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 1,973 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 | $123.14 | $99.75 | 7 |
| 2 | NCL | $156.80 | $59.75 | 159 |
| 3 | MSC | $189.60 | $43.75 | 305 |
| 4 | Carnival | $201.83 | $75.50 | 710 |
| 5 | Celebrity | $222.78 | $133.25 | 65 |
| 6 | Royal Caribbean | $225.88 | $54.75 | 318 |
| 7 | Princess | $251.74 | $141.50 | 28 |
| 8 | Virgin | $270.72 | $167.75 | 64 |
| 9 | Disney | $596.45 | $234.75 | 317 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $43.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $43.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $46.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $46.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $53.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $53.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $53.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $53.75 | Ocean View |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $54.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $56.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $59.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $61.00 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Brilliance of the Seas | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $61.00 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $61.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $61.25 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $61.25 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Jan 7, 2027 | $62.00 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Jan 7, 2027 | $62.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $62.00 | Inside Guarantee |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Feb 8, 2027 | $64.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Feb 8, 2027 | $64.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $65.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $65.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $65.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Feb 7, 2027 | $66.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Feb 7, 2027 | $66.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $67.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $67.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $67.00 | Ocean View Guarantee |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $67.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $67.25 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $67.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $67.25 | Studio |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Jan 24, 2027 | $67.25 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Voyager of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 4, 2027 | $68.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 15, 2026 | $69.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Dawn | Great Stirrup Cay & Grand Bahama Island | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $69.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $69.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $69.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Dec 6, 2026 | $69.75 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $69.75 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 17, 2027 | $70.50 | Inside |
| Royal Caribbean | Serenade of the Seas | Catalina & Ensenada | 4 | Jan 10, 2027 | $70.50 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Jan 11, 2027 | $72.00 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Joy | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $72.00 | Inside Guarantee |
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: November 13, 2026.