Anchor Away Cruises
Two to five nights at sea: the Bahamas, private islands and Mexico, on a long weekend.
Get Your Best Cruise Price FreeAnchors Aweigh — for a Long Weekend
Not every cruise needs a week of vacation days. Short cruises of two to five nights turn a long weekend into a real getaway: board on Friday, wake up in the Bahamas, and be back at your desk on Tuesday.
Bahamas Short Cruises
3- and 4-night sailings from Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral to Nassau, Freeport and the islands.
Bahamas getaways →
Private Island Days
CocoCay, Great Stirrup Cay, Half Moon Cay, Castaway Cay, Ocean Cay, Celebration Key — what each line’s island offers.
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Mexico Short Cruises
Ensenada from California; Cozumel and Progreso from the Gulf Coast.
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Plan a Short Cruise Right
Carry-on packing, getting to the port, and making every hour count.
Planning tips →Short-Cruise Questions
How short can a cruise be?
From US ports, the shortest regular cruises are two or three nights — typically Florida to the Bahamas, or Southern California to Ensenada, Mexico. Four- and five-night sailings add Key West, Cozumel or a second island.
Are short cruises a good first cruise?
Yes. A three- or four-night cruise is an inexpensive way to find out whether you like cruising, which ship style suits you, and whether you get seasick — before committing to a week or more.
Do short cruises cost more per night?
Often slightly, because port fees and taxes are spread over fewer nights, and weekend departures are popular. Midweek sailings (Monday to Friday) are usually cheaper than Friday-to-Monday weekends.
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