3 nights From Miami
Nassau and CocoCay weekend
Royal Caribbean
from $299 pp
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Prices checked: July 2026
3 Day Cruises from Florida
3 day cruises from Florida sail Friday to Monday from Miami and Port Canaveral to Nassau plus a private island, on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian and MSC. Fares run $249 to $600 per person. They are the cheapest, easiest first cruise in America and the standard long-weekend escape for the Southeast.
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3 nights From Port Canaveral
Bahamas weekend
Carnival Cruise Line
from $249 pp
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Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line
from $329 pp
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Ocean Cay weekend
MSC Cruises
from $279 pp
Check datesThe anatomy of the weekend cruise
The formula is polished to a shine: board Friday afternoon, wake Saturday at a private island (CocoCay, Ocean Cay, Great Stirrup Cay or Castaway Cay depending on the line), spend Sunday in Nassau, sail home overnight and drive to work Monday with a tan. Three nights, two countries, zero flights for anyone within reach of I-95 or I-4.
These sailings are also the industry's front door. Lines staff their newest private island attractions and sharpest pricing here precisely because half the passengers are first-timers deciding whether cruising is for them. That makes the 3 day Bahamas run simultaneously the cheapest cruise in America and one of the most polished.
Is a 3 day cruise worth it?
- Per night it is the priciest way to cruise: a $299 weekend is often $100 per night while a 7 night sailing runs $70. You pay for the convenience of a weekend format.
- Total outlay is the lowest in cruising: $249 to $400 covers bed, meals, entertainment and two ports.
- First cruise test drive: three nights reveals whether ship life suits you before you commit a full vacation week.
- Watch the Friday boarding cutoff: Miami traffic has ended more weekend cruises than weather ever has. Arrive by 1pm for a typical 4pm sailing.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a passport for a 3 day Bahamas cruise?
Not on closed-loop sailings returning to the same Florida port. US citizens can use a birth certificate plus government photo ID, though a passport remains the recommended document. Full details in our passport guide.
Which port is better for a weekend cruise, Miami or Port Canaveral?
Miami has more departures and the newest ships. Port Canaveral usually prices $30 to $50 lower and parks easier. South Floridians go Miami, everyone north of Orlando goes Canaveral.
What do 3 day cruises cost in total?
A realistic all-in for two adults: $600 to $900 including taxes, fees, gratuities and parking, before drinks and excursions. Prices checked: July 2026.
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