Find Great Weekend Getaway Vacations Near Me
Go big on bold. Give your plans the ultimate makeover with weekend cruises from your favorite ports near you.
Plan Your Perfect Quick Weekend Getaway
Our quick weekend getaway cruises are bar-raising adventures designed to change the way you vacation. Whether you’re into action-packed thrills or beachside chill, you’re just one click away from relaxation mode.
GET ON ISLAND TIME
Caribbean vacation charm is the order of the day in The Bahamas, where you’ll find pristine beaches and calypso beats down every street. And at the newly revamped Perfect Day at CocoCay, a Royal Caribbean® private destination, you’re in for game changing ways to chill and record-breaking thrills, like the tallest water slide in North America. Soak up all the adventure on 2, 3 or 4-night cruise sailing from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Port Canaveral (Orlando).
BASK IN A BAHAMIAN BREEZE
A respite for sun and sand seekers, the Bahamas is home to light blue beaches, translucent underwater caves, a rich royal heritage and exclusive private isles. These can all be found throughout a beautifully scattered string of 700 islands. Cruise to the Bahamas to take a dive and witness a majestic coral garden at Orange Bowl reef, hang out at ultra-luxurious resorts like Atlantis, and shop resort fashion in Paradise Island or Nassau.
MARVELS OF MEXICO
Soak up Mediterranean vibes in Catalina Island. Indulge in traditional Mexican flavors and spices in Ensenada, home of the fish taco. Or jump into the emerald waters of Cabo San Lucas. Adventure is calling. Travel back in time as you roam thousand-year-old Maya temples in Cozumel. There are plenty of weekend cruises sailing from Los Angeles or Florida.
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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.
sunshine state sensations
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.
IT'S BIGGER IN 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.
california dreaming
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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Create Your Short Cruise Story Onboard
Trade same old for way bold on a weekend getaway unlike any other — with short cruises you can travel directly from L.A. or Florida for a mini vacation.
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS®
What happens on The World’s Biggest Weekend is too big to stay here. Get onboard one of the most unbelievable ships at sea and refuel with over 40 ways to dine and drink. Take on the longest, fastest Ultimate Abyss℠ ever. New chart-topping showstoppers blow your mind on stage, ice, water and air. And pool hop till you drop with countless ways to make a splash.
Navigator of the Seas®
Your weekend plans are getting the ultimate upgrade —on the Amplified fleet favorite Navigator of the Seas®. Soak up the sun, and the scene, at the resort-style pool deck, and get in an island state of mind at the three-level The Lime and Coconut®. Swap going out for going all out with tiki-chic cocktails at The Bamboo Room, and the hottest tables this side of Vegas at Casino Royale℠.
Freedom of the Seas®
Level up your weekend plans with fleet-favorite thrills onboard the Amplified Freedom of the Seas®. Chase an adrenaline rush on the boldest waterslide duo at sea, The Perfect Storm℠. Or get in an island state of mind at The Lime and Coconut®, serving poolside cocktails and tropical vacay vibes. At night, indulge in classic dishes like veal meatballs or hand-tossed pizzas paired with the perfect wine at Giovanni’s℠ Italian Kitchen.
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 onboard and ashore on your short cruise getaway.
UP YOUR WIND DOWN GAME
Chill out at your choice of six stretches of beach, each with its own vibe. Take a dip in the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean, Oasis Lagoon®. Or luxe the day away in your choice of cabanas — including the first Overwater Cabanas in The Bahamas.
WHEN ADVENTURE CALLS
Perfect Day at CocoCay delivers plenty of thrills to get your adrenaline pumping. Take on the longest waterslide in North America at Thrill Waterpark®. Conquer the Caribbean’s largest wave pool. Zoom along 1,600 feet of zip line. And even soar above the island on a helium balloon flight!
FOODIE FAVORITES
When it’s time to refuel, the signature wings at Captain Jack’s® hit the right spot. Dig in to all-you-can-eat deliciousness at two buffets. Try one of the famous chicken sandwiches dressed in our secret sauce at Snack Shack. Or indulge in the lobster roll at Coco Beach Club®.
ALL ADULTS. ALL PARTY.
Discover the ultimate beachfront party for your weekend getaway — Hideaway Beach℠. From non-stop beats and endless craft cocktails to cabanas with exclusive plunge pool access and a personal attendant, this is your adults-only weekend in paradise.
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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.
