Think you can’t enjoy the luxury of a cruise while on a budget? Think again!
These cruises are all under $200 a night and depart from all over the world. Whether you’re looking for something that’ll pick you up in Florida or Texas, Washington or California, or even the United Kingdom or Australia, we’ve got your budget-friendly cruise itinerary covered.
Here are 20 of the best 4-day cruises all under $200 per night.
Prices and availability are subject to change.
Western Mediterranean Cruise with MSC Cruises
Departing City: Genoa, Italy
Dates: Oct. 26 to Oct. 30, 2024
Ship: MSC Seaside
Price: $400/person
If you’ve always wanted to star in your very own episode of “Below Deck: Mediterranean,” here’s your chance. MSC Cruises is currently offering a whirlwind trip through Spain, Italy, and France, for just $400 per person for the 4-night excursion.
Bahamas with Carnival
Departing City: Orlando, Florida
Dates: Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, 2024
Ship: Carnival Glory
Price: $354/person
Hop aboard Carnival Glory and enjoy four stunning days in the Bahamas — including a stop at the world-famous Atlantis Bahamas. This cruise includes just one sea day so you’ll really get to maximize your itinerary on the ground.
Baja Mexico from Long Beach with Carnival
Departing City: Long Beach, California
Dates: Multiple dates in September and October 2024; May 2025
Ship: Carnival Radiance
Price: $364/person
This West Coast itinerary is available throughout the fall and into the spring; it starts and ends in Long Beach, California, making it a great budget-friendly warm-weather cruise for those who don’t want to hop on a plane to Florida- or Texas-based cruise ports.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise with Royal Caribbean
Departing City: Miami
Dates: Multiple dates in October, November, and December 2024
Ship: Independence of the Seas
Price: $374/person
If you’re craving an adventure-focused getaway, you’ll want to consider this cruise with Royal Caribbean. The itinerary includes heart-pumping activities like the world’s longest zip line and snorkeling with dolphins.
Catalina & Ensenada Cruise with Royal Caribbean
Departing City: Long Beach, California
Dates: Multiple dates in August and September, 2024
Ship: Navigator of the Seas
Price: $585/person
This West Coast itinerary will take you through California and Mexico on the stunning Navigator of the Seas. The cruise ship is half the fun thanks to its massive onboard waterpark and decadent restaurants (including a new Italian joint by Jamie Oliver!).
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Bermuda Cruise with Carnival
Departing City: New York
Dates: Aug. 27 to Aug. 31, 2024
Ship: Carnival Venezia
Price: $629/person
This four-day cruise starts and finishes in Manhattan which makes it a very attractive option if you’re on the East Coast but don’t want to fly down to Florida to catch a cruise. Keep in mind that two of the four days are sea days but there’s plenty to see and do on board.
Rhine Cruise with Nicko Cruises
Departing City: Cologne, Germany
Dates: Multiple dates in November and December 2025
Ship: MS Rhein Symphonie
Price: $380/person
This spectacular cruise will take you throughout Germany along the Rhine River, starting and finishing in Cologne. It’s easily one of the most affordable river cruises that you’ll find in Europe.
Amsterdam Cruise with P&O Cruises
Departing City: Southampton, U.K.
Dates: Sept. 9 to Sept. 13, 2024
Ship: Ventura
Price: $522/person
This four-day cruise with P&O Cruises is another great way to see Europe without spending a bundle. The cruise starts and ends in Southampton with just one sea day on the itinerary.
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Mediterranean: Florence & Cannes with Norwegian
Departing City: Barcelona, Spain
Dates: Multiple dates in September 2024
Ship: Norwegian Escape
Price: $753/person
If you’ve always wanted to see Florence and Cannes, you’ll want to consider this cruise with Norwegian. Bookings are available for multiple dates in September and will take you throughout the Mediterranean without any sea days slowing you down.
Nagasaki and Jeju with Royal Caribbean
Departing City: Shanghai, China
Dates: Multiple dates in October, November, and December 2024
Ship: Spectrum of the Seas
Price: $523/person
Who said a trip to Asia has to cost an arm and a leg? This incredible four-day cruise on the Spectrum of the Seas will take you from China through Japan and South Korea. That’s a whole lot of bucket list experiences for less than $200 per night.
Pacific Northwest with Holland America Line
Departing City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Dates: April 22 to April 26, 2025
Ship: Koningsdam
Price: $564/person
Looking to get to know the West Coast of Canada? Step aboard the Pacific Northwest with Holland America Line! This stunning cruise takes you through the best of the West with stops in Vancouver, Victoria, and Seattle as well.
California Retreat with Holland America Line
Departing City: San Diego
Dates: Oct. 21 to Oct. 25, 2025
Ship: Koningsdam
Price: $513/person
The California Retreat with Holland America Line takes you through San Diego and into the gateway to Baja’s wine route. You’ll also visit a bundle of charming seaside beach towns along the way.
Key West & Perfect Day with Celebrity Cruises
Departing City: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024
Ship: Celebrity Reflection
Price: $425/person
Perfect Day at CocoCay is a private island reserved for guests of certain cruise lines — sounds like a pretty sweet deal, huh? This cruise also stops along the way at Key West, just long enough to soak up the sun and perhaps grab a slice of Key Lime Pie.
Tasmania with Celebrity Cruises
Departing City: Sydney, Australia
Dates: Nov. 2 to Nov. 6, 2024
Ship: Celebrity Edge
Price: $554/person
If you’ve got Tasmania on your bucket list, you might be surprised to learn that you can get there on a four-day cruise for less than $200/night! This cruise starts and finishes in Sydney and provides guests with a full day in Hobart (the capital of Australia’s island state of Tasmania).
Cozumel with Margaritaville at Sea
Departing City: Tampa Bay, Florida
Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024
Ship: Margaritaville At Sea Islander
Price: $299/person
Who doesn’t want to spend time in Margaritaville at Sea? This four-day itinerary is all about kicking back and enjoying sun and adult beverages while channeling your inner Jimmy Buffett (may he rest in margarita-induced peace).
Progreso, Mexico, with Margaritaville at Sea
Departing City: Tampa Bay, Florida
Dates: Feb. 17 to Feb. 25, 2025
Ship: Margaritaville At Sea Islander
Price: $399/person
Progreso with Margaritaville at Sea is another great excuse to kick back with a cold drink in hand — but this itinerary also includes excursions to the Mayan archaeological sites of Chichén Itzá, Uxmal and Dzibilchaltún.
From England to Amsterdam with Virgin Voyages
Departing City: Portsmouth, UK
Dates: Multiple dates in August and September 2024
Ship: Resilient Lady
Price: $595/person
Virgin Voyages are known for its adults-only itinerary that caters to a more fun-loving set of travelers — and this four-day cruise to Amsterdam is no exception. Hop aboard the Resilient Lady and enjoy activities like drag shows and more lively onboard activities that you just don’t get on the ships with older more conservative clientele.
Fire & Sunset Soirées with Virgin Voyages
Departing City: Miami
Dates: Multiple in December 2024, and January and February 2025
Ship: Valiant Lady
Price: $743/person
Fire & Sunset Soirées is another great way to experience the lively onboard activities and crowds that tend to travel with Virgin. This four-day itinerary will take you from Miami through the Florida Keys and into the Bahamas, and back again.
Western Caribbean with Carnival Cruises
Departing City: Galveston, Texas
Dates: Multiple dates in February and March 2025
Ship: Carnival Miracle
Price: $554/person
Looking for a budget-friendly cruise that departs from Texas? This four-day cruise to the Western Caribbean starts and ends in Galveston and takes you through to Cozumel and back again.
Tangalooma & Moreton Island with Carnival Cruises
Departing City: Sydney, Australia
Dates: Multiple dates in October and November 2024; January-April 2025; June-July 2025; October and December 2025
Ship: Carnival Splendor
Price: $408/person
This Australian cruise is a major bucket list for anyone hoping to explore the biggest country in Oceania. It starts and stops in Sydney while taking you into the Tangalooma Island Resort — one of the best snorkeling destinations in Australia.
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