Cheapest Weekend Cruises (2-3 Nights)
A weekend cruise is the fastest way to unplug without burning a week of PTO. Two or three nights on the water, a port stop or two, and you're back home recharged.
We're currently tracking 1,142 upcoming weekend-length sailings across all major cruise lines.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCL | $211.56 | $126.33 | 108 |
| 2 | Carnival | $224.11 | $84.33 | 239 |
| 3 | MSC | $227.41 | $73.67 | 271 |
| 4 | Virgin | $228.04 | $177.33 | 3 |
| 5 | Princess | $244.36 | $186.50 | 12 |
| 6 | Celebrity | $275.29 | $163.33 | 48 |
| 7 | Royal Caribbean | $278.35 | $119.33 | 209 |
| 8 | Disney | $573.91 | $326.64 | 252 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $73.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $73.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Sep 28, 2026 | $84.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $85.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $85.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $87.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $87.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Nov 16, 2026 | $87.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Dec 11, 2026 | $89.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Dec 11, 2026 | $89.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Oct 26, 2026 | $89.33 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Oct 12, 2026 | $89.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $91.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $94.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Valencia to Genoa (Portofino) | 3 | Feb 6, 2027 | $94.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Valencia to Genoa (Portofino) | 3 | Feb 6, 2027 | $94.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $94.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $96.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $96.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $97.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 22, 2027 | $97.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 22, 2027 | $97.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $99.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $99.00 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Sep 14, 2026 | $100.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 7, 2027 | $101.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 7, 2027 | $101.33 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Oct 12, 2026 | $102.00 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Oct 26, 2026 | $102.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Dec 11, 2026 | $102.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $102.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $104.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $104.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Western Mediterranean | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $105.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Western Mediterranean | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $105.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Bellissima | Shanghai to Tokyo | 3 | Oct 4, 2026 | $105.67 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Euribia | Palermo (Monreale) to Barcelona | 3 | Apr 7, 2027 | $106.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Mar 12, 2027 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Mar 12, 2027 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Nov 16, 2026 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Apr 12, 2027 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Apr 12, 2027 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Nov 16, 2026 | $107.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Jan 22, 2027 | $108.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Funchal (Madeira Is.) | 3 | Oct 31, 2026 | $109.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Funchal (Madeira Is.) | 3 | Oct 31, 2026 | $109.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 3 | Dec 11, 2026 | $109.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $109.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Eastern Mediterranean | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $109.00 | Ocean View |
Tips for Booking Weekend Cruises
- Best departure ports: Miami, Port Canaveral, and Long Beach dominate the short-cruise market. The closer you live to a port, the more sense a weekend cruise makes -- no flights needed.
- Friday departures cost more: Weekend demand peaks on Friday sailings. If you can swing a Thursday or Monday departure, you'll often save $20-40 per person per night.
- Inside cabins are ideal: On a 2-3 night cruise, you're barely in your cabin. Save the balcony upgrade for a longer voyage and pocket the savings.
- Watch for drink package deals: Short cruises often bundle drink packages at a discount since you have fewer nights to spread the cost. Check for combo offers when booking.
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Prices shown are per person for the lowest available cabin type. Showing sailings of 2-3 nights. Last checked: September 3, 2026.