Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

You can see more than you think on a three- to five-night cruise (imagine Mayan ruins and Bahamian beaches!)


By Cassie Bailey | Published on August 8, 2025

 

With each long weekend, there’s a timely vacation opportunity. You may think the options are limited (especially when factoring in travel time), but luckily Royal Caribbean has you covered with a variety of two- to five-night cruises visiting Bermuda, Mexico and The Bahamas.

Getting to your destination is a major part of the fun with dance-in-your-seat entertainment, imaginative cuisine and cocktails, and can’t-miss adventures like skydiving and surfing simulators—yes, on the ship. Plenty of thrilling activities await you on land too, from motoring through jungles to sipping local spirits.

In honor of Memorial Day being just around the corner, here are some of the short cruises you can take on your next long weekend.

1. Two To Four Nights: Miami, Florida To Bahamas

There are many amazing Caribbean destinations easily accessible from Florida and ideal for a quick getaway; sailing to The Bahamas from Miami is a great place to start. When you arrive at the capital city of Nassau, follow the footsteps of our Adventurist, actress Shay Mitchell, and check out historical sites like the 18th-century, 66-step Queen’s Staircase, which offers incredible views from the top. Enjoy the archipelago’s beautiful beaches: That could mean snorkeling at our private island – CocoCay, taking a guided tour of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, or kicking back beachside on the fittingly named Paradise Island.

2. Five Nights: Tampa, Florida To Cozumel, Mexico

For a quick getaway packed with culture, coastline, and Caribbean flavor, set sail from Tampa, Florida on a 5-night cruise aboard Enchantment of the Seas®. This itinerary takes you to sun-soaked destinations like Cozumel and Costa Maya, where you can snorkel vibrant reefs, explore ancient ruins, or just kick back with beachside tacos and margaritas. Whether you’re looking for laid-back vibes or off-the-beaten-path adventures, this Western Caribbean cruise delivers big vacation energy in just a few days.

3. Four To Five Nights: Galveston, Texas To Western Caribbean

If you can manage to sneak in a couple of more days to your long weekend, then consider sailing from the Lone Star State to Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico on a four- or five-night cruise. You’ll be transported to a whole new world in Costa Maya where you’ll ride ATVs through the jungle, or visit two different Mayan ruins in the same day in Costa Maya. In Cozumel, you can dive deeper by swimming through underground waterways, or visiting the famous Mayan pyramid at Chichen Itza. Exploring ancient civilizations with family and friends beats a staycation any day.

4. Four To Five Nights: Cape Liberty, New Jersey To Bermuda

Conveniently for Northeasterners, the Cape Liberty port in New Jersey offers four- and five-night vacations to Bermuda, so you can skip the flight farther south. Once there, you can check out the famous Crystal Caves to see stalagmites covering the floors and stalactites above, or channel your inner pirate with a sunset Gosling’s Rum tasting cruise. Bermuda is known for something else, too—an infamous triangle, where you can snorkel to see a few of its 300+ shipwrecks—if you’re feeling brave.

 

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