Okay, so sometimes you really need to get away. And for you, getting away on a cruise is seriously the best - we agree. But you’re stuck. Because you just really don’t have the ability to take an entire week off of work. We hear you.
Many cruise itineraries are 7 nights and depart on either Saturday or Sunday. Even shorter cruises of 4 nights can set sail on Mondays which still requires extra vacation days away from the office or school.
There are long weekend cruises out there - cruises that leave on a Thursday or Friday for 3-4 nights with little to no time away from duties at home.
But, where should you go? Where do close-to-home, shorter cruises sail from? Where do you start? We’ve compiled a list of the Top 5 Long Weekend Cruise Getaway Destinations to help make your life a little easier.
Paradise can be found just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, allowing cruisers a chance to experience its crystal-clear water and storied past year round. Long Weekend Cruises to the Bahamas will set sail for 3-4 nights from coastal cities in Florida like Tampa, Port Canaveral and Miami.
Stroll through history among colonial brick buildings, autumn woods and rocky shores as you experience the sights, sounds and cuisine unique to Canada and New England. Long Weekend Cruises to Canada & New England will set sail for 4 nights from New York.
Cozumel is Mexico’s largest Caribbean island, and the Western Caribbean’s most popular cruise port. The island sees over 4 million travelers each year that enjoy Cozumel’s diving, snorkeling and long days of endless sunshine. A super pick for a Long Weekend Getaway, you can cruise to Cozumel for 4 nights from many port cities along the Gulf Coast and Florida including Galveston, New Orleans, Tampa and Miami.
Pacific Coastal cruises are a great way to catch breathtaking views of the Pacific Northwest. Sail in-between alluring ports along the coast like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver.
If you would like to enjoy a weekend cruise, but really only have a night or two you can hit the high seas, take a peek at these cruises to nowhere. Just like it sounds, you just cruise into the ocean - you do not dock at any particular destination. This allows you to experience the food, entertainment and accommodations onboard without the commitment of a full-length sailing. Cruises to Nowhere depart from New York, Miami, Norfolk, Tampa, New Orleans and more.
If you’d like to look at another cruise destination, or have a specific date in mind, our Cruise Finder Search Engine is technologically advanced but easy to use. Simply type what you are looking for in our natural language search box, or search by Destination, Departure Date, Departure Port, or Cruise Ship. You can also use our Port City Map to find cruises leaving from the port nearest you.
If you have any questions or would like to speak with one of our helpful, friendly cruise specialists (take advantage of their knowledge and service, for free!) by dialing iCruise.com at 800-i-CRUISE [800-417-8473].
About Alara Shannon, Cruise & Travel Writer
Alara has traveled extensively since an early age. After the birth of her daughter, when an opportunity for a career in cruise travel presented itself, Alara decided to re-enter the workforce. She hopped on board with one of the largest cruise agencies and excelled in both cruise sales and customer service. This led to the chance to dive headfirst into the Internet Marketing world; taking on the roles of resident Bloggess, custom content creator and social media expert. Beyond a love of anything travel related, her life revolves around her family of four (husband + 2 little ones), writing, playing piano, coffee, recycling, and crafting (well, attempting to craft). Her dream destination? New Zealand!
