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Weekend Cruise
About Weekend and Short Cruises
A weekend cruise is relaxing and fun and it doesn’t use up your well earned vacation days! Weekend cruises are also a great opportunity to experience of cruising for those who have never cruised before. Enjoy the wonderful activities offered on a weekend cruise including all of the onboard activities, relaxing in the spa, exciting nightlife as well as casual and gourmet dining.
Benefits of Weekend Cruises:
- Limits the amount of time you need to take off from work.
- Weekend cruises tend to be less expensive
- Travelers can drive to their port of call
- Weekend cruises are excellent for first time cruise passengers
- Many cruise lines have a great selection of weekend cruises
- Tend to draw a diverse crowd of various ages
A weekend cruise offers something for everyone. You can have a romantic weekend away, family time with the kids, a girls (or guys) weekend out or a birthday or anniversary celebration or cruising just to have fun. Whatever your reason, cruising is a great way to get away, leave the stress behind and have some fun.
Weekend cruises and other short cruises depart from a number of cruise ports that are within driving distance of many areas making them a perfect choice for a quick getaway. Call now or book online to receive discounts, onboard credits, upgrades and more on your next weekend or short cruise getaway.
Best Weekend Cruise Deals
![MSC Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/msc_color.png)
- July Sale: Up to $400 Onboard Credit + Drinks & Wi-Fi Included
- Military & Civil Service Rates - Must call to book
![Carnival Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/carnival_color.png)
- Up to $1700 CASH BACK: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Pack & Go Sale: Great Guarantee Rates
- EARLY SAVER SALE: Great Rates + Reduced Deposit from $50pp
- FREE UPGRADE SALE: Great Rates + 2 category upgrade
- More=Merrier: Save up to $125 per room + $25 Reduced Deposits per person for 3 Guest or more
- Receive Great Reduced Rates: on select staterooms and sailings
- Fun Select Rates: Enjoy a Two Category Upgrade
- Save with Senior Rates: Guests over 55 can save with a senior rate
- Reduced Rates for Military Personnel!
![Celebrity Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/celebrity_color.png)
- 3rd/4th/5th Guests Sail Free: on select ship and sail dates
- BOOK ANY CELEBRITY CRUISE AND GET A COMPLIMENTARY 5-NT RESORT STAY:
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Get up to $200 Savings: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- Great Savings: up to 75% OFF 2nd Guest: on select ship and sail dates
- ALL INCLUDED: Free Classic Beverage Package + Basic Wi-Fi
- Back to Back Savings: Save up to $200 Savings when you book a back to back cruise
- SAVE: up to $50 ONBOARD CREDIT on select departures!
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
- PERFECT DAY AT COCO CAY
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Up to $100 Onboard Credit per stateroom: On 2025 Sailings
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
- PERFECT DAY AT COCO CAY
![Norwegian Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/ncl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 CASH BACK: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- FREE Open Bar, Specialty Dining, Wi-Fi, Excursion Credit: & more
- 50% Reduced Deposit: Club Balcony Suites & below
![Disney Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/disney_cruise_line_vertical.png)
- Up to $2,800 OFF: compliments of Cruise.com
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Up to $100 Onboard Credit per stateroom: On 2025 Sailings
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Up to $100 Onboard Credit per stateroom: On 2025 Sailings
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Up to $100 Onboard Credit per stateroom: On 2025 Sailings
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
![Carnival Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/carnival_color.png)
- Up to $1700 CASH BACK: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- Pack & Go Sale: Great Guarantee Rates
- EARLY SAVER SALE: Great Rates + Reduced Deposit from $50pp
- More=Merrier: Save up to $125 per room + $25 Reduced Deposits per person for 3 Guest or more
- Fun Select Rates: Enjoy a Two Category Upgrade
- Save with Senior Rates: Guests over 55 can save with a senior rate
- Reduced Rates for Military Personnel!
![Disney Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/disney_cruise_line_vertical.png)
- Up to $2,800 OFF: compliments of Cruise.com
![Disney Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/disney_cruise_line_vertical.png)
- Up to $2,800 OFF: compliments of Cruise.com
![MSC Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/msc_color.png)
- July Sale: Up to $400 Onboard Credit + Drinks & Wi-Fi Included
- Military & Civil Service Rates - Must call to book
![MSC Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/msc_color.png)
- Military & Civil Service Rates - Must call to book
![Costa Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/costa_cruises_feat-deals.png)
- EXCLUSIVE Rates: Book Now and Save
- My Drinks Packages: on select sailings and categories
![Celestyal Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/celestyal-cruises_color.png)
- FREE Drinks, FREE Gratuities & Excursion Credit
![Royal Caribbean Cruises](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/rcl_color.png)
- Up to $1700 ONBOARD CREDIT: EXCLUSIVE OFFER
- up to $500 Onboard Credit: per stateroom on select ships and sail dates
- EXCLUSIVE: FREE GRATUITIES
- Kids Sail FREE: Guest 12 & under SAIL FREE (select 3 night or longer sailings)
- BOGO60 Sale: 60% OFF 2nd Guest + 30% OFF 3rd/4th Guests
- $50 Onboard Credit on select Royal Caribbean Cruises!
![Disney Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/disney_cruise_line_vertical.png)
- Up to $2,800 OFF: compliments of Cruise.com
![Disney Cruise Line](https://www.cruise.com/images/logos/disney_cruise_line_vertical.png)
- Up to $2,800 OFF: compliments of Cruise.com
All offers are based on select sailings and categories and are subject to availability at time of booking. All rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Weekend and Short Cruise Highlights
![Spa](/images/cruise-destinations/weekend-cruises/spa.jpg)
Indulge at the Spa
There's no better way to relax than to spoil yourself with a massage or a spa treatment! There are many different treatments available for you to pamper yourself with.
![Party into the Night](/images/cruise-destinations/weekend-cruises/party.jpg)
Party into the Night
Dance the night away in one of the ships many nightclubs, enjoy a comedy club, or relax with friends in one of the many lounges on board.
![Dining Options](/images/cruise-destinations/weekend-cruises/dining.jpg)
Enjoy Many Dining Options
Most ships now offer multiple dining options ranging from casual to gourmet and many boast specialty restaurants featuring Italian, Asian and premium Steakhouses.
![Onboard Activities](/images/cruise-destinations/weekend-cruises/onboard-activities.jpg)
Onboard Activities
From surfing to bowling to bingo or just relaxing at one of the many pools, the options are endless. Your getway cruise can be as active or relaxed as you choose.