THREE DIFFERENT STATES. ONE STATE OF MIND

Weekend cruises are easy to grab and they sail from every coast. Visit the top weekend destinations conveniently with home ports across three states — sunny Florida, Lone Star-studded Texas and golden California.

FLORIDA

Four convenient home ports make Florida the undisputed cruising capital of the world. Depart from sultry Miami or tropical Fort Lauderdale. Venture to the Gulf Coast and sail from Tampa. Or blast off on a weekend cruise from Port Canaveral.

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TEXAS

Start your adventure with some good old-fashioned southern hospitality in Galveston, Texas. Don’t miss the city’s must-see landmark buildings and bustling Pleasure Pier. Then board your ship and sail on a short cruise getaway to the beautiful shores of Mexico and the western Caribbean.

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california

Los Angeles isn’t just the city for the stars — it’s the place to get your ultimate weekend getaway started. You’re in for incredible sights on picture-perfect west coast shores — from the Old-World Mediterranean charm of Catalina Island to Baja gem Ensenada and energetic Cabo San Lucas.

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PLAN YOUR PERFECT SHORT GETAWAY 

Our quick weekend getaway cruises are bar-raising adventures designed to change the way you vacation. For a slightly longer vacation, a 4 to 5 night cruise provides an ideal balance of adventure and relaxation. Whether you’re into action-packed thrills or beachside chill, you’re just one click away from relaxation mode.

PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY

Your best beach day ever awaits at Perfect Day at CocoCay. Dive into record-breaking dares at Thrill Waterpark® — where 14 action-packed waterslides amp up the adrenaline. Find peak relaxation at five dazzling pools and seven beaches. Then grab a drink at 20 bars and crush every craving at nine eateries. Soak up all the adventure on a 2, 3 or 4-night Caribbean vacations from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral (Orlando).

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ROYAL BEACH CLUB PARADISE ISLAND

Nassau’s newest, boldest excursion has it all. Create a lifetime of memories in a single day, with three incredible neighborhoods to explore — Party Cove, Family Beach, and Chill Beach — each with an action-packed pool and its own swim-up bar. And with two pristine beaches, endless island eats, nonstop DJ beats you have everything you need for the ultimate beach day — debuting December 2025.

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BAJA CALIFORNIA

You don’t have to go far from California to discover a world of ultimate thrills and outdoor chill. Catalina Island sits just offshore — with over 50 miles of coastline waiting for you to unwind. There is also Ensenada, where you can whale watch, hike to the top of towering waterfalls, or dive headfirst into the famous fish tacos. It all starts on weekend cruises from Los Angeles.

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Perfect Day at CocoCay, private island, friends lounging in pool outside a Hideout Cabana on Hideaway Beach, relaxing with cocktails

A WEEKEND WORTH CELEBRATING

This is as big as celebrations get. Sip birthday bevvies from bars at every turn, hit a hot streak at Casino Royale℠ and live it up at over 10 energy-amping parties. From birthdays and anniversaries to everything in between, make it the most unforgettable weekend ever on your short cruise getaway.

WEEKEND LIKE A VIP

Go big all weekend long and treat yourself to the best of the best. Dine out every night at gourmet restaurants, like hand-rolled sushi at Izumi Hibachi & Sushi℠ and farm-to-table creations at 150 Central Park. Plus, treat yourself to the trip you deserve with private poolside cabanas and top-notch spa services.

PUMP UP THE PARTY

Live it up with nonstop parties at more than 20 different bars. Hit the pool deck with an ice-cold cocktail from The Lime and Coconut®. Then put your pipes to work at Spotlight℠ Karaoke. Relive your glory days one red cup at a time at Royal Kappa Chi. The hardest decision you’ll make all weekend? Deciding which hotspot to hit first.

CASINO ROYALE

Whether you're a card shark or betting on beginner’s luck, there’s never been a better time to score big at Casino Royale℠. Up the ante with over 400 slot machines and dozens of table games like Poker, Blackjack and more. So, stack your chips to the ceiling all weekend long, because you can bet that fortune favors the bold.

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THIS IS A DAY UNLIKE ANY OTHER

Take memories to the max on short cruises to Perfect Day at CocoCay — our award-winning private destination in The Bahamas, where you can dial up the adventure with record-breaking ways to thrill and chill. Plus, savor craveworthy flavors and sip specialty cocktails onboard and ashore on your short cruise getaway.

REST WITH THE BEST

Trade workday woes for vacay whoa. Dive into Oasis Lagoon, the Caribbean's largest freshwater pool. Beach hop at Chill Island®, South Beach, Harbor Beach, and more. Relax in a cabana at Coco Beach Club® with an ocean-front infinity pool and Overwater Cabanas.

 

BOLDER DARES, ZERO CARES

Choose your own adventure by shore, sky or sea. Start at Thrill Waterpark® to conquer the tallest waterslide in the Caribbean. Then zoom across the island on 1,600 feet of adrenaline-pumping zip line. Even the little adventurers in your family can get in on the excitement at Splashaway Bay℠.

 

UNBEATABLE EATS

Everyone can find mouthwatering favorites at all-you-can-eat Chill Grill or Skipper’s Grill — plus easy bites like the famous Shack Burger Snack Shack. At Hideaway Beach℠, get your pizza fix at Slice of Paradise℠. And indulge in gourmet goodness at Coco Beach Club® where delectable flavors are elevated to the max.

IT’S TIME TO RAISE THE BAR

Jam to live music and settle into a rope swing seat at Captain Jack’s℠. Toast to wow-worthy break time at the floating tiki bar at South Beach. Or let loose with your crew at the ultimate adults-only beach bash with DJ beats at Hideaway Beach℠.


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BEFORE YOU GO

No matter which coast you’re on, you don’t need a lot of days off to enjoy a short weekend getaway. Snag our best weekend deals and level up a quick vacation getaway like never before. From laid-back beachside lounging to adrenaline-amping thrills — do it all along the tropics’ most sought-after shores.

Unwind on Cabo’s world-famous beaches. Swim with stingrays in the turquoise waters of The Bahamas. Or brave the biggest wave pool in the Caribbean at our private destination, Perfect Day at CocoCay. Whether you sail from L.A., Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa or Orlando, you have more ways than ever to pack big adventures into a short weekend getaway — onboard the best and boldest ships in the world.

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