cruises
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Featured Weekend Cruises

  • Was $634 – Save up to 77%
    Quantum of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (504 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
    $245
    $123pernight
    balcony from
    $258
    $129pernight
    suite from
    $418
    $209pernight
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    interior from
    $148
    $74pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (504 reviews)
  • Was $1,499 – Save up to 87%
    MSC Seaside
    4 rating out of 5  (1,072 reviews)

    3 Night Bahamas

    MSC Seaside

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    • Ocean Cay Marine Reserve (Cruise Line Private Island)
    Sailing Dates:
    • November 2025
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $189
    $63pernight
    oceanview from
    $249
    $83pernight
    balcony from
    $249
    $83pernight
    suite from
    $618
    $206pernight
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    interior from
    $189
    $63pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (1,072 reviews)
  • Was $1,470 – Save up to 89%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 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
    $168
    $42pernight
    oceanview from
    $179
    $45pernight
    balcony from
    $231
    $58pernight
    suite from
    $1,068
    $267pernight
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    interior from
    $168
    $42pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 reviews)

Short Bahamas Cruises

  • Was $2,007 – Save up to 90%
    MSC Seashore
    4.1 rating out of 5  (866 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
    $194
    $65pernight
    oceanview from
    $254
    $85pernight
    balcony from
    $290
    $97pernight
    suite from
    $671
    $224pernight
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    interior from
    $194
    $65pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (866 reviews)
  • Norwegian Joy
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,078 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
    $349
    $116pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
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    • 50% Off All Cruises + Free at Sea Perks
    • 3rd & 4th Guests Sail Free!
     
    interior from
    $219
    $73pernight
    4.2 rating out of 5  (1,078 reviews)
  • Was $1,454 – Save up to 88%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 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
    $178
    $45pernight
    oceanview from
    $178
    $45pernight
    balcony from
    $255
    $64pernight
    suite from
    $1,079
    $270pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    oceanview from
    $178
    $45pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 reviews)
  • Was $1,323 – Save up to 80%
    Celebrity Reflection
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 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
    $312
    $104pernight
    balcony from
    $354
    $118pernight
    suite from
    $852
    $284pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    interior from
    $271
    $90pernight
    4.4 rating out of 5  (1,672 reviews)
  • Was $1,176 – Save up to 57%
    Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (523 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:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $508
    $127pernight
    oceanview from
    $388
    $97pernight
    balcony from
    $486
    $122pernight
    suite from
    $1,098
    $275pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    oceanview from
    $388
    $97pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (523 reviews)
  • Celebrity Summit
    4.1 rating out of 5  (2,309 reviews)

    4 Night Key West & Bahamas

    Celebrity Summit

    Departing from: Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Key West, Florida
    • Bimini, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • February 2026
    • April 2028
    interior from
    $239
    $60pernight
    oceanview from
    $269
    $67pernight
    balcony from
    $493
    $123pernight
    suite from
    $1,543
    $386pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • All-Included: Drinks & Wi-Fi
    • 3rd, 4th & 5th Guests Sail Free
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    interior from
    $239
    $60pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (2,309 reviews)
  • Was $1,336 – Save up to 78%
    Wonder of the Seas
    4.5 rating out of 5  (523 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:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $298
    $99pernight
    oceanview from
    $339
    $113pernight
    balcony from
    $349
    $116pernight
    suite from
    $1,008
    $336pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
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    • Kids Sail Free!
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    interior from
    $298
    $99pernight
    4.5 rating out of 5  (523 reviews)
  • Norwegian Pearl
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,091 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
    $269
    $90pernight
    oceanview from
    $299
    $100pernight
    balcony from
    $539
    $180pernight
    suite from
    $599
    $200pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
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    • 50% Off All Cruises + Free at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $269
    $90pernight
    3.8 rating out of 5  (2,091 reviews)
  • Norwegian Getaway
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,954 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:
    • January 2026
    interior from
    $409
    $136pernight
    oceanview from
    $459
    $153pernight
    balcony from
    $609
    $203pernight
    suite from
    $619
    $206pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
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    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
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    interior from
    $409
    $136pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,954 reviews)
  • Norwegian Getaway
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,954 reviews)

    4 Night Bahamas: Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau

    Norwegian Getaway - OPEN BAR!

    Departing from: Miami, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Great Stirrup Cay (Cruiseline Private Island), Bahamas
    • Nassau, Bahamas
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    interior from
    $539
    $135pernight
    oceanview from
    $569
    $142pernight
    balcony from
    $669
    $167pernight
    suite from
    $719
    $180pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Save up to $250 Instantly! Call and Mention: CruiseFirst
    • Up to $1,000 to Spend on Board
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    • 50% Off All Cruises + Free at Sea Perks
     
    interior from
    $539
    $135pernight
    3.9 rating out of 5  (2,954 reviews)
  • Was $1,255 – Save up to 62%
    Utopia of the Seas
    4.7 rating out of 5  (315 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:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $479
    $160pernight
    oceanview from
    $579
    $193pernight
    balcony from
    $589
    $196pernight
    suite from
    $1,192
    $397pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
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    • Black Friday Mega Deals: Reduced Rates & More
    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $479
    $160pernight
    4.7 rating out of 5  (315 reviews)

Short Caribbean Cruises

  • Was $892 – Save up to 69%
    Enchantment of the Seas
    4 rating out of 5  (4,162 reviews)

    4 Night Western Caribbean

    Enchantment of the Seas

    Departing from: Tampa, Florida
    Ports of Call:
    • Cozumel, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • March 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $278
    $70pernight
    oceanview from
    $318
    $80pernight
    balcony from
    $588
    $147pernight
    suite from
    $895
    $224pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
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    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $278
    $70pernight
    4 rating out of 5  (4,162 reviews)

Short Baja Mexico Cruises

  • Was $612 – Save up to 73%
    Navigator of the Seas
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,310 reviews)

    3 Night Ensenada

    Navigator of the Seas

    Departing from: San Pedro (Los Angeles), California
    Ports of Call:
    • Ensenada, Mexico
    Sailing Dates:
    • December 2025
    • January 2026
    • February 2026
    • April 2026
    interior from
    $168
    $56pernight
    oceanview from
    $198
    $66pernight
    balcony from
    $228
    $76pernight
    suite from
    $338
    $113pernight
    Rewards & Bonus Offers:
    • Lock in your cruise for just $25 per room!
    • Our United Cruises Exclusive: Up to 4 Miles per $1 Spent
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    • Call for rates too low to show!
     
    interior from
    $168
    $56pernight
    4.1 rating out of 5  (3,310 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.

Mileage Plus Holdings, LLC has engaged World Travel Holdings, Inc., a third-party provider, to host this cruise website and to provide certain members of the MileagePlus Program with the ability to earn MileagePlus miles for cruises through the site.

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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