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 1,079 upcoming weekend-length sailings across all major cruise lines.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCL | $200.36 | $124.00 | 102 |
| 2 | Carnival | $227.31 | $76.00 | 228 |
| 3 | Virgin | $228.04 | $177.33 | 3 |
| 4 | MSC | $230.17 | $52.33 | 261 |
| 5 | Princess | $232.31 | $160.33 | 12 |
| 6 | Celebrity | $233.11 | $163.33 | 48 |
| 7 | Royal Caribbean | $288.48 | $102.00 | 195 |
| 8 | Disney | $574.12 | $323.34 | 230 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $52.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $67.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 21, 2027 | $71.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 21, 2027 | $71.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $72.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $72.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $73.67 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 3 | Oct 26, 2026 | $76.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 28, 2027 | $76.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 28, 2027 | $76.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Feb 5, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Istanbul to Bari | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Feb 5, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Istanbul to Bari | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $76.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 7, 2027 | $81.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 21, 2027 | $81.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 7, 2027 | $81.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Marseille (Provence) | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $81.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Marseille (Provence) | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $81.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $83.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $83.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Genoa (Portofino) to Marseille (Provence) | 3 | Nov 14, 2026 | $84.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC World Europa | Genoa (Portofino) to Marseille (Provence) | 3 | Nov 14, 2026 | $84.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $86.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 28, 2027 | $86.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $86.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $86.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 21, 2027 | $86.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $86.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Divina | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 30, 2026 | $86.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Feb 5, 2027 | $86.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Apr 12, 2027 | $87.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Nov 16, 2026 | $87.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Apr 12, 2027 | $87.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Caribbean | 3 | Nov 16, 2026 | $87.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $88.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 7, 2027 | $91.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 28, 2027 | $91.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Feb 5, 2027 | $91.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Opera | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Marseille (Provence) | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $91.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Orchestra | Istanbul to Bari | 3 | Jan 6, 2027 | $91.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 22, 2027 | $92.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 22, 2027 | $92.33 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 29, 2027 | $94.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 3 | Jan 8, 2027 | $94.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Funchal (Madeira Is.) | 3 | Oct 31, 2026 | $95.67 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Sinfonia | Civitavecchia (Rome) to Tarragona | 3 | Oct 29, 2026 | $95.67 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Grandiosa | Barcelona to Funchal (Madeira Is.) | 3 | Oct 31, 2026 | $95.67 | Inside |
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: October 18, 2026.