Cheapest 4-Day Cruises
Four nights is the Goldilocks zone for many first-time cruisers -- long enough to settle into the ship and hit a couple of ports, short enough that it doesn't eat your whole vacation budget.
There are currently 1,868 upcoming 4-night sailings available across all cruise lines we track.
Average Price by Cruise Line
| Rank | Cruise Line | Avg $/Night | Cheapest | Sailings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holland America | $127.41 | $104.75 | 8 |
| 2 | MSC | $178.57 | $59.75 | 331 |
| 3 | Carnival | $203.42 | $81.25 | 603 |
| 4 | Celebrity | $212.97 | $122.00 | 67 |
| 5 | Royal Caribbean | $224.92 | $123.75 | 373 |
| 6 | NCL | $229.40 | $134.75 | 133 |
| 7 | Virgin | $250.48 | $189.75 | 73 |
| 8 | Princess | $290.93 | $127.00 | 24 |
| 9 | Disney | $606.88 | $318.75 | 256 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $59.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 2, 2026 | $64.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 11, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 18, 2027 | $69.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $69.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $73.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $76.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Sunrise | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $81.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | $83.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $83.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 25, 2027 | $84.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Western Mediterranean | 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | $85.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $85.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Aug 31, 2026 | $86.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $86.25 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $86.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 2, 2026 | $88.75 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 19, 2026 | $88.75 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $89.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | $92.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Sunrise | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 22, 2026 | $93.75 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Sep 7, 2026 | $94.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $94.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $94.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Aug 17, 2026 | $94.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Feb 1, 2027 | $94.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 4, 2027 | $94.75 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $94.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Aug 24, 2026 | $95.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $97.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Aug 31, 2026 | $97.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Radiance | Baja Mexico | 4 | Sep 8, 2026 | $98.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $99.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | $99.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 18, 2027 | $99.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $99.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $100.25 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Radiance | Baja Mexico | 4 | Oct 25, 2026 | $100.50 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Radiance | Baja Mexico | 4 | Aug 30, 2026 | $100.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Meraviglia | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 11, 2026 | $101.25 | Ocean View |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 15, 2026 | $101.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Sunrise | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 8, 2026 | $101.25 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | $101.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $102.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Firenze | Baja Mexico | 4 | Aug 24, 2026 | $102.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Sunrise | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 3, 2026 | $102.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Sep 18, 2028 | $103.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 2, 2028 | $103.75 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Oct 29, 2026 | $103.75 | Inside |
Tips for Booking 4-Day Cruises
- Bahamas and Mexico dominate: Most 4-night itineraries head to the Bahamas from Florida or Baja Mexico from the West Coast. These are high-competition routes, which keeps prices low.
- Midweek sailings save money: Monday and Wednesday departures consistently price lower than Thursday or Friday. Same ship, same ports, fewer people competing for cabins.
- Great for first-timers: If you're not sure whether cruising is for you, a 4-night trip is the perfect test. Long enough to experience everything, short enough that you haven't committed a fortune.
- Compare total cost, not just fare: On short cruises, port fees and taxes make up a bigger percentage of the total. Always compare the final price, not just the base fare.
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Prices shown are per person for the lowest available cabin type. Showing 4-night sailings only. Last checked: June 5, 2026.