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 1,911 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 | $116.56 | $74.75 | 9 |
| 2 | NCL | $169.38 | $49.75 | 170 |
| 3 | MSC | $191.19 | $46.25 | 339 |
| 4 | Carnival | $199.79 | $70.00 | 548 |
| 5 | Celebrity | $222.66 | $121.00 | 60 |
| 6 | Royal Caribbean | $232.74 | $101.75 | 342 |
| 7 | Princess | $248.44 | $92.00 | 27 |
| 8 | Virgin | $271.11 | $189.75 | 68 |
| 9 | Disney | $577.33 | $283.22 | 348 |
Cheapest Sailings Available
| Cruise Line | Ship | Destination | Nights | Departs | $/Night | Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $46.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 7, 2026 | $49.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $51.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $52.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $52.25 | Studio |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $53.00 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | $54.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $57.25 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 7, 2026 | $57.25 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $59.75 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $59.75 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $61.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $61.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $61.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | $62.25 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $62.25 | Balcony |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 7, 2026 | $62.25 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | $62.25 | Ocean View |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $64.75 | Balcony |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $65.50 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Feb 1, 2027 | $65.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Feb 1, 2027 | $65.75 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Dec 7, 2026 | $66.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 28, 2026 | $67.25 | Balcony |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | $69.75 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 7, 2026 | $69.75 | Balcony |
| Carnival | Carnival Sunrise | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 29, 2026 | $70.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Sep 21, 2026 | $71.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $71.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 30, 2026 | $71.25 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | $72.00 | Inside Guarantee |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Oct 5, 2026 | $72.25 | Inside |
| Holland America | Zaandam | Pacific Coastal Cruise | 4 | Oct 4, 2026 | $74.75 | Inside |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Oct 12, 2026 | $74.75 | Studio |
| NCL | Norwegian Getaway | Great Stirrup Cay & Nassau | 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | $74.75 | Club Balcony Suite |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $75.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Jan 31, 2027 | $75.00 | Inside |
| Carnival | Carnival Conquest | Bahamas | 4 | Nov 16, 2026 | $75.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seashore | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Jan 31, 2027 | $75.00 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $76.25 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $76.25 | Ocean View |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Nov 9, 2026 | $76.25 | Inside |
| MSC | MSC Seaside | Bahamas & Ocean Cay | 4 | Dec 14, 2026 | $76.75 | 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: September 6, 2026.