How long is a short cruise?

Behold short cruises: those two-, three-, four- and five-night itineraries that require only a will to sail and (possibly) no more than a carry-on. Not all are bargain-basement-priced -- that depends on the age and desirability of the ship and the sail date -- but some can be had for less than $90 a night.



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If you only have a long weekend to spare, a 3 day cruise could be your perfect match. If you're bringing the whole family, a 5 or 7 day cruise might be the best way to make sure everyone has an awesome getaway.

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A mini cruise can be anything under seven nights but typical duration is usually two to four nights with just one or two ports of call on the itinerary. On board you can expect to have all of the same entertainment, dining and wellness options that you would get on a longer cruise.

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There are some great cruises available to book throughout the year, with five-day options that fit a variety of tastes, destinations, and schedules.

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Sail away for a short two, three, or four day vacation on a cruise. It's affordable, won't cut into your workload and planning a short cruise makes you the hero of your family. You'll also come back feeling on top of the world, like you've been away for far longer.

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However, if we are judged by public reports, the average daily expenditure of a cruise trip for one person usually hovers around $150 to $250. Calculating the rest of the factors show that a three-day cruise trip will usually cost around $900 to $1500.

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There are a few different ways to break up the types of cruise lines but to keep things simple, we've split them into three categories: Mainstream – $50-$450 (per person per day for a basic cabin) Premium – $280-$680 (per person per day for a basic cabin) Luxury – $600-$1,000 (per person per day for a basic cabin)

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The best months are early in the year The cheapest month to book a cruise is either going to be when future itineraries are first released or during the wave season months of January, February, and March.

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Because passengers board ships in the afternoon, that first day on board is actually less than 12 hours. That means cruises advertised as four days only give you 3.5 days on board. It's more accurate to refer to cruises by the number of nights — which is how you'll always see these cruises listed on ShermansCruise.

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On a one-week cruise, you'll rest and recharge while traveling to some of the world's most coveted destinations and indulging in complete luxury on board. Take a week off from work and book one of our 7-day cruises to the Caribbean. Discover history and culture on one of our cruises to Spain, France, and Italy.

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The only bar that will be consistently open late and may stay open 24/7 is the casino bar on most ships. As far as am drinks, the main bar in the atrium is usually available earliest, pool bars shortly there after.

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Yes, you can bring your baby with you on your cruise vacation. With the exception of some adults-only ships, most cruise lines allow you to cruise with a baby who's 6 months or older. On certain itineraries -- usually exotic cruises and long ocean crossings -- the minimum age for kids is one year or older.

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Cruise line drinks packages let you order as many drinks as you want while on a cruise for one flat fee. This takes the place of paying for drinks one at a time. At some lines, there are several tiers of drinks packages. Basic tiers often just include sodas and bottled water.

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What is the average price of a cruise? According to data provided by the cruise industry (CLIA: Cruise Line Industry Association), the average cruise duration is seven days and the average cost is around $1700. Cruise lines charge between $800 and $8,000 for a 7-night Caribbean trip in a balcony stateroom.

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The cruise lines usually put their oldest vessels on their shortest routes, so in order to go on the nicer ships, you need to primarily do a seven-day or longer cruise, Speer said. Longer trips also give first-time cruisers more time to get oriented.

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