Just because you do not have a week or more to spend on a vacation does not rule out your opportunity to set sail on a cruise ship. Cruise lines depart ports around the country, many within a few hours' drive of major cities, and out to sea and foreign ports around the world. Whether you take a "cruise to nowhere" or visit a couple of new places, your short, three-day cruise will include gourmet dining, nightly entertainment, port to port transportation, poolside activities, round-the-clock snacks and room service.
Holland America Line
- Holland America Line's ms Amsterdam ship gives West Coasters a quick trip from San Diego, California, up to Vancouver, Canada. Choose from accommodations such as interior with no windows, ocean view, balcony and suite. With two days at sea--no ports or docking between setting sail and arriving in Vancouver--you will find activities on board including a photo gallery with professional-posed pictures, lounges, wine-tasting bar, boutiques, theater, cooking center, casino, art gallery, fitness center, spa, salon, tennis courts, basketball court, and pools and hot tubs.Dining options include upscale restaurants for nightly dinner, bars, cafes, three daily buffets, poolside bars and round-the-clock room service.Holland America Line877-932-4259hollandamerica.com
Carnival Cruise Lines
- Sail out of Miami and into the Bahamas for a three-day trip aboard Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Imagination ship. The itinerary includes two days in Nassau, where you will have the opportunity for port excursions such as the Ardastra Gardens, Pirates of Nassau tour, two-tank dive, Blue Lagoon private island, Segway tour, catamaran sailing, snorkeling, Harley Davidson motorcycle ride, Cable Beach Golf Course and clear kayaking. One day at sea is also included.The Carnival Imagination offers four cabin styles: inside with no windows, ocean view, balcony and suite. While cruising, enjoy onboard activities such as a nine-hole mini-golf course, water park, pool, salon, fitness center, sauna, arcade, theater, piano bar, Internet lounge and casino. Two upscale restaurants, three buffets, pizzeria, sushi bar and 24-hour room service are included.Carnival Cruise Lines888-227-6482carnival.com
Norwegian Cruise Line
- Norwegian Cruise Line offers a three-day sailing aboard its Norwegian Sun ship, sailing out of Orlando--Port Canaveral--and into the ports of Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay for a three-day trip--the same itinerary also is available sailing out of Miami on the Norwegian Sky. After sailing out of Orlando, try port options such as parasailing, snorkeling, barbecues at Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. Nassau port options include a trip to the Atlantis Aquaventure, snorkeling with stingrays, swimming with dolphins and casinos.Choose from four stateroom styles on the Norwegian Sun, ranging from the interior room to the ocean view to the balcony to suites, including the Owner's Suite, with separate living room, bath tub, private balcony, hot tub, butler and concierge. The Sun offers eateries such as a tapas bar, French restaurant, sushi and grill, plus an art gallery, fitness center, library, five hot tubs, casino, walking track, golf driving net and wedding chapel.Norwegian Cruise Line866-234-7350ncl.com
